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La Nina Forecasted to Continue with Drought Expansion Likely According to CPC

May 2, 2022

Source: University of Nebraska

>La Nina conditions are still persistent across the Equatorial Pacific and the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) has placed the odds of this event continuing through this upcoming summer (June–August) at 59% and a 50-55% chance that these conditions will persist through this fall (September–October).

Are We Headed for Another Dust Bowl?

By John Dobberstein posted on June 24, 2021

Great Plains growers are no stranger to droughts and volatile weather. Some may ask themselves that question frequently while sitting in their tractor or pickup. But could it really happen?

Climate Variability Impacts Variations in Crop Yields

January 23, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: University of Minnesota Institute on the Environment

A new report from researchers at the University of Minnesota has found that climate variability historically accounts for one-third of yield variability for corn, rice, wheat and soybeans worldwide.

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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.

Ryegrass Seeded Early Into Corn May Be A Cool Climate Tool

Farmers in the province of Quebec seeding annual ryegrass into standing corn at the four- to nine-leaf stage find no yield drag with corn and a yield bump for soybeans.

By John Dobberstein posted on December 1, 2013 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

For growers in the province of Quebec, getting annual ryegrass seeded early enough to establish and provide cover-crop benefits is a challenge due to the short growing season.

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Doing More With Less Water

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2013

Like many no-tillers in North America, Australian no-tillers are concerned with the impact of changing climate and drought conditions. However, no-till and several other innovative ideas have helped the country’s wheat growers deal with reduced water supplies while boosting yields over the past 3 decades.

No-Till Will Play Role in Battling Climate Change

February 1, 2013

Nearly 80% of Americans believe temperatures are definitely on the rise. Yet, very few members of the general public understand the key role that no-tillage will play in battling global warming over the next 90 years.

NRCS To Roll Out "Soil Health Management" Campaign To Public

August 7, 2012

Source: Sjoerd Duiker, Penn State University

The has developed a national campaign to educate the public about the positive impact Soil Health Management Systems can have on both productivity and conservation.

$20 Million, Multi-University Corn Study To Include No-Till

February 20, 2011

Source: Ohio State University, News-Gazette, Des Moines Register

Eleven institutions have been awarded a $20 million grant from the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture to keep Midwest corn-based cropping systems resilient in the face of future climate uncertainties.

No One Answer For Handling No-Till Residue

You’ll find significant differences in the way no-tillers handle crop residue depending what part of the country they live and farm.

By Hans Kok posted on February 1, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection, Residue Management

As No-Till Farmer readers know, editor Frank Lessiter visited the Palouse region in the Pacific Northwest in early August during the 2010 small grain harvest. He observed that many Palouse (southeastern Washington, mid-central Idaho and northeastern Oregon) no-tillers and direct-seeders perform some residue handling after harvest.

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