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Don't Let Downed Corn Get You Down

The derecho that tore through large swaths of the Midwest in August left destruction in its wake. We spoke with experts who shared tips on what to do when faced with downed crops.

By No-Till Farmer Staff posted on August 30, 2020 | Posted in Crop Protection, Residue Management

When stormy weather hits, farmers find themselves at the mercy of Mother Nature. But flattened crops don't have to be a total disaster.

Orange Photonics' LightLab 3 Offers Portable and Accurate THC, CBD Testing

August 20, 2020 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Orange Photonics

Next-gen LightLab 3 lets non-technical users test hemp for CBD, THC and more with speed and accuracy to ensure regulatory compliance.

FarmSense Introduces Next-Gen Pest Monitoring System

August 19, 2020 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: FarmSense

AgTech startup announces new digital sensor with features that include remote field monitoring and real-time insect classification.

Why Control of Volunteer Wheat is Critical to Protecting Next Season's Yields

August 12, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

University of Nebraska Extension shares numerous reasons why growers must control volunteer wheat to optimize next season's yields and profitability.

Getting a Jump on Jumping Worms

To be forewarned is to be forearmed, so the saying goes. Get the scoop on Asian jumping worms now in order to prevent an invasion in the future.

By Julia Gerlach posted on August 8, 2020 | Posted in Crop Protection, Soil Health

Earthworms have earned the affection of no-tillers because they turn crop residues into plant nutrients and deftly mine channels in the soil to clear the way for air, water and root systems. But some ecologists are sounding the alarm about the potential impacts of so-called jumping worms.

Managing Herbicide-Resistant Waterhemp with Cereal Rye and Narrow Rows

August 7, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Crop Protection

Source: Iowa State University Extension

Waterhemp control is an increasing challenge for soybean producers due to the evolution of multiple herbicide-resistant populations. New trials from Iowa State University saw an 87% decrease in waterhemp emergence when combining a cereal rye cover crop with narrow row soybeans.

Post-Harvest Weed Control in Dryland Cropping Systems

July 23, 2020 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State University Extension

In order to maximize the benefits of stubble and no-till dryland cropping systems, weeds must be controlled. A multi-year study was conducted at the Southwest Research-Extension Center at Tribune, Kan., to evaluate the effects of weed control timing after wheat harvest.

Using Multiple Tools to Tackle Weeds in Organic No-Till

Veteran no-tillers use a multi-faceted approach to weed control while transitioning their 4,800-acre farm to organic no-till.

By Julia Gerlach posted on July 23, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Crop Protection, Soil Health

Organic no-till. It’s been called the “holy grail” — a system in which farmers can profitably grow crops without relying on herbicides common in traditional no-till or the tillage and soil disturbance endemic to organic production.

BASF Petitions U.S. Court of Appeals for Rehearing in Dicamba Decision

July 21, 2020 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: BASF

The court's June 3 decision vacated the EPA registration of its dicamba-based Engenia herbicide without giving BASF an opportunity to be heard. The request for review is necessary to correct errors in due process and administrative law principles, the company says.

Planting Green? Look Out for Grasshoppers

July 20, 2020 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

Source: Purdue University

Grasshoppers love feeding on a range of grasses, such as cereal rye that's grown as a cover crop prior to soybeans. But when that food source becomes scarce, the nymphs move on to other feeding sites, including nearby crops. Get control with these tips from Purdue University.

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Don't Let Downed Corn Get You Down

Orange Photonics' LightLab 3 Offers Portable and Accurate THC, CBD Testing

FarmSense Introduces Next-Gen Pest Monitoring System

Why Control of Volunteer Wheat is Critical to Protecting Next Season's Yields

Getting a Jump on Jumping Worms

Managing Herbicide-Resistant Waterhemp with Cereal Rye and Narrow Rows

Post-Harvest Weed Control in Dryland Cropping Systems

Using Multiple Tools to Tackle Weeds in Organic No-Till

BASF Petitions U.S. Court of Appeals for Rehearing in Dicamba Decision

Planting Green? Look Out for Grasshoppers

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