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…
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,…
Every year, 2.5 percent of America’s farmland (including land used to produce crops and timber, plus pasture) changes hands through sale or inheritance — translating to roughly 20-22 million acres annually*. For growers navigating those transactions, the focus is often…
By Dr. Allen Chen, Regional Agronomist, Ag Ingenuity Partners (AIP), a division of Advanced Agrilytics In today’s ag economy, input costs remain high, grain prices are sluggish, and growers are scrutinizing every decision they make. For ag retailers, crop consultants,…
The difference between average and outstanding yield potential in corn production often comes down to one thing: how efficiently the plant produces and stores sucrose. Advanced Agrilytics focuses on maximizing early season growth and sucrose production because the decisions you…
If you’re a row-crop producer looking to improve your land, protect your yields, and tap into financial assistance, without taking acres out of production, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) might be your next smart move. The good news is…
In many parts of the Corn Belt, May was a month of persistent downpours (and June looks to continue the trend.) While the rainfall may have brought temporary relief from early-season drought concerns, it has also introduced a familiar worry…
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