The Chat 'n Chew Cafe (Purdue University)

The Chat ’n Chew Cafe was developed in honor of all the small town coffeeshops where farmers and business folk have congregated for years to shoot the breeze and share gossip about corn, soybean, wheat, cows, hogs, bankers, basketball, lawyers, and the like.
In its current iteration, the Cafe offers direct access to timely agronomic newsletters from land-grant universities around the Midwest, an up-to-date calendar of major educational events around the Midwest, direct access to Purdue Extension field crop specialists and field crop Web sites. You can also access the archive of my Corny News Network articles.
... R.L. (Bob) Nielsen, Purdue Agronomy

Educational Events

Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification Programs

Commercial Pesticide Applicator CCH Programs (OISC)

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(25 May)
Field Scout Intern Crop Diagnostic Training
Agronomy Center for Research & Education, near West Lafayette. Organized by Purdue's Crop Diagnostic Training & Research Center.

(4 - 5 June)
Southern Indiana Purdue Agricultural Center - Grazing Workshop
Near Dubois, IN. Organized by Purdue Extension & Indiana Forage Council.

(11 - 12 June)
Northern Indiana Grazing School
Near Cutler, IN. Organized by Purdue Extension & Indiana Forage Council.

(15 June)
Early Season Crop Diagnostic Training
Agronomy Center for Research & Education, near West Lafayette. Organized by Purdue's Crop Diagnostic Training & Research Center.

(24 June)
Southwest-Purdue Ag Center VIRTUAL Field Day
Near Vincennes, IN. Organized by Purdue Extension.

(15 July)

Mid Season Crop Diagnostic Training

Agronomy Center for Research & Education, near West Lafayette. Organized by Purdue's Crop Crop Diagnostic Training & Research Center.

(3 - 4 Aug)
The InfoAg Conference
Union Station, St. Louis, MO.

(18 Aug)
Pinney-Purdue Ag. Center Field Day
Near Wanatah, IN. Organized by Purdue Extension.

(19 Aug)
Davis-Purdue Ag. Center Field Day
Near Farmland, IN. Organized by Purdue Extension.

(20 Aug)
Forage Management Workshop
Feldun-Purdue Ag. Center, near Bedford, IN. Organized by Purdue's Crop Diagnostic Training & Research Center.

(21 Aug)
Southern Indiana Purdue Ag. Center Field Day
Near Patoka Reservoir in Dubois County, IN. Organized by Purdue Extension.

(24 Aug)
Southeast-Purdue Ag Center Field Day
Near Butlerville, IN. Organized by Purdue Extension.

(25 Aug)
Wisconsin Agronomy/Soils Field Day
Arlington Ag Research Station, Arlington, WI. Organized by Univ of Wisconsin Extension.

(25 - 26 Aug)
North American Manure Expo
Listowel, Ontario, CANADA.

(26 Aug)
Northeast-Purdue Ag. Center Field Day
near Columbia City, IN. Organized by Purdue Extension.

(31 Aug - 1 & 2 Sep)
Farm Progress Show
Decatur, IL. Organized by Farm Progress Company.

(14 - 16 Sep)
Husker Harvest Days
Near Grand Island, NE. Organized by Farm Progress Company.

(21 - 23 Sep)
Ohio Farm Science Review
Near London, OH. Organized by Ohio State Univ. College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

(15 - 17 Oct)
National Corn Husking Contest
near Oakley, KS.

(14 - 15 Dec)
Indiana CCA Conference
Organized by Purdue Extension & the Indiana CCA Program. Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Indianapolis, IN.

(4 - 7 Jan)
National No-Tillage Conference
Louisville, KY. Organized by No-Till Farmer Magazine.

(18 - 20 Jan)
Fort Wayne Farm Show
Fort Wayne, IN.

(16 - 19 Feb)
National Farm Machinery Show
Louisville, KY.

Serving all of your "corny" needs since 1995, the Chat 'n Chew Cafe offers a comprehensive "menu" of timely agronomic information from Purdue and other land-grant universities around the U.S. The Cafe is owned and operated by R.L. (Bob) Nielsen, State Extension Corn Specialist at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.

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Timely News Articles

(13 May)
Heavy rains lead to replant decisions
Shaun Casteel and RL (Bob) Nielsen, Purdue Crop Chat Podcast: Episode 18.

