When it comes to nutrient loss, no-till practices sometimes get the blame. But a study out of Iowa found that tillage also contributes to nutrient runoff.
With Nasdaq reporting a jump in soybean futures last week, I took a look at the last three No-Till Operational Benchmark Studies to see what trends may exist among the highest-yielding no-till soybean growers.
I took a look at the last three No-Till Operational Benchmark Studies to see if there were any consistent results among the group of high-yielding corn growers that may be worth paying attention to.
Effective burndown applications, paired with hand-pulling weeds and letting cover crops achieve a high amount of biomass, may be the key to beating herbicide-resistant waterhemp.
While you may be itching to get into the fields, remember that planting sets the stage for the rest of the season, so make sure you’re planting in optimal conditions.
California no-tiller Michael Crowell shares some of the key lessons he’s learned from giving up the plow and tips he has for future growers before they make the leap to no-till.
Just because soil isn't running off a field doesn't mean erosion and its negative consequences aren't occurring. Barry Fisher of the NRCS explains what happens when erosion takes place on pancake-flat ground.
Using neonicotinoid seed treatments in soybeans won’t likely give you a yield benefit, and the effects of using them may be more harmful than beneficial, says a recent publication.
Low aggregate stability puts your crop at risk for oxygen deprivation under excessive moisture conditions. Jerry Hatfield shares how to check aggregate stability and protect your soils while the aggregates rebuild.
A lot of ground was covered at the 24th annual conference, and while we'll be going more in depth on some of the information that was shared in the upcoming months, here's a quick roundup of some of the most interesting facts and tips learned at the 2016 event.
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On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin-Till, Brian and Darren Hefty, fourth-generation farmers and hosts of Ag PhD, share tips for treating tar spot in corn.
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