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Tar Spot Spreading, No-Tillers Should Be Scouting Corn

Tar Spot Spreading, No-Tillers Should Be Scouting Corn

As the summer growing season unfolds, cases of tar spot in corn have been confirmed in multiple states across the Corn Belt. Growers should be scouting and preparing to make important decisions about whether to treat fields, experts say.

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  • Herbicide Application Guidelines in High Temperatures

    Much of Kansas experienced relatively cool, wet weather throughout most of June. However, temperatures climbed quickly this week, and the 30-day forecast from the Climate Prediction Center indicates an increased probability of warmer-than-normal temperatures across most of Kansas. If you are planning herbicide applications, here are some things to consider when applying herbicides during hot weather.

  • Sooner or Later, a Pivot from Glyphosate Will Be Needed

    Last week’s Durnell decision and executive order on regenerative ag are a sign there is a glaring need to change the status quo if we are to strengthen farm resilience, and everyone needs to be on board. 

  • No-Till Highlights: July 9, 2026

    This Week's Lineup:

    • No-Tilling Corn After Oats
    • Using No-Till and Hog Manure to Build Better Soil
    • Regenerative Ag Practices Create Better Soil
    • EarthScout L4+ Soil Moisture Sensor Review in No-Till
    • No-Till Time Savings
  • No-Till Cropping & Business Insights

    Each week our editors will bring you data from our annual No-Till Farmer Operational Benchmark Survey. Continue reading and check back weekly for the next set of valuable data.
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Cracking the Code for Higher Soybean Yields

Cracking the Code for Higher Soybean Yields

With more data than ever to sift through, a single article just isn’t enough to get the job done anymore. That’s why we decided to encapsulate the results into a 16-page special report, with “color commentary” from record breaking no-tillers that share the tips that helped them more than double the reported U.S. average no-till soybean yield.

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