(13 May)
North Dakota Crop & Pest Report
North Dakota State Univ.
Start Scouting for Alfalfa Weevils Sunflower Production Low Average Daily Soil Temperature Delays Sugarbeet Seedling Emergence Growing Pulse Crops Podcast Launches Season 2 ‘Loose Fluffy Dirt’ Comprehensive List of Products and Chemistries that Neutralize Soil Salts Weed of the Week Archives Early Season Oddball Weeds Soil Erosion and Herbicide Injury You Planned for Lay-By Treatment in Sugarbeet? Consider a Preemergence Application When Does Waterhemp Emerge and are there Tools to Forecast? Time to Check for Ticks

(12 May)
Pennsylvania Agronomic Crop News
Pennsylvania State Univ. Extension
Avoid soil compaction when grazing cover crops Spring oat herbicide options Weather outlook A variety of insect and slug challenges to occupy your thoughts

(12 May)
Michigan Extension Field Crops News
Michigan State Univ.
Soybean planting depth considerations when planting into dry soil conditions

(11 May)
Ohio C.O.R.N. Newsletter
The Ohio State Univ.
CFAES Ag Weather System 2021 Near-Surface Air and Soil Temperatures/Moisture Growing Degree Days vs. Calendar Days – How Long Will Emergence Take? Numbers of Black Cutworm and True Armyworm Moths Increasing but Remain Relatively Low Adapting Burndown Programs to Late-Planted Situations Estimating Fiber Content of Alfalfa in Fields Across Ohio Additional Application of Late-Season Nitrogen to Winter Wheat Fertilizer Training for New Applicators

(11 May)
Iowa Integrated Crop Management Newsletter
Iowa State Univ.
Begin Scouting for Black Cutworm in Corn Adjusting Weed Management Plans After The Dry Start Take Care When Washing Work Clothes Used Around Pesticides

(11 May)
Chances of Lower Harvest Time Prices on Corn and Soybeans Futures Contracts in 2021
Gary Schnitkey, Carl Zulauf, Krista Swanson, and Nick Paulson, Univ of Illinois farmdocDAILY

(10 May)
South Dakota Pest & Crop Newsletter
South Dakota State Univ.
It’s Time to Scout Alfalfa for Cutworms Alfalfa Weevil Activity Prediction Update: May 6, 2021 Common Stalk Borer Activity Estimate: May 6, 2021 Wheat Streak Mosaic Developing in Winter Wheat Fields A Ban or New Rules for Chlorpyifos May Be Coming Soon

(10 May)
Minnesota Crop News
Univ. of Minnesota Extension
Planting green in Minnesota Seeking cooperators for the Small Grain Pest and Disease Survey Dry weather and weed management: Good news or bad news? How to understand your manure nutrient analysis report Evaluate your corn stand

(10 May)
the Bulletin: Pest mgmt & crop development information for Illinois
Univ. of Illinois
Corn Growth Stages And Postemergence Herbicides – Size IS Important

(7 May)
Purdue Pest & Crop Newsletter
Purdue Univ.
Active Week For Black Cutworm Moth Trappers, What’s Next? Armyworm Pheromone Trap Report – 2021 2021 Black Cutworm Pheromone Trap Report Cressleaf Groundsel (Packera glabella) Dicamba Application Dates For 2021 And Alternatives For Control Of Herbicide-Resistant Weeds On Soybean More Observers Needed To Monitor Precipitation Across Indiana

(7 May)
Nebraska Crop Watch Newsletter
Univ. of Nebraska.
Wheat Disease Update Interseeding Cover Crops into Corn and Soybean: What We’ve Learned Can Cover Crops Offset the Negative Impacts of Corn Silage? Does Grazing Cover Crops Negatively Impact Soil and Crop Yields? Pasture Weed Control and Cross Fencing Strategies

(6 May)
North Dakota Crop & Pest Report
North Dakota State Univ.
Early Soybean Planting Considerations Water: Is there a Problem with Too Much or Too Little? Best Management Practices for Highest Returns in Sugarbeet Fungicide Seed Treatments in Wheat Weed Seed in Wind-Blown Soil Herbicide Supply Concerns in 2021 It Has Not Rained. What is the Fate of my Preemergent Sugarbeet Herbicides?

(6 May)
Kansas Agronomy E-update
Kansas State Univ.
Early-season weed control in cotton 2021 Kansas wheat plot tours to start on May 10 Wheat disease update - May 6, 2021 Inoculating soybeans is a good insurance policy Several factors affect successful soybean inoculation and nodulation Identification and control of buckbrush and western snowberry in Kansas Does a quiet April mean a quiet tornado season in Kansas? Spring Crops Field Day in Parsons on May 19 Winter Canola Field Day on May 13 in Kingman County

(5 May)
Pennsylvania Agronomic Crop News
Pennsylvania State Univ. Extension
Maturing Cover Crops: Can I Sell the Seed? Flexible Herbicides for Corn or Soybean

(4 May)
Ohio C.O.R.N. Newsletter
The Ohio State Univ.
Wheat Between Feekes 8 and 10 and Disease Concerns Are Periodical Cicadas a Threat to Field Crops? Alfalfa Weevil Infestations Becoming Severe in Some Fields CFAES Ag Weather System 2021 Near-Surface Air and Soil Temperatures/Moisture There's Still Time to Enter the National Wheat Yield Contest! Science for Success: Answering Soybean Questions Overholt Drainage Workshop

