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Tips for Designing a Grazing Program

June 23, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: South Dakota State University Extension

The development of a successful grazing management program begins with a mental inventory and an observation of what is happening that you would like to change, says South Dakota State University Extension.

Nutrient Deficiencies and Slug Issues

June 23, 2021 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

Source: Ohio's Country Journal

Summer has officially arrived and nutrient deficiencies and pests are now a problem in many fields. Healthy plants have fewer problems with disease and insects, according to soil specialist Jim Hoorman, so optimum plant nutrition is important for keeping pests at bay and optimizing crop yields.

Using Reduced Herbicide Rates Increases Survival in Waterhemp

June 22, 2021 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Missouri

While there have been no officially documented cases of resistance to dicamba or glufosinate in waterhemp, there have been multiple instances where a lack of complete control have been observed. A recent study by the University of Missouri shows that using reduced rates of the herbicides leads to an increase in survival.

USDA Reports 91% of Soybeans Emerged in the U.S.

June 21, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

According to the report, 91% of soybeans have emerged, above the 86% reported emerged in the same week last year. The 5-year average for soybean emergence in this week was 85%.

No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators

[Podcast] Benefitting from Long-Term No-Till with Jerry Grigar, Part 2

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by Martin Industries, Frank Lessiter continue his talk with Retired Michigan State Agronomist Jerry Grigar, about many of the lessons learned from decades of using no-till practices on Jerry’s 140-acre farm, where he no-tills black beans, soybeans, oats, wheat and hay.

By Julia Gerlach posted on June 17, 2021 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Soil Health

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by Martin Industries, Frank Lessiter continue his talk with Retired Michigan State Agronomist Jerry Grigar, about many of the lessons learned from decades of using no-till practices on Jerry’s 140-acre farm, where he no-tills black beans, soybeans, oats, wheat and hay.

Bioreactors Chip Away at Nitrogen Pollution

June 16, 2021 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Soil Science Society of America

Underground trenches filled with woodchips, called bioreactors, are gaining traction as viable edge-of-field tools to remove nitrogen (N) from the water that drains from agricultural fields. A new study from Iowa State University looked at how woodchip degradation affected the performance and lifespan of these bioreactors.

U.S. Potash Project Moves Forward to Reduce Reliance on Foreign Imports

June 15, 2021 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Michigan Potash & Salt Company

Potash prices have doubled in the past year, putting pressure on American farmers and a spotlight on food security. The U.S Potash Project aims to reverse over-reliance on non-U.S. sources in order to stabilize supply and prices.

Don't Delay Wheat Harvest

June 15, 2021 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University

Wheat harvest date could impact both grain yield and quality. Delaying wheat harvest puts the crop at risk for increased disease, lodging, sprouting, harvest loss, and grain contamination with mycotoxins, says Ohio State University Extension.

USDA Reports 96% of Corn Emerged in the U.S.

June 14, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

According to the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, some 96% of corn was reported emerged, above both the 94% emerged last year and the 90% emerged in the week prior. The 5-year average emergence rate for this week was 91%.

[Podcast] Conservation and Innovation with NRCS Chief, Terry Cosby

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Manufacturing, we caught up with chief of the NRCS, Terry Cosby to hear about how his childhood experience on the farm shaped his views on conservation, his goals for the agency during his tenure, his thoughts on the Biden Administration’s plan to have 30% of U.S. lands and waters under conservation by the year 2030, and much more.

By Julia Gerlach posted on June 10, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Manufacturing, we caught up with chief of the NRCS, Terry Cosby to hear about how his childhood experience on the farm shaped his views on conservation, his goals for the agency during his tenure, his thoughts on the Biden Administration’s plan to have 30% of U.S. lands and waters under conservation by the year 2030, and much more.

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Tips for Designing a Grazing Program

Nutrient Deficiencies and Slug Issues

Using Reduced Herbicide Rates Increases Survival in Waterhemp

USDA Reports 91% of Soybeans Emerged in the U.S.

[Podcast] Benefitting from Long-Term No-Till with Jerry Grigar, Part 2

Bioreactors Chip Away at Nitrogen Pollution

U.S. Potash Project Moves Forward to Reduce Reliance on Foreign Imports

Don't Delay Wheat Harvest

USDA Reports 96% of Corn Emerged in the U.S.

[Podcast] Conservation and Innovation with NRCS Chief, Terry Cosby

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