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[Continue \>\>\>](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/spider-mite-control-for-corn-crops) [Read More](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/spider-mite-control-for-corn-crops) [![Farm Planning: Crop Rotation, Irrigation, Soil Sampling & More](https://grow.ifa.coop/hubfs/IFA_Blog_Farm%20Planning%20For%202025-%20Crop%20Rotation%20Irrigation%20Soil%20Sampling%20%26%20More.jpg)](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/farm-planning-crop-rotation-soil-sampling) ## [Farm Planning: Crop Rotation, Irrigation, Soil Sampling & More](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/farm-planning-crop-rotation-soil-sampling) IFA agronomy expert and crop advisor Daniel Dastrup recommends these 7 ways to crop plan for next year. 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[Continue \>\>\>](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/ag-loans-financing-for-farm-supply) [Read More](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/ag-loans-financing-for-farm-supply) [![A Growing Opportunity: Why Fall Fertilization Matters](https://grow.ifa.coop/hubfs/IFA_Blog_A%20Growing%20Opportunity-%20Why%20Fall%20Fertilization%20Matters_SquaredCorners.jpg)](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/fall-fertilizer-for-farms) ## [A Growing Opportunity: Why Fall Fertilization Matters](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/fall-fertilizer-for-farms) A Certified Crop Advisor lays out the benefits of fall fertilization, including potassium and nitrogen retention, root health, and moisture prevention. [Continue \>\>\>](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/fall-fertilizer-for-farms) [Read More](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/fall-fertilizer-for-farms) [![Early Season Stand Evaluation For a Healthy Alfalfa Crop](https://grow.ifa.coop/hubfs/IFA_Blog_Early%20Season%20Stand%20Evaluation%20For%20a%20Healthy%20Alfalfa%20Crop%201.png)](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/healthy-alfalfa-crop) ## [Early Season Stand Evaluation For a Healthy Alfalfa Crop](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/healthy-alfalfa-crop) Early evaluation is key to guaranteeing a healthy alfalfa crop. Learn how IFA can help nurture your farm and prepare for one of your best harvests yet. 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[Continue \>\>\>](https://grow.ifa.coop/co-op-feature/capener-farms-5-generations-utah-farming) [Read More](https://grow.ifa.coop/co-op-feature/capener-farms-5-generations-utah-farming) [![5 Benefits of Drone Farming](https://grow.ifa.coop/hubfs/IFA_Blog_5Benefits%20of%20drones%20in%20farming1.png)](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/farm-drones) ## [5 Benefits of Drone Farming](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/farm-drones) Did you know that farming with drones can improve your farm yields, lower costs, and keep employees safe? Learn more about the benefits of drone farming. 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[Continue \>\>\>](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/utah-irrigation-water) [Read More](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/utah-irrigation-water) [![Tips for Successful Fall Planting](https://grow.ifa.coop/hubfs/IFA_Blog_Tips%20for%20Successful%20Fall%20Planting1.png)](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/fall-planting-fertilizers-soil-prep) ## [Tips for Successful Fall Planting](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/fall-planting-fertilizers-soil-prep) Need a fall planting strategy? Find fall fertilizer and soil prep tips — specific to the Intermountain West climate — for corn, grain and alfalfa growers. [Continue \>\>\>](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/fall-planting-fertilizers-soil-prep) [Read More](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/fall-planting-fertilizers-soil-prep) [![Alfalfa Seed Selection](https://grow.ifa.coop/hubfs/IFA_Blog_Alfalfa%20Seed%20Selection1-1.png)](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/alfalfa-seed-selection) ## [Alfalfa Seed Selection](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/alfalfa-seed-selection) Is alfalfa seed selection all about cost? No. Consider yield, persistence, fall dormancy, winter survival and pest resistance for your specific location. [Continue \>\>\>](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/alfalfa-seed-selection) [Read More](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/alfalfa-seed-selection) [![Four Steps to Finding the Right Ideas or Products for your Operation](https://grow.ifa.coop/hubfs/IFA_Blog_4Steps_2Finding_right_products4your_Op.jpg)](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/analyzing-products) ## [Four Steps to Finding the Right Ideas or Products for your Operation](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/analyzing-products) Making decisions to implement a new strategy or use a new product on your operation can be challenging. Make the best decision with four steps. [Continue \>\>\>](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/analyzing-products) [Read More](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/analyzing-products) [![Fertilizer Math](https://grow.ifa.coop/hubfs/spreader_img74c.jpg)](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/fertilizer-math) ## [Fertilizer Math](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/fertilizer-math) Fertilizer can help increase your crop yeilds exponentially but are you doing the math right? Learn how doing your fertilizer math can help boost yeilds. [Continue \>\>\>](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/fertilizer-math) [Read More](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/fertilizer-math) [![Alfalfa Stand Rotation](https://grow.ifa.coop/hubfs/alfalfa-stand-rotation-img1a.jpg)](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/alfalfa-stand-rotation) ## [Alfalfa Stand Rotation](https://grow.ifa.coop/agronomy/alfalfa-stand-rotation) Learn when and how to rotate your alfalfa stand to keep fields productive, protect yields, and help offset rising production costs across your operation. 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