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Tar spot first hit the corn belt in 2015. Originally a South American disease, it first showed its ugly face in Indiana as it spread to the U.S., and has now made it to the front door of South Dakota and even into Nebraska. For seven years, research has been done on tar spot and is still being conducted to learn more about this disease that comes in the form of a fungus, Phyllachora maydis. Here’s what we know.

Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for plants and animals (including humans). Just like the other essential nutrients, phosphorus deficiency can have serious effects on plant growth, maturity and yield. We’re breaking down the top five things you need to know to maintain healthy phosphorus levels in your crops.

See the life-changing power of farming. One small seed changes a farmer's life, a family's life, and a community as a whole.

CornWORX is more than a traditional row starter. Find out from agronomists Bodie and Sean what makes it unique.

As we approach the end of 2022, the 2023 Farm Bill has already been in the works for months on Capitol Hill. This legislation is one of the most important conversations in food and agricultural policy. Debates over topics covered within the bill are often heated, and the current political, economical and industrial volatility of the nation add to the pressure of this conversation.

Showcasing the latest innovations in agronomy and crop nutrition, BW Fusion will host its annual Dealer Meeting Tuesday, Aug. 9 and Wednesday, Aug. 10 at the Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf, 1777 Isle Pkwy., Bettendorf, Iowa.

An essential nutrient. Big number 7 (or 14.007). Healthy plants often contain three to four percent of this nutrient in above-ground tissue, and now, we’re uncovering what happens below the surface. Let’s talk nitrogen.

As a farmer, you are well aware of the many unknowns that come your way during a growing season. We can't prevent stressful events from happening to your fields, but we can provide the products you need to protect your crops from whatever is in store for the rest of the season.

As a farmer, you're naturally focused on taking care of everything else during these hot, dry summer months. You want to take care of your crops the best you can. After all, your livelihood depends on it. But all too often, farmers put themselves on the back burner and in the end, the impact of the heat can be harder on you than on your crops. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are common impacts of prolonged exposure to intense heat, especially when paired with physical labor (AKA everything in farming). These conditions can be life-threatening, but they’re also preventable. Pay attention to how you’re feeling, especially out in the field under direct sunlight, and know what warning signs to look out for.

Inputs have been skyrocketing so far this year, landing growers in circumstances where, now more than ever, every dollar counts. Farmers operate on a tight profit margin, and unfortunately, this season is no exception. Being empowered to make adjustments to your crop nutrition plan throughout the season rather than putting all of your eggs in the one basket of early-season fertilizer and chemical application is better for your plants and your profits—especially in this market.

As an agronomist, you never know what your day might hold—from a change in weather to a change in fields and the need for a solution or closer inspection. BW Fusion agronomists come prepared with everything you would expect, plus a little more.

Whether you’ve had your eye on biologicals for a while or the ongoing fertilizer crisis across the globe has you seeking alternative crop nutrition solutions, we’re showing you how to get started with biologicals today.