The recent derecho that hit wide swaths of the midwest flattened millions of acres of crops. According to new research from the University of Iowa, considerations for future nutrient management of downed corn acres depend on the stage the corn was at when flattened, and whether or not it's removed or grazed.

Before you cut and bale wheat straw to gain some extra income, consider the number of benefits to leaving the residue in place, says South Dakota State University Extension.

The most accurate nutrient values for wheat straw require sending a sample to a lab, says Ohio State University Extension, but “book values” can be used for estimates.