Articles Tagged with ''Saturated Soil''

Perennial Salt-Tolerant Covers for Saline-Sodic Headlands

June 5, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops

No production in the saline areas results in a net loss. By establishing perennial salt-tolerant covers, not only can we profit from these currently unproductive areas but can also minimize blowing of topsoil

[Podcast] Regenerating No-Till Soils After a Season of Saturated Soil

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., we welcome Barry Fisher, a veteran soil health expert and regional team leader with Indiana’s NRCS office to discuss soil health strategies.

By Mark McNeely posted on May 25, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

Why are Emerged Corn Seedlings Yellow?

May 24, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection, Water Management

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

Cool, wet weather is likely to blame for yellow corn seedlings, says University of Nebraska Extension, but seedlings should recover with warmer, sunnier days.

Protecting Surface-Applied Urea in Corn

May 20, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: South Dakota State University Extension

South Dakota State University discusses the chances for nitrogen loss due to deficient or abundant precipitation, and one product that may help slow volatilization of urea.

Corn and Soybean Survival in Saturated and Flooded Soils

May 16, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Water Management

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

Corn seedlings with less than six leaves can withstand 4 days under water if air temperatures are lower than the high 70s, says University of Nebraska Extension.

Soybean Response to Standing Water and Saturated Soils

May 6, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Kansas State University Extension shares some ways to gauge the response of soybeans if they were planted into saturated soil.

Flooding Impact on Winter Wheat, Cover Crops

January 8, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Water Management

Source: University of Missouri Integrated Pest Management

Cooler temperatures and dormancy reduce the rate of oxygen depletion in waterlogged soils, says University of Missouri.

Skip the Nitrogen for Yellow, Bright Green Soybeans

July 16, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Soybeans appearing yellow or bright green mimic nitrogen deficiency, but what the crop really needs is air to its roots and sun on its leave, says University of Kentucky Extension.

Determining Seed Decay and Seedling Blights in Corn

June 5, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Planting high-quality seed into a good seedbed when soil temperatures are above 50 F will help minimize early season corn problems, says University of Missouri Extension.

Don’t Stand Still With No-Till

These no-till innovators refuse to be comfortable with their success and continually look for new ideas to improve their cropping program.

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 1, 2010 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Water Management

The Rundahl family has had a highly successful 100% no-till program for more than 2 decades. But they've been quick to recognize that finding ways to improve is critical if you expect to continue with your no-till success.

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