The 11 highest auction prices ever on self-propelled sprayers have all occurred in the past 28 months — and there’s no eminent signs of prices reversing.

Some of you might be disappointed by the yields of your favorite hybrids this fall. But don’t be too quick to cast them out of your lineup. It might be the weather’s fault — a dry June throughout much of the Corn Belt — rather than the hybrid. Data from a Farm Journal Test Plot study reveals the impact of weather and adjusting practices to maximize the yield of each hybrid you grow.

Product development, environmental stewardship and crop yields have dynamically changed in 35 years. So what about fertilizer? Here’s an overview of developments in enhanced efficiency fertilizers, the sheer number of fertilizer options, sulfur and biologicals.

Depending on the size of the animal, viscosity of the product and administration protocols, a variety of needles might be needed. Here’s some guidelines to help decide.