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Two Causes of Brown Pods and Green Stems on Soybeans

October 5, 2021 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

Green stems on mature soybean plants may be the result of a source/sink problem. If there are a limited number of pods (sink), there are fewer places for the plant’s photosynthates (source) to go, says Ohio State University. Otherwise, it could reflect insect feeding.

USDA Reports 29% of Corn Harvested

October 4, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

USDA reported 29% of corn crops harvested, above the 24% reported harvested by this time in 2020. The 5-year average for corn harvested in this week is 22%.

2021 National Cover Crop Summit: Fall Edition

Never Stop Learning at the Fall Cover Crop Summit

Experienced growers who use cover crops and industry experts to share their insights on a variety of topics at the National Cover Crop Summit: Fall 2021 Edition, Nov. 16-17.

October 4, 2021

This free, 2-day virtual event on Nov. 16-17 will feature 8 sessions sharing ideas, tips and information from crop industry experts and growers who have experience using cover crops to maximize economic and soil-health building benefits.

Aligning and Adjusting Your Closing Wheels

October 1, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Source: Precision Planting

The closing system at the back of your planter's row units is a key factor in getting good crop emergence. Once the seeds are placed in the furrow, it’s important that the closing system is in proper condition to close the furrow with good seed-to-soil contact. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

2021 National Cover Crop Summit: Fall Edition

Sponsors Gearing Up for National Cover Crop Summit: Fall Edition

October 1, 2021

The editors of Cover Crop Strategies are pleased to introduce the sponsors for the 2021 National Cover Crop Summit (NCCS): Fall Edition, Nov. 16-17. Montag Mfg, Kelly Tillage System, MidWest Bio-Tech, and Underground Agriculture continue their support of the virtual conference.

Harvest Aid Treatments Likely Needed in 2021 Pulse Crops

September 30, 2021 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Washington State University Extension

Uneven ripening and plentiful green weeds makes the need for harvest aid herbicide applications highly likely this year for pulse crops, says Washington State University Extension.

Considerations When Planting Wheat Into Dry Soil

September 30, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Soils in portions of western and central Kansas have become steadily drier through the late summer and early fall. Topsoil conditions are now very dry in many areas of Kansas. For wheat yet to be planted in these areas, producers are left with a few options.

USDA Seeks Grower Input on Carbon Markets

Growers have until Nov. 1 to submit their comments to the federal agency.

By Sarah Hill posted on September 29, 2021

The USDA is looking to create a set of pilot projects that provides incentives to implement climate smart conservation practices on working lands and to quantify and monitor the carbon and greenhouse gases associated with those practices. The pilot projects could even expand or develop new and additional markets.

Dry Edible Bean Harvest Underway in the Nebraska Panhandle

September 29, 2021 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

This season’s dry edible bean harvest is underway in the tri-state region of the Nebraska Panhandle, southwest Nebraska, eastern Wyoming and northeastern Colorado.

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