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Conquering Stubborn Soils and Residue with a Switch to Strip-Till

Seeding and fertilizing experimentation enables Nebraska farmers to better manage residue, convert poor fields into pivotal performers.

By James DeGraff posted on January 13, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Residue Management

Conventional wisdom is overrated for Nickerson, Neb., farmers Kirk Brand and Brent Willnerd, especially when it comes to getting the most out of their 2,600-acre corn and soybean operation.

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Even Though They’re Among Ag’s Latest ‘Buzz Words,’ Cover Crops Offer a Soil-Building Strategy that No-Tillers Have Cashed in on for Several Decades

By Frank Lessiter posted on October 28, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Residue Management

While less than 2% of America’s cropland is seeded to cover crops, a remarkable 77% of no-tillers enjoy the many benefits offered by protecting the soil over the winter months.

Late Fall Herbicide Treatments for Cover Crops?

October 26, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Ohio State University Extension

When thinking about crop covers you should consider a few things for fall herbicide treatment to help manage marestail.

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Holistic Management Track Offered at No-till on the Plains Winter Conference

Productive topics are consistently on the agenda for attendees at the annual no-till event debuting in Wichita, Kan., in 2018.

October 11, 2017

Productive topics are consistently on the agenda for attendees at the annual no-till event, debuting in Wichita, Kan., for the first time in 2018.

DuPont EverpreX Herbicide Gives Soybean Growers Valuable Tool for Resistance Management

August 28, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: DuPont Crop Protection

DuPont Crop Protection introduced EverpreX herbicide, which provides extended residual control of ALS-, PPO- and/or glyphosate resistant weeds, including waterhemp, Palmer amaranth and other pigweed species.

Glufosinate Not Controlling Lambsquarters

June 23, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: North Dakota State University Extension

A farmer asks North Dakota State why his herbicide application did not kill lambsquarters and asks for suggestions to achieve control with glufosinate.

6 Tips on Controlling Marestail Before Planting Soybeans

May 6, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: Penn State Extension

Be sure you are scouting for marestail before you plant your no-till soybeans and using effective herbicides with both burndown and residual control, says Penn State Extension.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

A Little Stewardship Goes a Long Way

By John Dobberstein posted on February 8, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Due diligence with scouting and spraying has paid off for veteran no-tillers Darren and Jim Nelson in beating back challenges from marestail and Palmer amaranth. What’s your weed control plan this year?

Weed Seeds and Their Longevity

December 7, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Weed Science Society of America

Weed Science Society of America shares some tips about the longevity of weeds seeds, the reason they persist and what you can do about it.

What Plants Sense and 'Say' May Impact the Future of Weed Control

August 10, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Weed Science Society of America

Scientists with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) say plants can sense and communicate in ways that may surprise you, and those findings are opening the door for innovative new approaches to weed control.

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