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Wayne Fredericks, co-author of this article, has been farming fields in Mitchell County, IA near Osage since the mid-1970s. Using his experiences as a backdrop, this article focuses on what actually happens in the soil along the journey of change in corn and soybean systems. Photo by Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association.

Changes in soils and crops along a transformational journey

February 16, 2022

Tar spot fungus has small, raised, black spots irregularly scattered across upper and lower corn leaves from the middle toward the leaf tip. It may be surrounded by a circular brown “fisheye” halo. Photo courtesy of Damon Smith, University of Wisconsin.

Tar spot: A new fungus amongus

February 15, 2022

Isaac Wolford, CCA from Lewisburg, WV, is the new vice-chair of the North American CCA Board.

Wolford begins term as vice-chair of the North American CCA Board

February 3, 2022

CPSS and CCA

Newly certified

February 3, 2022

It is critical for farmers, scientists, and CCAs to work together to achieve soil health and build soil C.

Components of soil carbon accounting

February 3, 2022

Adam Kramer

Kramer named CCA Conservationist of the Year

January 11, 2022

Illustration courtesy of Adobe Stock/LuckyStep.

Genetic approaches to weed control

January 11, 2022

Sharing data on 4R practices can boost public confidence in farming outcomes.

Nutrient stewardship: Taking 4R further

December 27, 2021

Photo by Carrie Knott.

Is freeze damage ever as bad as we think it will be?

December 27, 2021

Lee Briese

Plant health doctor builds long-lasting relationships to support farmers, advance sustainability

December 27, 2021

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