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Cost Of Early Fungicide Application In Wheat

May 14, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: South Dakota State University Extension

Fungicides applied with herbicides at tillering in wheat may not always result in a profitable investment partly due to low disease pressure at this point in time.

When Starter Fertilizer Is Most Valuable For Soybeans

May 2, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Kansas State University

Soybean is a crop that can remove significant amounts of nutrients per bushel of grain harvested. Because of this, soybeans can respond to starter fertilizer applications on low-testing soils, particularly phosphorus.

No-Till Wheat Stubble Fields May Need Spring Nitrogen Boost

May 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Montana State University

No-till crop production provides benefits through reduced soil erosion and soil moisture loss, which potentially increases yield.

Timing Of Nitrogen Application Can Enhance Yields

January 30, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: DuPont Pioneer

DuPont Pioneer experts suggest growers continue to look for ways to make the application of nutrients particularly nitrogen as efficient as possible. One strategy is to adopt split applications.

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Building 'Perfect' No-Tilled Soils

By John Dobberstein posted on December 18, 2013 | Posted in Soil Health

At No-Till Farmer we often tell readers that we can share with you the ingredients for successful no-till practices, but to make them work on your farm, you need to write your own recipe.

Weed Management Considerations For No-Till Small Grains

October 3, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

We have discussed this in the past, but it probably requires a review again with no-till wheat and other seedings commencing:

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Don't Go Off Label

By John Dobberstein posted on July 3, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Most no-tillers work very hard to farm sustainably and be good neighbors by farming responsibly. But if you make a habit of fighting the good fight when applying pesticides, your job just got a little tougher.

Get The Most From Foliar Feeding Corn And Soybeans

Enhancing the nutrient efficiency of plants through the leaves is not only possible, but profitable, with the right level of management.

By Mark Parker posted on May 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Water Management

Foliar feeding corn and soybeans remains a controversial subject in some corners of agriculture, but not to an increasing number of farmers who are using the practice to fine-tune fertilization strategies to maximize yields.

More Judiciousness Used With Glyphosate

By John Dobberstein posted on April 17, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

For no-tillers, it looks like they are continuing to be a bit more judicious in their use of glyphosate.

Crop Insights: Herbicide Carryover Potential in 2013 Crops

April 8, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection, Water Management

Source: Pioneer Seed

Because of widespread drought conditions experienced over the past year, many growers are concerned about the potential for carryover injury from herbicides applied in 2012 to the crops they will plant in 2013.

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