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Early Season Diseases in Soybeans

By Nathan Kleczewski posted on April 14, 2019 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting

Source: University of Illinois Extension

In search of higher yields, many producers aim to plant soybeans early in the season. When considering this practice, there are two diseases to be mindful of: Sudden death syndrome (SDS) and Pythium root rot (PRR).

Manure Incorporation in No-Till Cropping Systems

April 12, 2019 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Pennsylvania State University

On livestock farms with significant manure production, long term surface application of manure has resulted in a concentration of phosphorus in the top inch or two of soils, which can dissolve into surface water and leave the fields in clear run off. According to Penn State Extension, injection may be the answer for using liquid manure in no-till fields.

Dicamba and Temperature Inversions: Lessons Learned from 4 Years of Research

April 11, 2019 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Crop Protection

Source: Integrated Pest Management - University of Missouri

Temperature inversions are common during the growing season, and knowing how to tell if one is likely to occur may help prevent Dicamba damage on susceptible plants and crops, say researchers at the University of Missouri. Find out what their research reveals about how wind speed, cloud cover, obstructions and other factors affect temperature inversions.

Census of Agriculture 2017

No-Till Acres Rise 8% in U.S., 'Intensive Tillage' Sees Major Decline

April 11, 2019 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Soil Health

Data from the Census of Agriculture 2017 show a stable-but-growing number of farms no-tilling, big growth in reduced tillage, along with 15 million acres of cover crops seeded — up 49% since 2012.

Back to Basics: Planter Maintenance Tips for Successful Growing Season

April 10, 2019 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Source: Iowa State University Extension

It's never a bad idea to revisit planter-maintenance basics ahead of spring planting, which Mark Hanna from Iowa State University Extension shares in this article with a special mention about no-till and reduced-tillage conditions.

USDA Announces Sign-Up Period for Updated Conservation Stewardship Program

April 8, 2019 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: NRCS

The next deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications to be considered for funding in fiscal year 2019 is May 10, 2019. The NRCS plans to invest up to $700 million for new enrollments and contract extensions in fiscal year 2019.

NCGA Releases Pollinator Protection Guide

April 2, 2019 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Source: National Corn Growers Association

In the Midwest Corn Belt, corn often covers 40 percent of the landscape or more. In partnership with the Honey Bee Health Coalition, the National Corn Growers Association identifies potential effects of agricultural practices on bees at each stage of production and recommends ways to mitigate those impacts.

Estimating Wheat Yield with Stem Counts

April 2, 2019 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Equipment

Source: Ohio State University Extension

A thin wheat stand in spring does not always correspond to lower grain yield. Rather than relying on a visual stand assessment, growers can use these tools to estimate the yield potential of their winter wheat crop before deciding whether a field should be destroyed.

Transform Close Calls Into Improved No-Till Operations

Developing standard operating procedures can streamline operations, improve safety and eliminate waste, staff turnover and confusion, says no-tiller and business consultant Dick Wittman.

By Julia Gerlach posted on March 30, 2019 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Consider this hypothetical: A farmer runs a series of semi tractor-trailers through a port of entry and knows that if the semis are overloaded, he’ll be fined.

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Early Season Diseases in Soybeans

Manure Incorporation in No-Till Cropping Systems

Dicamba and Temperature Inversions: Lessons Learned from 4 Years of Research

No-Till Acres Rise 8% in U.S., 'Intensive Tillage' Sees Major Decline

Back to Basics: Planter Maintenance Tips for Successful Growing Season

USDA Announces Sign-Up Period for Updated Conservation Stewardship Program

NCGA Releases Pollinator Protection Guide

Estimating Wheat Yield with Stem Counts

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