We had two days’ worth of small rain events this week. Soybeans are over 95% harvested. Corn is being harvested at a quick rate. Fall fertilizer applications and fall tillage ...

Water evaporates from plant leaves through minuscule holes called stomata. At a global scale, this process — called transpiration — is a key component of the terrestrial water cycle. When soil is ...

Organic nitrogen is important for plant growth, but too much of it can cause a range of problems. Over-fertilization, improper composting, or runoff from nearby agricultural areas can all contribute ...