Growers considering corn-on-corn acres in 2026 face unique agronomic and economic challenges. This article explores the key considerations—residue, nutrient management, and market outlook—to help make informed decisions for next season. Editor’s Note: Recently, Advanced Agrilytics hosted a webinar on Maximizing…
Editor’s Note: Recently, Advanced Agrilytics hosted a webinar on Maximizing Nutrient Efficiency Amid Rising Input Costs. This blog article is the second in a series drawn from that discussion, and it focuses specifically on how growers can make the most of their nitrogen…
When farmland changes hands, whether through purchase or inheritance, the conversation often centers on soil quality, productivity potential, and purchase price. But there’s another factor that directly affects both the value of the land and the tax implications for the…
Editor’s Note: The “Maximizing Fertilizer Efficiency Amid Rising Input Costs” series is derived from a recent webinar hosted by Advanced Agrilytics, which addresses how growers can achieve greater fertilizer efficiency in our tough farm economy. This first article in the…
For decades, soil sampling has been considered one of the foundational practices in crop management. But for just as long, many growers have felt frustrated or even skeptical about its value. Maybe you’ve thought: “I used to sample, but I…
When the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its August 12 Crop Production report, it delivered mixed news for the U.S. corn and soybean crops. The department forecast corn production to increase by up to 16.7 billion bushels. USDA estimates…
Recently, Advanced Agrilytics hosted a webinar featuring Dr. Brandon Smith, Vice President of Agricultural Products at Stircor Services. Dr. Smith is an expert in biochar for agricultural uses. He also created the Soil Carbon Amendment Practice, which is now part…
Making the Most of Corn and Soybean Seed Field Days: Questions and Considerations for Better 2026 Decisions August and September are prime months for one of the most valuable decision-making opportunities in a corn or soybean grower’s annual calendar –…
From the road, many 2025 corn fields in the Midwest look outstanding. The plants are tall and green, with large leaves. But get out and walk through those fields, and check some ears, and a different story can emerge. Agronomists…
As summer slides into August, it’s time to look back and celebrate the amazing work produced by our 2025 Intern Class. Our 25 interns joined us in May, and since then they have been hard at work in the field,…