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Assessing the 2025 growing season while anticipating the 2026 outlook

Weather conditions changed dramatically during the course of the last growing season, with drought easing in some areas while emerging in others. By winter, attention had shifted eastward, where new dryness raised concerns for soil moisture heading into the next growing season.
December 26, 2025
Marian Viney

The 2025 growing season saw drought recede in the west, only to emerge east of the Mississippi, setting up an uncertain 2026 outlook as producers brace for shifting moisture patterns.


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To catch a soil thief

Winter in the heartland turns ruthless with wind stripping soil from frozen fields and embedding it in dirty snowbanks. This erosion steals nutrients and hard-earned investments from farms. Windbreaks, installed before the freeze, can slow winter’s assault and protect the land.
October 28, 2025
Dustin Sawyer

Winter strikes the Midwest with winds that strip soil from dormant fields, stealing nutrients and hard-earned investment. Learn how to thwart this soil thief with carefully placed windbreaks.


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Estimating summer pasture yields after sluggish April, wet May – June heat wave?

A slow wet spring and projected hot summer make estimating summer pasture yields challenging.
June 13, 2025
Melissa A. Bravo

How are you going to assess pasture conditions going forward?


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Embracing failing wheat acres

With winter approaching, it may be hard to watch the weather destroy your winter wheat crop. Being prepared and having a backup plan may save your sanity.
November 27, 2023
McKenna Greco

With winter approaching, it may be hard to watch the weather destroy your winter wheat crop. Fortunately, being prepared and having a backup plan may save your sanity.


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Managing the unknowns for forage safety

Management practices such as spreading out nitrogen applications, irrigation and seed selection for low prussic acid can all reduce risk.
January 30, 2023
Katie Raver

Drought is not often associated with catastrophic damage such as water; however, it can have catastrophic impacts – especially for animal feeding operations.


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Climate change and alfalfa production

Gradual changes in management (planting dates, harvest dates, number of harvests, crop genetics and pest control) will be needed to adapt and perhaps take advantage of future climate.
November 30, 2022
Alan Rotz

By preparing for the future, steps can be taken to adapt to the changing climate, providing a productive and sustainable future for alfalfa and other forage crops.


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Quality grazing in a drought

August 29, 2022
Rebecca Kern-Lunbery

The calls I typically get in the fall about forage options have started early this year. With drought persisting through much of the U.S., many producers are already seeing stunted growth in first and second hay cuttings on dryland.


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