Agronomy & Conservation Editor for Successful Farming and Agriculture.com. I grew up on a fourth-generation farm in central Iowa. Follow me on twitter - @KaceyBirchmier.

Erosion: Treat the Problem, Not the Symptoms
Tame erosion with solutions that work: no-till and cover crops.
Impact of Freeze on Corn
Take note of the impacts these conditions might have on a germinating and emerging corn crop.
The Dow DuPont Merger Gets Another Nod
China’s Ministry of Commerce has granted conditional regulatory approval to the merger.
Monsanto’s NemaStrike Technology Approved by EPA
Farmers to gain innovative seed treatment technology for controlling nematodes.
Imbibitional Chilling Concern Throughout Midwest
Imbibitional chilling could have a big impact on corn yield potential.
Mild Winter = Pest Pressure
Mother Nature didn’t do us any favors this winter.
Back to the Basics for #Plant17
Revisit the basics for the planting season.
What Cover Crop Research Shows
Fact or fiction? Do you know the science behind cover crops?
Palmer Plagues CRP Acres
Palmer amaranth turned this CRP heaven into the stuff of nightmares.
Managing Pests
With high input costs, managing pests is vital to protecting your investment.