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Stripe rust, a product of Puccinia striiformis, is particularly destructive to wheat crops. Also known as yellow rust, this fungal disease can cause substantial yield losses if not promptly identified and managed.  Stripe rust impacts various parts of the wheat plant, but its most noticeable effec

As you prepare to meet with your accountant at the end of the year, your primary goal is likely to reduce your tax liability ahead of the coming year. To achieve this as a cash basis taxpayer, there are a number of available tax liability reduction strategies to consider and discuss with your accoun

Tar Spot is a fungal disease initiated by the fungus Phyllachora maydis . First identified in the United States in 2015, it has since spread to several midwestern states.  The disease is notorious for its tar-like spots, which can cause significant yield loss and negatively impact quality if not ma

When in the market for an Ag land loan, farmers are confronted with many important questions. One such question is whether to take out a farm land loan with a fixed or variable interest rate. When making this choice, it's important to know the difference between the two and why different types of

[Click here to access the 6 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Farmland guide.] With farmland values rising in today’s competitive market, many farmers are exploring ways to optimize their property values by making improvements to their acreage and enhancing its appeal to potential buyers. The fre

Profectus™ Feeds by FBN® is revolutionizing feedlot nutrition with improved feed efficiency, predictable growth and better digestive health to optimize profit per head. This novel nutrition program balances beef diets based on amino acid requirements relative to energy consumption to reduce gain co

As harvest draws to an end for many farms across the country, it’s time for your machinery to get a much-deserved break. Spring will come quickly, and you’ll be better prepared to hit the field if you take the time to care for and store your equipment now.  Farm production expenses are projected to

Powdery mildew, a pervasive fungal disease triggered by the fungus Blumeria graminis , is a widespread pest that plagues wheat crops.  The disease interferes with the plant's photosynthesis process, reducing its ability to produce and store energy. This can lead to stunted growth, reduced grain siz

Because the purpose of soil testing is to report the nutrient levels present and indicate which nutrients may be deficient to properly produce the next intended crop yield goal, soil variability is often a concern when collecting soil samples. However, there are several methods of soil sampling th

Leaf rust, also known as brown rust, is a fungal disease caused by Puccinia triticina. Because the disease lowers a wheat plant's photosynthetic capacity, it impacts the crop’s growth and development.  The energy that the plant would typically allocate for growth and grain production is instead re