(30 Apr)
Purdue Pest & Crop Newsletter
Purdue Univ.
Moth Trap Captures “Springing” Up, Currently Other “Worms” Being Found Armyworm Pheromone Trap Report – 2021 2021 Black Cutworm Pheromone Trap Report Field Crop Disease Monitoring Resources For Indiana Soft Red Winter Wheat As A Forage Cover Crop Termination Timing To Help Manage Soil Moisture Water Up And Irrigate In From Snowfall To Heat Waves To Heavy Rainfall

(3 May)
South Dakota Pest & Crop Newsletter
South Dakota State Univ.
Drought Conditions Magnifying Impact of Black Grass Bugs Monitor Wheat for Early-Season Cutworm Activity Weed Control in Sweet Corn Alfalfa Weevil Activity Prediction Update: April 29, 2021 Common Stalk Borer Activity Estimate: April 29, 2021 Climate and Weather Check Your Bins This Spring Crop Tolerance to Soil Herbicide Residual

(30 Apr)
Nebraska Crop Watch Newsletter
Univ. of Nebraska.
Scout Wheat Fields for Early Disease Detection Track Stripe and Leaf Rust in Winter Wheat Across Nebraska Which 2,4-D Product Should I Use as a Burndown Before Planting Enlist E3® Soybean? Scouting Advised for Alfalfa Weevil Soybean Fertility Study in Western Nebraska: What is Limiting High Yield and Protein? Spring Turn-out Strategies, Seedbed Preparation and Grazing Reed Canarygrass Water Law 101: Part 5, More Groundwater — Wells

(29 Apr)
North Dakota Crop & Pest Report
North Dakota State Univ.
Soybean seeding rate and row spacing Winter wheat vernalization Projections for 2021 Sugarbeet Crop Fertilization in a drought Ammonia application in a drought Urea application in a drought Reducing fertilizer rates in a drought Herbicide Carryover Concerns in 2021 Stinger HL is new in 2021

(29 Apr)
Kansas Agronomy E-update
Kansas State Univ.
Soil temperature and forecast are critical for successful cotton stand establishment Stripe rust distribution and risk assessment - April 29, 2021 Soybean seeding rates and optimum plant populations Effect of row spacing on soybean yield Learn the facts about lightning and how to stay safe Virtual crop scouting school now available

(28 Apr)
Pennsylvania Agronomic Crop News
Pennsylvania State Univ. Extension
Pull the Plug on Planting Green This Year? Scout Wheat and Oat Fields for Cereal Leaf Beetle 2021 Wheat Fungicide Ratings Available

(28 Apr)
the Bulletin: Pest mgmt & crop development information for Illinois
Univ. of Illinois
Adjusting Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates To Price Changes

(27 Apr)
Ohio C.O.R.N. Newsletter
The Ohio State Univ.
Cold Weather Impact on Corn and Soybean Challenges Ahead CFAES Ag Weather System 2021 Near-Surface Air and Soil Temperatures/Moisture Overholt Drainage Workshop Yes, Another Article About Freeze Symptoms in Winter Wheat

(27 Apr)
Minnesota Crop News
Univ. of Minnesota Extension
Continuous corn nutrient management: Key challenges and how to maximize yield

(27 Apr)
Michigan Extension Field Crops News
Michigan State Univ.
Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – Part 2 Water up and irrigate in Fall and winter drought could cause challenges in crops Soybean planting considerations: Planting date, seeding rate and row spacing implications

(26 Apr)
South Dakota Pest & Crop Newsletter
South Dakota State Univ.
How Early Is Too Early to Plant Row Crops? Common Stalk Borer Activity Estimate: April 22, 2021 Alfalfa Weevil Activity Prediction Update: April 22, 2021

(26 Apr)
the Bulletin: Pest mgmt & crop development information for Illinois
Univ. of Illinois
Emerging Soybeans And Delayed PRE Herbicide Applications

(23 Apr)
Wisconsin Crop Manager Newsletter
Univ. of Wisconsin
Soybean Planting Date, Seeding Rate, and Seed Treatment 2021 Handy Bt Trait Table Available New Fungicide Use Web Book Free Soybean Cyst Nematode Testing

(23 Apr)
Purdue Pest & Crop Newsletter
Purdue Univ.
Alfalfa Weevil Damage Reported Very Early In Northern Counties And Implications Of Freezing Temperatures On Larvae VIDEO: Alfalfa Weevil: Damage And Scouting Armyworm Pheromone Trap Report – 2021 2021 Black Cutworm Pheromone Trap Report New FAA Rules On Remote ID For Drones Comments on Forage Questions Received This Week Does Snow In April Mean Global Warming Is Not Happening?

(22 Apr)
New FAA Rules on Remote ID for Drones
RL (Bob) Nielsen, Purdue Univ.

