A perfect stand sets the stage for high ear count at harvest. But what if, despite your best efforts, a stand starts out troubled? Don’t give up! Time is of the essence when rescuing a troubled stand, says Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie.

Many of us experience stress throughout our lifetimes. The burden can become so great that it begins to overpower you and then the feeling of hopelessness can creep in. It is important to find ways to manage stress before it gets to that point.

A yet-to-be-realized provision in the Inflation Reduction Act could be the key for farmers to engage in measuring the carbon intensity (CI) of their grain. “If you raise 200 bu. corn with a CI score of 0, that’s $1.57 per bushel and an extra $314 in value. Now, the ethanol plant isn’t expected to share 100%, but it could be 25% to 30%," says Paul Neiffer, a farm CPA.

Jet stream changes are coming this week, and that could bring more moisture to the Northern Plains. Meteorologist Matt Englebrecht is tracking it.