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Recommendations for Topdressing Wheat with Sulfur

March 19, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management

A soil test for available sulfate in the soil profile is available. For proper interpretation of this test, soil organic matter, soil texture, the crop to be grown, and the expected yield level all need to be considered.

Nitrogen Management for the 2018 Wheat Crop

March 14, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: KyGrains

There is a fine balance between applying the proper rate of N, current and future weather conditions, economics and potential environmental consequences.

Crop Rotation, Grazing Rebuilds Soil

March 7, 2018 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: American Society of Agronomy, Soil Science Society of America, Crop Science Society of America

Soil gets tired. After years of supporting a rotating cast of crops, the soil’s nutrient supply is often exhausted. The tilling, turning, and planting also degrade the organic matter in the soil and its ability to stay hydrated.

NDSU Variety Selection Guides Available

December 27, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: North Dakota State University Extension

This is a comprehensive publication series with variety information about North Dakota's main crops, which include barley, oats, rye, canola, corn, dry edible beans, dry field peas, durum, flax, hard red spring and winter wheat, soybeans and sunflowers.

Switches in Corn, Soybeans and Wheat Acres in the U.S. and Illinois

December 18, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Farmdoc Daily

Since 2012, acres have shifted from corn to soybeans, likely as a result of higher profitability for soybeans. In 2018, acreage shifts may continue. Soybeans continue to be more profitable than corn and wheat, likely leading to continuing shifts in acres.

Promising NDSU Wheat Varieties Released in 2017

November 27, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: NDSU

North Dakota State University introduces two new durum varieties and one new hard red spring wheat variety to their plant breeding program this year.

From Seeds to Strips, Variety Goes the Distance

Sharon, Wis., strip-tiller Mike Cerny isn’t afraid to shake things up and adapt new practices to take productivity, yields to a higher level.

By James DeGraff posted on October 28, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Strip-Till Farming

In a farming career spanning over four decades, not much fazes Mike Cerny at this point. From downturns to data and drones, the “combo-tiller” knows better than to get carried away with any given industry ‘breakthrough,’ although he is always willing to at least give one a try.

Using Cover Crops to Combat Drought Effects

September 7, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: NRCS Nevada

A success story in Lovelock, Nevada, where several years of drought have plagued the area and cover crops were the answer for some farmers. It was a gamble that paid off in addressing soil erosion with the help of NRCS.

Precision Nitrogen Management for Wheat in Kansas Using Optical Sensor Technology

February 8, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Kansas State University Extension discusses technology to consider that could help take some guesswork out of determining optimum nitrogen application rates for winter wheat.

Banking on Soil Health for Long-Term Profits

October 18, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: USDA-NRCS Texas

Texas no-tiller Tommy Henderson is investing in his soil now so when wheat prices turn around, his fields will be prepared to grow higher yielding crops.

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