Articles Tagged with ''Wheat''

Saving The Soil ‘Skin,’ Thriving With No-Till

What began as an economic decision has morphed into a successful and profitable livestock and cropping operation for longtime South Dakota no-tiller Rick Bieber.

By Loretta Sorensen posted on August 1, 2014

When Rick Bieber adopted no-till during the 1980s, he knew little about how or why reduced tillage might benefit his soils. He was simply searching for ways to lower input and labor costs to make his farming operation a paying proposition.

Phosphorus Fertility For Wheat

July 18, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Kansas State University

It's important that producers not overreact to lower crop prices for wheat by cutting back this fall on phosphate (P) fertilizer, if it's needed, for the wheat crop.

Cover Crops Improve Soils, Boost No-Tillers’ Cow Herd

Adopting no-till, along with a diverse crop rotation and varied mix of covers, has allowed Chad and Danny Simmelink to grow their bred-heifer program.

By Bill Spiegel posted on July 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Cows and cover crops are a winning combination for Kansas no-tillers Chad and Danny Simmelink.

Testing Vomitoxin Levels In Wheat

July 1, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Penn State Extension

Much of the wheat in the state is still a week away from harvest but it will be coming off soon.

Suppressing Fusarium Head Scab In Wheat

June 2, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Michigan State University Extension

It/s time to consider protecting wheat heads from Fusarium head scab and wheat leaves from fungal diseases.

Weed Management Considerations For Early Rapid Wheat Growth

May 16, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Michigan State University Extension

The colder than normal spring and wet weather has made it difficult to spray winter wheat this year for weeds.

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.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

No-Till, Crop Diversity Boost Yields, Cover Big Country With Less Equipment

A planter and drill are all no-tiller Bryan Jorgensen needs to seed 11,000 acres, while cover crops and grazing add a profitable dimension.

By Bryan Jorgensen posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

With the number of acres our family crops, you would think we would have a whole battery of equipment.

Army Cutworm Treatment For Wheat, Alfalfa, Winter Canola

March 25, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State University

Varying levels of army cutworms have been found on scattered fields of wheat, alfalfa and canola in Kansas as of mid-March.

No-Tilled Winter Canola A Profitable Alternative To Wheat

No-tillers with a rotation that typically includes winter wheat might consider trying winter canola due to its higher prices, benefit to soybean yields and ability to loosen up the soil.

By Laura Barrera posted on March 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops

SWAPPING OUT winter wheat for winter canola offers more than just the benefits of a more diversified rotation.

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No-Tiller Francke Groeneweg Details Composting System

Franck Groeneweg, who no-tills a variety of crops on more than 12,000 acres near Three Forks, Mont., shares how his massive Johnson-Su bioreactor system allows him to apply compost extract in furrow during planting season.

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Articles Tagged with ''Wheat''

Saving The Soil ‘Skin,’ Thriving With No-Till

Phosphorus Fertility For Wheat

Cover Crops Improve Soils, Boost No-Tillers’ Cow Herd

Testing Vomitoxin Levels In Wheat

Suppressing Fusarium Head Scab In Wheat

Weed Management Considerations For Early Rapid Wheat Growth

Cost Of Early Fungicide Application In Wheat

No-Till, Crop Diversity Boost Yields, Cover Big Country With Less Equipment

Army Cutworm Treatment For Wheat, Alfalfa, Winter Canola

No-Tilled Winter Canola A Profitable Alternative To Wheat

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