Start clean, stay clean. That’s the word when it comes to weed control. Sounds simple in theory, but making it happen...now that’s a different story.

With the strong disease pressures we saw in 2025, it’s a good idea to consider now how you’ll handle those potential threats in the upcoming season. Your crops (and your wallet) will benefit from a proactive approach to disease management. Here are six tips to plan ah...

If I had a crystal ball, I could tell you how heavy disease pressure will be in the future. But since I don’t, my best advice is to use data and your trusted advisors to determine the best course of action to protect plant health.

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...

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, ...

Today’s fertilizer prices have many growers taking a harder look at ways to increase the return on investment (ROI) of their fertilizer dollar by ensuring they are achieving the best efficiency possible from their applied and existing nutrients. The...

Annual ryegrass is one of the most widely used cool-season forages in the Southeast. Its versatility, quick establishment, and grazing potential make it a cornerstone of fall forage systems. But not all ryegrasses perform the same. The choice between diploid and tetraploid variet...

Annual ryegrass is one of the most widely used cool-season forages in the Southeast. Its versatility, quick establishment, and grazing potential make it a cornerstone of fall forage systems. But not all ryegrasses perform the same. The choice between diploid and tetraploid variet...

Italian ryegrass is emerging as one of the South’s most persistent and costly weeds, with resistance to glyphosate and other herbicides spreading quickly. Experts warn that delaying control until spring results in inconsistent herbicide performance, higher resistance risk, ...

Heavy spring rains left many Tennessee and North Alabama producers with rain-damaged hay of uncertain quality. GreenPoint Ag agronomist Zane Troxtel stresses that hay testing is essential to understand crude protein, energy, and fiber levels before winter feeding. Testing helps m...