Weather is always top-of-mind for growers, and this season is no exception. BW Fusion growers range across the country from regions facing Dust Bowl-like drought conditions to areas receiving high amounts of moisture. Both of these scenarios, and all the variations in between, come with their own set of concerns and crop management considerations.

Pigweeds such as waterhemp and Palmer amaranth are sneaky species that have a tendency to make an appearance in fields across the Corn Belt. Learn about these pesky pigweeds and develop your management plan for this season.

BaselineRx, a new program offered by Agronomy 365, is the key to unlocking a clear understanding of the nutrient levels and health of the soil within your fields. By creating a map of the unique zones that make up your fields and testing each of those zones, you get a more accurate look at what’s happening in your soil.

When you have a cold, you may look to zinc to help boost your immune system. Similarly, zinc helps protect crops against cold temperatures. That’s not the only function of zinc, though. Zinc is a key component of multiple enzymes responsible for metabolic reactions in all crops. Without these enzymes—a.k.a. without zinc—plant growth and development would stop. Let’s dive into more reasons why zinc is an essential micronutrient.

Meltdown is a crop residue solution that breaks down stubble and puts dollars back in your pocket. But does it live up to the hype? From agronomists to real farmers, here’s what real people are saying.

We humans look to magnesium to help calm us and lower our stress levels. These are two effects you’ll also feel knowing your crops have enough of this primary micronutrient. From the green appearance magnesium brings to your plants through chlorophyll, to the green dollar bills it brings to your wallet, here’s what you need to know about Mg.

HumiCal provides your field with a water-soluble source of calcium, making it immediately available. It is also specifically formulated to improve nutrient uptake.

Meltdown is a crop residue management solution that returns nutrients to your ground more quickly. It’s a collection of 100% naturally occurring microbes, nitrogen, and organic acids that improve soil health as well as increase yield potential.

While some may call it a “secondary nutrient,” there’s no denying the importance of calcium for crop health. It quite literally holds the crop together (well, the cell walls at least). Calcium is essential for plant tissue strength and development, enzyme activation and communicating signals to coordinate cellular functions. Here are five things to remember when it comes to calcium.

We’ve talked about nitrogen and phosphorus, and now it’s time to break down the next essential nutrient: potassium. From root growth and drought tolerance to photosynthesis and protein, there’s not much that this nutrient doesn’t impact and improve in crops.

Tar spot first hit the corn belt in 2015. Originally a South American disease, it first showed its ugly face in Indiana as it spread to the U.S., and has now made it to the front door of South Dakota and even into Nebraska. For seven years, research has been done on tar spot and is still being conducted to learn more about this disease that comes in the form of a fungus, Phyllachora maydis. Here’s what we know.

Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for plants and animals (including humans). Just like the other essential nutrients, phosphorus deficiency can have serious effects on plant growth, maturity and yield. We’re breaking down the top five things you need to know to maintain healthy phosphorus levels in your crops.