(21 Apr)
Pennsylvania Agronomic Crop News
Pennsylvania State Univ. Extension
Marestail Burndown: What Options are Available? Be Prepared for Slugs Tips for Corn and Soybean Planting

(21 Apr)
Iowa Integrated Crop Management Newsletter
Iowa State Univ.
High Mortality Rates for Bean Leaf Beetle in Northern Iowa Termination Timing of Cereal Rye Cover Crop for Improved Weed Control in Soybean

(20 Apr)
Ohio C.O.R.N. Newsletter
The Ohio State Univ.
Weather and herbicides – what to do (or not) this week Alfalfa Weevil – It’s Closer Than You Think Black Cutworms and True Armyworms are Arriving New FactSheet is published on Nutrient Removal for Field Crops in Ohio Will Forage Stands Be Damaged by Predicted Freezes? Check-Out Virtual Crop Scouting School CFAES Ag Weather System 2021 Near-Surface Air and Soil Temperatures/Moisture

(20 Apr)
Minnesota Crop News
Univ. of Minnesota Extension
Can you safely apply potash ahead of soybeans? Cold Enough for Ya?

(20 Apr)
Michigan Extension Field Crops News
Michigan State Univ.
Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – Part 1 Cover crop termination timing to help manage soil moisture

(20 Apr)
the Bulletin: Pest mgmt & crop development information for Illinois
Univ. of Illinois
Soybean Gall Midge: Learn To Identify This Potential Invader A Tough Week Ahead

(20 Apr)
Fertilizer Price Increases for 2021 Production
Gary Schnitkey, Carl Zulauf, Krista Swanson, and Nick Paulson, Univ of Illinois farmdocDAILY

(16 Apr)
Purdue Pest & Crop Newsletter
Purdue Univ.
Armyworm Pheromone Trap Report – 2021 2021 Black Cutworm Pheromone Trap Report Soil Moisture & Corn Seed Depth Soil Temperature & Corn Emergence Purdue Crop Chat Episode 17, Is The Soil Fit To Plant? Below-Normal Temperatures Expected Over Next Few Weeks

(16 Apr)
Nebraska Crop Watch Newsletter
Univ. of Nebraska.
Tracking Soil and Air Temperatures — Soybean Planting Considerations Demonstrating Critical Imbibitional Time for Soybean Starter Fertilizer — When is it Needed? What is this Insect? Water Law 101: Part 4, Groundwater Terms and Definitions Pasture and Forage Minute: Adjusting Stocking Rates, Baleage Equipment and Summer Annual Grass Control

(16 Apr)
Michigan Extension Field Crops News
Michigan State Univ.
Updated cover crop termination publication available for 2021 Assessing frost/freeze damage to emerged soybeans Negotiating reasonable land rent in times of high market prices Wheat growth stage 6 signals game on!

(16 Apr)
Iowa Integrated Crop Management Newsletter
Iowa State Univ.
Spring Forage Management Considerations To terminate or not to terminate? Check FieldWatch® Before Pesticide Applications

(16 Apr)
the Bulletin: Pest mgmt & crop development information for Illinois
Univ. of Illinois
Cool Temperatures At Planting

(16 APR)
Cost to Produce Corn and Soybeans in Illinois—2020
Brad Zwilling, Univ of Illinois farmdocDAILY

(15 Apr)
Kansas Agronomy E-update
Kansas State Univ.
Time to start scouting wheat for stripe rust: First reports in southeast Kansas Updated wheat fungicide publication for 2021 now available Soybean seed treatments: Avoiding seedling diseases Herbicide availability concerns for this growing season Learn more about the brown marmorated stink bug Survey: Herbicide application practices in Kansas

(14 Apr)
Soil Moisture & Corn Seed Depth
RL (Bob) Nielsen, Purdue Univ.

(14 Apr)
Pennsylvania Agronomic Crop News
Pennsylvania State Univ. Extension
Time to Evaluate Soil Compaction With a Soil Compaction Tester Land Leasing for Solar Development

(13 Apr)
What Questions Should Farmers Ask about Selling Carbon Credits?
Sarah Sellars, Gary Schnitkey, Carl Zulauf, Krista Swanson, and Nick Paulson, Univ of Illinois farmdocDAILY

(13 Apr)
Ohio C.O.R.N. Newsletter
The Ohio State Univ.
CFAES Ag Weather System 2021 Near-Surface Air and Soil Temperatures/Moisture Good Idea? Bad Idea? Planting Corn and Soybean in Early April

(12 Apr)
Iowa Integrated Crop Management Newsletter
Iowa State Univ.
Alfalfa Weevils Active throughout Southern Iowa Seedcorn Maggots Get an Early Start

(12 Apr)
Soil Temperature & Corn Emergence
RL (Bob) Nielsen, Purdue Univ.

