Drought management is not about waiting for rain—it is about making timely, informed decisions while options still exist. Across regions, producers are already facing delayed planting, limited soil moisture, and reduced forage growth. These conditions highlight the importance of having a clear drought plan with defined trigger points and actions. Drought management depends on early action, flexibility, and protecting soil and resources rather than waiting for rain.

We often assume crops need every pound of nitrogen we apply. But decades of field data suggest otherwise—much of what plants use is already being supplied by the soil itself. The real question isn’t how much nitrogen to add, but how much is already there.decisions in ways we don’t fully understand. In this guest piece, Jim Martindale explores how soil disturbance, temperature, and terminology influence corn root development, challenging us to rethink how we define and evaluat

Confusion around tillage terminology especially the modern use of “vertical tillage” may be shaping farmer decisions in ways we don’t fully understand. In this guest piece, Jim Martindale explores how soil disturbance, temperature, and terminology influence corn root development, challenging us to rethink how we define and evaluate tillage systems.