When it comes to nitrogen, every grower knows the balancing act. Too little and you limit yield. Too much and you risk wasting money or losing nitrogen to the environment before the crop ever gets to use it. The challenge isn’t knowing…
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…
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…
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…
Advanced Agrilytics Can Streamline the Application Process Growers now have an opportunity to improve soil health while accessing financial support through a USDA program designed to promote conservation practices. A recent addition to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), known…
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…
Highlights Using outdated, traditional nutrient management recommendations leads to over-application of costly nutrients in some areas and under-application in other areas. This wastes money and leaves potential yield gain unrealized. Using traditional nutrient management methods and applying the same rate…