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Wheat, Soybean Combo Looks Favorable

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 16, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

No-tillers in southern areas of the Corn Belt or further south may find new profit-building opportunities from no-tilling wheat this fall and double-cropping soybeans in 2021.

Application of Manure to Double Crop Soybeans

June 20, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Ohio State University Extension explains how swine and dairy manure can be used to add moisture to newly planted soybeans.

Double Cropping Options After Wheat, and Tips for Weed Control

June 7, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Experts from Kansas State University Extension discuss potential options for double-cropping after wheat this year, and share tips for weed control to help make it a success.

Spoon-Feeding, High Populations Wring Out Higher No-Till Yields

Kentucky no-tiller Rick Murdock is spreading out his fertility program, experimenting with plant populations and protecting his soil for higher-yielding crops.

By Laura Barrera posted on December 14, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

Rick Murdock doesn’t have a typical farming background.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Weeding Out No-Till Challenges

North Carolina grower Jimmy Thomas uses a combination of no-till practices to tackle weeds, rocks and marginal soils.

July 23, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection, Soil Health

Weeds were one of the first challenges we faced when my father made the switch to no-till. Learning to manage weeds has been a critical part of our no-till success, and continues to be an important area for our management attention.

6 Things to Consider for Planting Double-Crop Soybeans Late

July 20, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Penn State Extension says that with an average frost, soybeans need to be planted between July 15 and Aug. 1.

Turning Back The Clock To Healthier No-Tilled Soils

Alabama’s Blythe Cotton Co. is using no-till rotations, a diverse herbicide program and a focus on precise fertilizer applications to transform their red-clay hilltops into productive soils.

By Clair Urbain posted on November 1, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

The rolling red hills of northern Alabama share quite a history with American agriculture.

Rotations, Double-Cropping Key Profitable No-Till Makeover

Oklahoma no-tiller Preston Simic is rejuvenating stagnant wheat ground by protecting it with residue, fixing fertility issues and diversifying crop rotations.

By John Dobberstein posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

For many farmers, the decision to adopt no-till practices often comes down to economics.

No-Till Grows Beyond The Borders

Controlled traffic, cover crops and continuous no-till are boosting yields and profitability in South America, Australia and elsewhere as worldwide no-till acres near 300 million.

By John Dobberstein posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment, Crop Protection

To gauge the world’s supply of arable farming acres, an agricultural expert once compared Earth to the size of an apple, cut into 32 slices. The number of acres suitable for food production represents only one slice, and the apple’s skin represents the world’s supply of topsoil.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Planning And Research Necessary For No-Till Success

Soaking up information from every possible source keeps Jim Hershey on a successful and productive no-till path.

By Jim Hershey and Martha Mintz posted on August 1, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

You can’t farm by the seat of your pants anymore. It takes a business plan and research to get maximum yields and profits.

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