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Rye Cover Crops in Corn Production on Irrigated Sands

January 29, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

A recent study from University of Minnesota, with support from Pope County SWCD and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, evaluated the use of winter rye as a cover crop in corn production.

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.

National No-Tillage Conference Updates

Combining Settings to Manage No-Till Residue and Harvest Top Yields

Alpha, Ill., no-tiller Marion Calmer will share tips and tricks for getting the highest performance possible out of combines at the 2018 National No-Tillage Conference.

January 2, 2018

Alpha, Ill., no-tiller Marion Calmer will share tips and tricks for getting the highest performance possible out of combines at the 2018 National No-Tillage Conference.

NDSU Variety Selection Guides Available

December 27, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: North Dakota State University Extension

This is a comprehensive publication series with variety information about North Dakota's main crops, which include barley, oats, rye, canola, corn, dry edible beans, dry field peas, durum, flax, hard red spring and winter wheat, soybeans and sunflowers.

Switches in Corn, Soybeans and Wheat Acres in the U.S. and Illinois

December 18, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Farmdoc Daily

Since 2012, acres have shifted from corn to soybeans, likely as a result of higher profitability for soybeans. In 2018, acreage shifts may continue. Soybeans continue to be more profitable than corn and wheat, likely leading to continuing shifts in acres.

Corn Stover Removal: Nutrient Value of Stover and Impacts on Soil Properties

December 15, 2017 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Nutrient value can depend on the season, management practice, time of harvest, location, and what part of the plant is being removed.

Crop Residue Removal: Impacts on Yield

December 14, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection, Residue Management

Source: University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Studies show that where moisture is not limited, residue removal can result in no yield reduction to yield increases for the subsequent crop.

New Seed Treatment from Bayer Offers Growers Promising Yield Benefit

December 6, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Crop Science

Poncho/Votivo 2.0 seed treatment system offers multiple benefits for farmers.

New Method Analyzes Corn Kernel Characteristics

November 17, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: University of Illinois

With the help of a new imaging machine developed at the University of Illinois breeders can learn the number of kernels per ear, plus a lot more information than can be manually observed.

From Seeds to Strips, Variety Goes the Distance

Sharon, Wis., strip-tiller Mike Cerny isn’t afraid to shake things up and adapt new practices to take productivity, yields to a higher level.

By James DeGraff posted on October 28, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Strip-Till Farming

In a farming career spanning over four decades, not much fazes Mike Cerny at this point. From downturns to data and drones, the “combo-tiller” knows better than to get carried away with any given industry ‘breakthrough,’ although he is always willing to at least give one a try.

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