(9 Apr)
Purdue Crop Chat - Episode 17: Is the Soil Fit to Plant?
RL (Bob) Nielsen & Tony Vyn, Purdue Univ.

(9 Apr)
Purdue Pest & Crop Newsletter
Purdue Univ.
Black Cutworm Moths Have Begun Their Arrival 2021 Black Cutworm Pheromone Trap Report Armyworm Pheromone Trap Report – 2021 Check Out The New Purdue Weed Science Website! North Central Weed Science Society Graduate Student Presentation Videos Volunteer Hemp Seedlings Are Here Broomsedge Bluestem– Indiana Farmer Introduced The Plant To Me As Poverty Weed Years Ago Matching Pasture Owners With Livestock Owners – Midwest Grazing Exchange 17-Year Cicadas Are Coming: Are You Ready? 2021 Popcorn Agri-Chemical Handbook

(9 Apr)
Nebraska Crop Watch Newsletter
Univ. of Nebraska.
Factors to Consider When Multiple Herbicide-Resistant Soybean Traits Coexist Three Practices May Help Farmers Achieve Higher Soybean Yields, Profits Evaluation of Nitrification Inhibitors through the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network Cover Crop Termination Tradeoffs Final Results from a Multi-state Study on Cover Crop Termination with Herbicides Managing Residual Herbicides with Cover Crops Avoiding Injury from Seed Corn Maggot Preventing Grass Tetany, Flash Grazing for Early Weed Control Controlling Summer Annual Grasses in Forages

(9 Apr)
Automation and Robotics in Production Agriculture
Michael Boehlje and Michael Langemeier, Univ of Illinois farmdocDAILY

(9 Apr)
Don’t Panic! But there may be Freeze Damage to Kentucky’s Small Grains
Carrie Knott and Conner Raymond, KyGrains.info, Univ of Kentucky

(7 Apr)
Just How Surprising Was the Prospective Plantings Report for Corn and Soybeans?
Scott Irwin, Univ of Illinois farmdocDAILY

(6 Apr)
Pennsylvania Agronomic Crop News
Pennsylvania State Univ. Extension
Early Spring Weeds in No-Till Fields Updated Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Corn Diseases Available Spring Weed Control in Grass Hay and Pasture Cover Crop Burndown Timing

(6 Apr)
Ohio C.O.R.N. Newsletter
The Ohio State Univ.
Control of dandelion with spring/summer herbicide treatments Weather Update from NOAA/NWS/Ohio River Forecast Center Calibration for Rate Controlled Sprayers CFAES Ag Weather System 2021 Near-Surface Air and Soil Temperatures/Moisture

(6 Apr)
Minnesota Crop News
Univ. of Minnesota Extension
Planting date is just one factor affecting yield potential Fallow fields last year? Here’s what you should know to prevent fallow syndrome Timing matters: How to limit spring nitrogen loss for corn Steps to optimize corn planting How to approach carbon market opportunities

(6 Apr)
Iowa Integrated Crop Management Newsletter
Iowa State Univ.
Preemergence Herbicides, Dry Soils and Rain

(6 Apr)
the Bulletin: Pest mgmt & crop development information for Illinois
Univ. of Illinois
Does This Product Work?

(2 Apr)
Nebraska Crop Watch Newsletter
Univ. of Nebraska.
Q&As on Nitrogen Investment in Corn This Year Irrigation Well Water in Nebraska: Nutrient Concentrations and Other Properties Manure Phosphorus and Water Quality Army Cutworm Scouting Urged in Western Nebraska Wheat and Alfalfa

(29 Mar)
Minnesota Crop News
Univ. of Minnesota Extension
Video: Why soil structure is important for crop production Optimize the rotation from alfalfa to corn When is Early Too Early to Plant Small Grains (part II) Wheat nutrient management: How to maximize yield and maintain protein near 14%

(26 Mar)
Wisconsin Crop Manager Newsletter
Univ. of Wisconsin
Free Soybean Cyst Nematode Testing is Back in 2021

(26 Mar)
Adoption of Precision Agriculture Technologies
Michael Boehlje and Michael Langemeier, Center for Commercial Agriculture, Purdue University

(24 Mar)
Michigan Extension Field Crops News
Michigan State Univ.
Begin managing white mold in soybeans this spring

(23 Mar)
Planting Time Considerations
Emerson Nafziger, Univ of Illinois farmdocDAILY

(23 Mar)
Michigan Extension Field Crops News
Michigan State Univ.
Interested in planting soybeans early? Tune in to the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on April 1

(22 Mar)
Minnesota Crop News
Univ. of Minnesota Extension
With rising fertilizer prices, how can farmers reduce costs this spring? When is Early Too Early to plant spring small grains? Spring fertilizer decisions: Should you use nitrogen inhibitors and other enhanced efficiency fertilizers?

