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Residue Is Still King

By John Dobberstein posted on September 4, 2013 | Posted in Residue Management

If you want confirmation that leaving residue on the soil surface is key to making no-till work, look no further than eastern Colorado.

No-Till Peer Group Profits From Shared Experiences

The Palliser Agricultural Management Society gives Alberta farmers members-only access to expertise, support, marketing advantages and no-till insights as they strive to improve their farm operations.

By Mark Parker posted on August 1, 2013

Canadian no-tiller Brian Hildebrand refers to the group of farmers that he shares production and management information as “the experts in my back pocket.”

No-Till, Double-Cropping Become An Easy Fit For Salesman

With a crop rotation that increases profitability, feed-company salesman Jimmy Howard can still afford to no-till corn, soybeans and wheat on 450 acres outside of his full-time job.

By Laura Barrera posted on July 1, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

If it weren't for no-till, Jimmy Howard wouldn't be able to squeeze in a full-time sales career with farming.

Double-Cropping Veterans Share Expertise On Wheat, Soybeans

With attention to details, double-cropping systems cover the soil, improve soil health, ward off pests and diseases and protect profits, say veteran no-tillers John and Alexander Young.

By Laura Barrera posted on June 1, 2013 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection, Residue Management

The reasons for squeezing a 3-year crop rotation into 2 years otherwise known as double cropping are fourfold. John Young and his son Alexander can attest to them.

DuPont Pioneer Eyes Biotech Wheat As Part Of Long-Term Growth

March 27, 2013 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

DuPont and its Pioneer Hi-Bred agricultural seed unit said a hybrid wheat technology project has been added to its roster of crop research programs that are advancing into deeper development. DuPont currently is largely focused on genetic improvements to corn and soybeans, as well as enhanced canola and rice.

Drought Conditions In US Improving After Snow

March 5, 2013 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Water Management

Source: Bloomberg

Conditions in the U.S., the biggest wheat exporter, are improving after snowstorms increased soil moisture following the worst drought since the 1930s Dust Bowl, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Words Of Caution On Applying Nitrogen To Wheat In February

February 12, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Ohio State University

Producers are tempted to apply nitrogen in February because it is easy to drive across the field and there is no competition with other farm activities.

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No-Tilling Earns High Marks For Overcoming Warmer Temperatures Due To Global Warming

By Frank Lessiter posted on 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.

New Concepts For Deep-Furrow Drills May Boost Dryland Conservation

Research in the Pacific Northwest finds new packer wheels, coulters, spider wheels and wider row spacings could help wheat farmers embrace conservation tillage without sacrificing yields.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

New technology and setups are emerging that could solve decades-old problems with deep-furrow drills and encourage more no-till on millions of dryland acres in the Pacific Northwest.

Adjustments When Planting Wheat Late

November 11, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Penn State University

Having lost many combining days because of wet weather, lots of wheat will end up being seeded late.

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