There needs to be a susceptible host, the presence of the pathogen in the immediate environment and sustained conditions favorable for the pathogen to develop.

Crop prices are down from the highs of 2007 and 2008 but are still strong when viewed in a longer historical perspective.

Depending on the region, a broad selection of nine to 18 crops are compared.

Some of the tools in the app give users the ability to search by crop or pest to find solutions to problems or recommended treatments.

Kids can plant the potatoes this spring and then dig for the buried treasure of tubers this fall.

Irrigation management during drought will be one of the main topics.

Drought conditions this year may force cattle producers to look for alternative feed sources.

Potatoes are a nutritional bargain.