(19 Mar)
Nebraska Crop Watch Newsletter
Univ. of Nebraska.
Managing Soybean Cyst Nematode Starts Now SCN Survey Update and 10th Annual ‘Tode Awards Soybean Gall Midge Updates and Tools for 2021 Nebraska Soybean Foliar Fungicide Use Survey Water Law 101: Part 2, Other Water Rights Crop Insurance 2021: The Role of the New Enhanced Coverage Option 2021 Crop Insurance Projected Prices and Guaranteed Prices

(18 Mar)
Kansas Agronomy E-update
Kansas State Univ.
Residual herbicides for corn First hollow stem update: March 18, 2021 New Kansas Mesonet tool for estimating wheat growth stage Optimal corn seeding rate recommendations 2021 Grain sorghum management publication now available

(16 Mar)
Ohio C.O.R.N. Newsletter
The Ohio State Univ.
Typical March Weather Continues Wheat Growth Stages and Associated Management- Feekes 6.0 through 9.0 Topdressing Wheat with Liquid Swine Manure Time is now to purchase the right nozzles for your spraying needs Forage Planting – How to Do It Well Transition to Organic Grain Workshop Offered on March 30

(12 Mar)
Nebraska Crop Watch Newsletter
Univ. of Nebraska.
Nebraska On-Farm Research Network Publishes Results and Videos of 2020 Farmer-Conducted Research Online New Online ‘Farm Stat’ Tool Allows Farmers and Agronomists to Easily Analyze Data from Their Own On-Farm Research Water Law 101: Part 1, the Basics Pasture and Forage Minute: Deciphering a Hay Test Pasture and Forage Minute: Alfalfa Weeds and Thinning Stands

(12 Mar)
Michigan Extension Field Crops News
Michigan State Univ.
Phosphorus and potassium fertilizer recommendations for high-yielding, profitable soybeans

(11 Mar)
Kansas Agronomy E-update
Kansas State Univ.
Pay attention to growth stage for spring herbicide decisions on wheat Be aware of fire weather conditions during prescribed burning season Topdressing wheat with sulfur Chloride as a topdressing nutrient for wheat Be patient as spring planting approaches: Soil temperature and moisture update Understanding herbicide modes of action

(10 Mar)
Iowa Integrated Crop Management Newsletter
Iowa State Univ.
Best Management Practice for Spatial Layout of Field Trials

(Updated 9 Mar)
Changes to FAA Drone Rules Worthy of Your Attention
RL (Bob) Nielsen, Purdue Univ.

(8 Mar)
Purdue Crop Chat: Impacts From February's Severe Weather
Shaun Casteel, Bob Nielsen, and Eric Pfeiffer. Purdue Extension & Hoosier Ag Today.

(8 Mar)
Handy Bt Trait Table for U.S. Corn Production
Chris DiFonzo, Michigan State Univ.; Pat Porter, Texas A&M Univ.: UPDATED FOR 2021

(8 Mar)
Minnesota Crop News
Univ. of Minnesota Extension
Growing cover crops in Minnesota: 4 great resources to get you started

(5 Mar)
Purdue Pest & Crop Newsletter
Purdue Univ.
2021 Spring Burndown Considerations: Air Temps And Herbicide Efficacy Weed Management Resources Spring Herbicide Applications On Winter Wheat Poison Hemlock 2020 Applied Research In Field Crop Pathology For Indiana Is Now Available Spring Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) Soil Testing For Indiana Growers Quick Survey On Soybean Management Effects On Yield And Quality Everything In Moderation When Applying Potash Forage Events To Put On The Calendar

(3 Mar)
Pennsylvania Agronomic Crop News
Pennsylvania State Univ. Extension
Rising Fertilizer Prices Highlight Value of Soil Testing and Manure Nutrients Soybean On-Farm Network Seeking Farmer Participants Hemp Permitting Season is Here Date Posted Benefits of Early Burndown Herbicide Applications Date Posted Cold Temperatures and Pest Populations Date Posted

(2 Mar)
Michigan Extension Field Crops News
Michigan State Univ.
Status of Michigan’s overwintering 2021 wheat crop

(2 Mar)
Ohio C.O.R.N. Newsletter
The Ohio State Univ.
Spring Planting Outlook Projected Returns for 2021 - Increasing Fertilizer Prices May Force Tough Decisions Is It Too Early to Apply Nitrogen to Wheat?----Yes Gearing Up for Spring Still Time to Frost Seed Red Clover Water Quality Wednesdays Continue March 3rd

(26 Feb)
Scouting for Wheat and Small Grains Condition following Bitter Cold Temperatures
KyGrains.info, Univ of Kentucky

(24 Feb)
Minnesota Crop News
Univ. of Minnesota Extension
What the latest research says about nutrient management in tile drainage systems Is It Cold Enough Yet? What Winter Can Tell Us About Insects in 2021

