Soybeans and corn collectively occupy roughly three-quarters of the Midwest's agricultural land, spanning more than 125 million acres. Given the vital role these crops play in our food supply, it is essential for farmers and agricultural advisors to be well-prepared for possible disease outbreaks ..read more

Corn cultivation faces challenges with diseases that threaten crop health and productivity. For farmers in the Midwest, where most of the nation's corn is produced, recognizing and combating the following diseases is essential to effective agronomic management.  ..read more

Soil diseases can significantly impact crop productivity and quality, with certain diseases posing a particular threat to vineyards in California. In 2023, BeCrop® technology identified several top soil borne bacterial and fungal diseases affecting vineyards in California. This article will provide valuable insights for vineyard owners and growers in the state, helping them make informed decisions to protect their vineyards from these prevalent diseases. The top 5 diseases affecting vineyards include Pierce's Disease, Powdery Mildew, Botrytis Bunch Rot, Esca Complex/Petri, and Blackfoot.&nbs ..read more

Preseason planning is essential to farming, as it helps farmers prepare for the upcoming growing season and optimize crop yields. A critical aspect of preseason planning issoil testing, which involves collecting and analyzing soil samples to understand the soil's nutrient availability and overall health ..read more

Fishing DNA in the Ocean: Differences between Shotgun Metagenomics vs. Amplicon Sequencing Imagine a soil sample as a big ocean full of DNA, and a microbial geneticist as a DNA fisherman trying to catch and understand the organisms living in that soil. Just like there are different techniques for fishing in the ocean, scientists have various methods to study the DNA of microbes in the soil.  ..read more

Nurturing Nature and Profitability In an era marked by climate change and a growing need for sustainable agricultural practices, the concept of silvopasture has emerged as a promising solution ..read more

How can you measure and evaluate the impact of climate-smart agriculture projects? Soil testing technologies can play a critical role. Climate change is no longer a distant danger. It is here now. The effects are already influencing the timing and methods of farmers supplying food for our communities. Higher temperatures and more extreme drought events are causing lower crop yields, poorer nutrient density, and higher water demand. This is having a negative effect on farmers' livelihoods and their ability to keep their farms running ..read more

Whether it be to research and develop a new biological product, or to understand your field better, soil testing is a crucial aspect of optimizing farming practices. The process of extracting valuable data and action-oriented insights from a sample is meticulous and rewarding. In this blog, we’ve set out to show you exactly what happens during a sample’s life, tracking it from your field to our lab.  ..read more

Nurturing Nature and Profitability In an era marked by climate change and a growing need for sustainable agricultural practices, the concept of silvopasture has emerged as a promising solution ..read more

From Soil Health to High-Tech Farming Farmers have always been eager to use new technology, and the popularity of advancements in agricultural technology exemplifies this ..read more