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USDA Expands Aid for Farmers Affected by Hurricane Helene

October 7, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated communities, homes, farms and businesses across parts of the Southeast, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has deployed staff to assist with response and recovery efforts.

Faith & Responsibility Motivate Longtime Iowa No-Tiller

By Jason Johnson posted on August 23, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: NRCS Iowa

After a four-inch rain in May 2008, Ray Gaesser began to ponder other ways to protect his soil and crop residue.

Free App Helps Farmers Predict, Prevent Tar Spot in Corn

By Nicole Miller posted on August 4, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: UW-Madison Grow Magazine

Tar spot has been causing problems in Mexico since the 1910s, but has recently shown up in Midwestern states.

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Strip-Till Corn Yields 9 Bushels Higher Than No-Till Average in Dry Year

Steady yields & increased cover crop usage among key takeaways from 11th annual Strip-Till Operational Benchmark Study

By Noah Newman posted on July 9, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Strip-Till Farming

Strip-Till Farmer’s 11th annual Strip-Till Operational Benchmark Study, with responses from 215 strip-tillers across the U.S., shows that strip-till yields didn’t take much of a dip in 2023, despite much of the country experiencing dry or drought conditions.

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5 Crop Protection Companies Investing (& Likely Making) Billions on Biologicals

By Michaela Paukner posted on July 3, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

Five of the world's largest crop protection companies are investing billions into the research and development of biological products, and an analysis of the expenditures predicts the investments will make billions annually in return.

Using Agricultural Data to Address Sustainability Challenges

By Landon Swan posted on June 30, 2024

Ag data has become increasingly important to not only farmers, but corporate companies like McDonalds and PepsiCo as well. In recent years, the USDA and other government agencies have taken significant strides in leveraging agricultural data to drive climate-smart initiatives across the U.S., according to Todd Janzen, agricultural attorney at Janzen Schroeder Ag Law.

Understanding and Preventing the Risk of Sidewall Compaction in Crops

When soil is in the 'plastic' state, the risk of sidewall compaction is high, which can affect early crop development and reduce crop yield potential.

May 21, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Penn State Extension

According to USDA, 23% of Pennsylvania corn had been planted on May 6th, 2024, and few soybean acres have gone in so there is still a lot of planting that needs to be done.

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[Video] Alternatives to Cereal Rye Cover Crop for Farmers in Colder Climates

By Noah Newman posted on May 10, 2024 | Posted in Equipment

Josè Franco, USDA research agronomist, and his team at the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center in North Freedom, Wis., are evaluating possible alternatives to only using cereal rye as a winter cover crop in the Upper Midwest.

ONGOING COVERAGE: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit's Impact on No-Till

By Michaela Paukner posted on May 6, 2024

Federal incentives to lower greenhouse gas emissions could result in a windfall for no-tillers who are already raising low-carbon corn.

Understanding Soil Organic Matter Changes

By Jerry Grigar posted on April 30, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: USDA

Both commercial and part-time farmers acknowledge the great value of soil organic matter. Unfortunately, few understand the extend of change in soil that can be accomplished even when good management practices are followed.

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