(23 Feb)
the Bulletin: Pest mgmt & crop development information for Illinois
Univ. of Illinois
Additional Illinois-Specific Dicamba Restrictions For Applications In Soybean Midwestern Hemp Database: 2020 Research Report

(18 Feb)
Kansas Agronomy E-update
Kansas State Univ.
Potential for winterkill to the Kansas wheat crop Expectations for a late-emerged winter wheat crop Factors involved in winter survival of canola in Kansas Late winter kochia control in fields going to soybeans, sunflowers, and wheat Soil temperature impacts on western corn rootworm 2020 Kansas Performance Tests with soybean varieties report Herbicide application practices in Kansas Soybean seedling diseases webinar series to begin on Feb. 23 Great Plains Cotton Conference, February 23 & 24 Crop Talk webinar series for northwest and north central Kansas

(17 Feb)
Iowa Integrated Crop Management Newsletter
Iowa State Univ.
2020 Summary of Foliar Fungicide Trials on Corn in Iowa

(16 Feb)
Ohio C.O.R.N. Newsletter
The Ohio State Univ.
Health and Safety Recommendations for On-Farm Grain Bin Facilities Summary of Multi-State State Research on Soybean Row Width, Planting Date, and Plant Population Corn and Soybean School: Q and A on Corn Disease Management with Fungicides Considerations of a Flexible Lease Arrangement Certified Livestock Manager Training Webinar Series Register Now for Virtual CTC Updated Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendation Webinar Lady Landowners Leaving a Legacy Series

(15 Feb)
Everything in Moderation When Applying Potash
Jim Camberato and Shaun Casteel, Purdue Univ. Agronomy

(11 Feb)
Kansas Agronomy E-update
Kansas State Univ.
Late winter kochia control in fields going to corn or grain sorghum Cover crop termination considerations 2020 Kansas Performance Tests with Corn Hybrids report now available corn Save the Date - Great Plains Cotton Conference, February 23 & 24 New Crop Talk webinar series for northwest and north central Kansas

(12 Feb)
Considerations for Frozen Ground Nitrogen Applications
Edwin Ritchey, John Grove, and Josh McGrath; KyGrains.info, Univ of Kentucky

(11 Feb)
Iowa Integrated Crop Management Newsletter
Iowa State Univ.
2020 Summary of Herbicide Evaluations for Marestail (Horseweed) Control in Soybean ISU SCN-resistant Soybean Variety Trial Program results for 2020 Summary of 2020 Insecticide Evaluations for Soybean Pests

(9 Feb)
Minnesota Crop News
Univ. of Minnesota Extension
What is the best soil test option for phosphorus? Gopher Coffee Shop podcast: Phosphorus and potassium

(5 Feb)
Filter the Kool-Aid Before You Drink It!
RL (Bob) Nielsen, Purdue Univ.: YouTube video (60:00 mins)

(4 Feb)
Purdue Crop Chat: More Precipitation is Needed
Shaun Casteel, Bob Nielsen, and Eric Pfeiffer. Purdue Extension & Hoosier Ag Today.

(2 Feb)
Pennsylvania Agronomic Crop News
Pennsylvania State Univ. Extension
Comparing Xtend and Enlist E3 Soybean Systems

(2 Feb)
Ohio C.O.R.N. Newsletter
The Ohio State Univ.
Ag Tech Tuesday Webinars Highlight 2020 eFields Results Soil Health Webinar Focuses on Cover Crop Management Corn College and Soybean School Upcoming Cold Temperatures and Winter Wheat Herbicide Resistance in Ohio Waterhemp Populations Fertility Calculator for Ohio Recommendations - Version Update Crop Diversification to Improve Your Bottom Line Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference Will Be Virtual Spraying Done Right!

(26 Jan)
Crop Resilience to "Normal" Weather
RL (Bob) Nielsen, Purdue Univ.: YouTube video (25:05 mins)

(21 Jan)
Kansas Agronomy E-update
Kansas State Univ.
Sunflower disease management in Kansas 2021 wheat variety fall forage yield comparison Emergency measures to control wind erosion World of Weeds: Marestail 2021 Kansas Corn School webinar series - Feb. 4 and 11 North Central Experiment Field Winter Update - January 27

(20 Jan)
Pennsylvania Agronomic Crop News
Pennsylvania State Univ. Extension
Updated Crop Management Guides Available for 2021 Did I Sell My Grain Too Soon? What’s New for Agronomic Weed Control in 2021

(20 JAN)
Ohio C.O.R.N. Newsletter
The Ohio State Univ.
Gibberella Ear Rot and Vomitoxin in Corn Upcoming Agronomy Team Programs Soil Health Seminar Focuses on What Soil Health Tests Tell You Improved Soil Health Linked to Nitrogen Fertilizer Efficiency Across Corn Belt Northwest Ohio Corn and Soybean Day - January 21 New Private Pesticide Applicator Virtual Training Water Quality Wednesday OSU Extension to Host "Planning for the Future of Your Farm" Workshop

