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Don't Short Micronutrients in Your Plant Nutrition PlanAgronomy

Mar 19, 2026

Don't Short Micronutrients in Your Plant Nutrition Plan

Micronutrients are a critical part of an effective fertility plan. Even though they’re used in a more nuanced way than macronutrients, they still play a significant role in plant growth and development, which can help you achieve greater return on investment (ROI) and yield potential in your…

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Navigating a Tough Ag Economy in 2026Agronomy

Mar 19, 2026

Navigating a Tough Ag Economy in 2026

Every season has its ups and downs, but the talk right now isn’t solely about agronomic challenges. The 2025 season brought economic uncertainty for many growers, which some industry experts say could continue in 2026. When much of your day-to-day is running your business, every economic factor…

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Is Boron Limiting Your Corn Yield?Agronomy

Feb 19, 2026

Is Boron Limiting Your Corn Yield?

When corn plants reach tasseling and early reproductive stages, there are many important factors at play supporting their healthy development. One that’s often overlooked but can have a sizeable impact is the presence of boron. When sufficient, boron supports healthy reproduction and sugar transport…

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Italian Ryegrass: The Cost of Delayed ControlAgronomy

Sep 25, 2025

Italian Ryegrass: The Cost of Delayed Control

Why Italian Ryegrass Demands Early Action  Italian ryegrass has become one of the most persistent and yield-limiting weeds in the South. Dense infestations compete directly with crops for soil moisture, nitrogen, and sunlight. Resistant biotypes—especially glyphosate-resistant populations —are…

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Don’t guess, test: why every field deserves a lab reportAgronomy

Sep 23, 2025

Don’t guess, test: why every field deserves a lab report

This past hay season was a challenge for many producers across Tennessee and North Alabama. Heavy spring rains forced delayed cutting, and rain-damaged fields and rank growth have left many producers scratching their heads regarding the nutritional value of their hay. In times like these, hay testing…

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Smarter SoilAg Technology

Aug 19, 2025

Smarter Soil

From the ancient Mesopotamians three millennia ago to the 19th century German scientist, Justus von Leibig, to the introduction of the U.S. Cooperative Extension Service in 1914, the science and technology of soil sampling has continued to evolve. The ancients recognized the role of fertile ground in…

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