Publications
Indiana Summer Weather Whiplash Raises Stalk Nitrate Concerns – September 17, 2026
This year's erratic Indiana weather – heavy rains alternating with dry spells – has made it hard for soil to retain nitrogen and phosphorus, pushing many farmers toward earlier crop maturity and complicating fall soil testing.
Summer Options for Ponded Pastures and Fields – July 15, 2026
Flooded fields and bare spots after heavy rain? Options include drainage fixes, summer cover crops, short-season corn for silage, chemical fallow, or rescue nutrient treatments.
Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook – Great Lakes Region, June 2026
The Great Lakes region saw record snowfall, severe flooding, rising lake levels, and significant agricultural losses during spring 2026.
Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook – Midwest Region, June 2026
The Midwest experienced record warmth, historic tornado activity, severe flooding, and significant agricultural losses during spring 2026, with drier conditions forecast ahead.
Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook – Missouri River Basin, June 2026
The Missouri River Basin experienced record warmth, severe drought, devastating wildfires, and significant agricultural losses during spring 2026, with worsening conditions forecast through summer.
Scouting Multitasking – June 25, 2026
Once planting and post-planting sprays wrap up, crop scouting should include watching for nutrient deficiencies alongside insects and disease - especially after scaling back spring applications.
Why Starter? – May 13, 2026
Indiana leads the nation in conservation practices, yet cover crop adoption remains around 10% of planted acres.
A Leader in Cover Crops with Room to Grow – April 29, 2026
Indiana leads the nation in conservation practices, yet cover crop adoption remains around 10% of planted acres.
Podcasts
Indiana Farm Bureau — The Breakdown, Episode 36
Ben and Hans discuss nutrient management and cover crops.
Midwest Cover Crops: From Slugs to Nutrient Management
A conversation on cover crop challenges and nutrient management in the Midwest.
Media Stories
Time for Late Season Nutrient Analysis and Scouting
Summer's arrival means it's time to check remaining crop nutrients. As corn moves into reproductive stages, nitrogen uptake spikes, making soil testing and scouting essential for late-season deficiencies.
IANA Updates Website To Better Serve Farmers Regarding Nutrients
IANA's updated website gives Indiana farmers a trusted, easy-to-use resource for nutrient management, soil health, and water strategies.
Proper 4R Nutrient Management Can Help Control Costs With Tight Margins
Tight margins make proper nutrient management critical. Learn how soil testing, timing, and scouting protect your fertilizer investment.
AgPlus Completes 4R Certification at Six Indiana Locations
Ag Plus earns 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification across six Indiana locations, demonstrating commitment to science-based nutrient management.
Articles of Interest
2025 Indiana Conservation Partnership Accomplishments
In 2025, Indiana's eight-agency Conservation Partnership helped implement 44,800+ conservation practices statewide, reducing sediment, phosphorus, and nitrogen runoff while funding $110 million in landowner assistance.
Unique Outreach Brings New Faces to Conservation | Natural Resources Conservation Service
TNC's Sarah Reilly built a multi-channel outreach campaign—billboards, postcards, digital ads—connecting Upper White River watershed farmers to NRCS conservation funding they might not know existed.
Farmers should weigh benefits of cover crops with cost, yield
Cover crops offer Indiana farmers soil health and erosion benefits, but profitability depends on managing yield trade-offs, upfront costs, and long-term system adjustments.
Restoring Roots to Save the Salamanders
The Farmers Helping Hellbenders RCPP helps farmers improve of aquatic resources in the Blue River watershed by increasing enrollment in agricultural conservation practices.
Nutrient Management Strategies May Help Pinch Fertilizer Pennies
Soil testing, cover crops, manure, and smarter nitrogen management can help Indiana farmers stretch fertilizer budgets further.
Indiana releases update to the State Nutrient Reduction Strategy
Indiana's updated State Nutrient Reduction Strategy maps progress and renews commitment to cleaner water across the state's watersheds.