Preparing Irrigation Equipment for the Winter Season
Now that freezing temperatures are around the corner, it’s time for many farmers to prepare their irrigation equipment for …
Field Crops
Test Soil Now to Avoid New Peak-Season Testing Fee
In today’s economy, consumers are always looking for ways to save money. One of the most practical ways to …
Yuck! Is It Polluted?
“Yuck! Is it polluted?” is a frequent question when people see our ditches and waterways with fluffy orange growths, …
Wet Weather Brings Increased Chances for Field Crops Disease
Current wet weather conditions, brings increased chances for disease to develop and thrive in row crops. This season we …
Keeping Good Farm Records Can Improve Profitability
In order to be a successful farmer, it is important for farm managers to have in place a complete …
Keeping Good Farm Records Can Improve Profitability
In order to be a successful farmer, it is important for farm managers to have in place a complete …
Have You Seen a Diamondback?
According to Jeff Hall, Conservation Biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, sightings of Diamondback rattlesnakes are becoming much …
Risk Management Basics: What Every Farmer Needs to Know
Risk has always been a part of agriculture, but farming in America has changed drastically over the past few …
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Chapter 3: Crop Production Management - Corn
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Chapter 10: Marketing Organic Grain Crops and Budgets
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Chapter 8: Rolled Cover Crop Mulches for Organic Corn and Soybean Production
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