(14 Jan)
2020 Univ. of Kentucky Corn Research Report
KyGrains.info, Univ of Kentucky

(14 Jan)
2020 Univ. of Kentucky Soybean Research Report
KyGrains.info, Univ of Kentucky

(14 Jan)
South Dakota Pest & Crop Newsletter
South Dakota State Univ.
SDSU Extension’s Soybean Week Dives Into Pest Management, Soil Health and 2021 Outlook SDSU Southeast Farm Virtual Annual Meeting New Training Options Available for Pesticide Applicators in 2021 South Dakota Pest Management Guides

(14 Jan)
the Bulletin: Pest mgmt & crop development information for Illinois
Univ. of Illinois
Make Sure You Know ALL The Changes For 2021 Dicamba Applications In Soybean

(13 Jan)
Minnesota Crop News
Univ. of Minnesota Extension
Over-application of potash containing chloride can hurt soybean yields Reducing Bt-trait acres in 2021 Minnesota corn production? Implications for European corn borer

(13 Jan)
Covered Cropland vs. Cover Crops: Broadening the Perspective
Carl Zulauf, Gary Schnitkey, Krista Swanson, Nick Paulson, and Joe Janzen, Univ of Illinois farmdocDAILY

(11 Jan)
Iowa Integrated Crop Management Newsletter
Iowa State Univ.
SCN-resistant Soybean Variety Trial Program results for 2020 Summary of 2020 Insecticide Evaluations for Soybean Pests

(6 Jan)

High Yield Corn: Philosophies & Strategies

RL (Bob) Nielsen, Purdue Univ.

Full YouTube video (1:04:03)
Shorter viewing options: Part 1 (24:10), Part 2 (27:30), Part 3 (26:28)

(6 Jan)
On-farm Research: Why and How?
RL (Bob) Nielsen, Purdue Univ.: YouTube video (56:13)

(5 Jan)
Ohio C.O.R.N. Newsletter
The Ohio State Univ.
Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage for the 2021 Crop Year Let the 2020 eFields Report Help You Reach Your Farm’s New Year’s Resolutions Register Now for Upcoming Virtual Agronomy Team Programs Water Quality Wednesday Farm Office Live Winter Edition Organic Production Winter Webinar Series

(5 Jan)
Minnesota Crop News
Univ. of Minnesota Extension
How to take a good manure sample Reducing weed seed and foreign material in soybeans for export

(5 Jan)
Average Corn and Soybean Yields Across the Midwest
Gary Schnitkey, Carl Zulauf, Nick Paulson, and Krista Swanson, Univ of Illinois farmdocDAILY

Handy Resources

To Bt or not to Bt: Is That Your Question? (WI): Useful information for folks considering a switch back to non-Bt corn hybrids.

Applied Research in Field Crop Pathology Indiana - 2020

Converting between Mehlich-3, Bray P, and Ammonium Acetate Soil Test Values

Corn & Soybean Diagnostics - Mobile apps (Purdue): IOS or Android smartphones; iPad

Corn GDD Estimation Tool: Estimate GDD from planting to various corn growth stages for different regions of the Midwest.

Corn Nitrogen Management Guidelines for Indiana: Includes Purdue's N rate guidelines.

Corn Nitrogen Rate Calculator: Calculate economic optimum N rates for several Corn Belt states.

Corn Plant Population Guidelines for Indiana

Corn Yield Response to Sulfur in Indiana

Crop Cost & Return Guide (Purdue)

Crop Protection Network - Resources: A collaborative land-grant university effort.

Differentiating 2,4-D and Dicamba Injury on Soybeans (Purdue)

Farm Analysis Solutions Tools (IL)

Forecast and Assessment of Cropping Systems: A project developed by Iowa St. Univ. to forecast and evaluate soil-crop dynamics in real-time.

Herbicide Classification Chart

Herbicide Resistant Weeds Chart

Hybrid Bt Trait Reference Guide

iNaturalist: A crowd-sourced species identification system for plants and pests.

Integrated Pest Information Platform: Info on the development of soybean rust, southern rust, etc. in the U.S.

Int'l Survey of Herbicide Resistant Weeds

Midwest Cover Crop Council

Seed Treatment Reference Guide (WI)

Soybean Cyst Nematode Field Guide (IA)

Soybean Cyst Nematode Info (IA)

Soybean Research & Information Network

Take Action Against Resistant Pests

Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations for Corn, Soybean, Wheat, and Alfalfa: Order hard copy; Download PDF copy (free)

Weed Control Guide for Ohio, Indiana, & Illinois - 2021: Purchase PDF version or printed hard copy

Weed Identification Field Guide (IA)

Yield Data Processing & Cleaning (NE)

Yield Monitor Operation & Calibration (NE)