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The Benefits of Long-Term No-Till on Earthworm Activity and Rooting Depth

October 18, 2019 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Soil Health

In long-term no-till, nightcrawlers are much more prevalent, thus leading to deeper root growth than in conventionally tilled soil, according to research plot observations at Penn State.

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[Podcast] No-Till Insights and Observations with Dan Towery

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, No-Till Farmer editor Frank Lessiter talks with Dan Towery, who has worked to advance conservation ag practices for the past four decades as both an independent consultant and in various roles at the USDA and other conservation organizations.

By Julia Gerlach posted on October 17, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, No-Till Farmer editor Frank Lessiter talks with Dan Towery, who has worked to advance conservation ag practices for the past four decades as both an independent consultant and in various roles at the USDA and other conservation organizations.

Cover Crops Incorporated into Rotational Grazing Improves Soil Health

October 17, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: SSARE

In a limited study, Louisiana State University researchers found that winter annuals incorporated into a bahiagrass pasture improved soil organic matter, while nitrate concentrations decreased, carbon concentrations stabilized, and soil microbial enzyme activity increased, suggesting a healthy soil environment, according to SSARE.

22% of Corn, 26% of Soybeans Harvested; Little Change in Crop Conditions

October 16, 2019

As of Oct. 13, 22% of corn acres were in the bin, along with 26% of soybeans, according to USDA’s latest Crop Progress report. Condition of the crops moving to the harvest season remained essentially unchanged from the past several weeks.

Managing Frosted Forage Crops on Prevent Plant Acres

October 16, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Iowa State University

A frost event, even a light frost, with sudangrass, sorghum, and sorghum-sudangrass hybrids causes prussic acid to build up in the forage. Special steps should be taken to manage the forage to prevent prussic acid poisoning with livestock, says Iowa State University.

USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs

October 15, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: USDA

The USDA has announced that agricultural producers now can enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs – two USDA safety net programs – for the 2020 crop year.

Managing Phosphorus for Yield and Reduced Edge of Field Losses

October 15, 2019 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Water Management

Source: Ohio State University

Managing nutrients is crucial for farmers today. Follow these eight guidelines from Ohio State University to manage phosphorus to protect yields and reduce runoff.

Full Speaker Program Released for the 2020 National No-Tillage Conference

More than 30 speakers — from farmers to precision experts to agronomists — will share their secrets for building more profitable, resilient no-till systems at the 28th annual National No-Tillage Conference in St. Louis, Mo.

October 15, 2019

Behind the theme “Banking More Profits with No-Till,” the National No-Tillage Conference (NNTC) returns to St. Louis in January with an agenda packed with in-depth sessions on every facet of successful no-till systems.

Which Farming Practices Help Soils Absorb Heavy Rains?

October 12, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: University of Nebraska — Lincoln

A synthesis of 89 studies across six continents has helped clarify which agricultural practices hold water when it comes to helping soils soak up precipitation — a factor critical to mitigating floods, outlasting drought, and stabilizing crop yields, according to the University of Nebraska.

Tips for Applying Manure in Adverse Weather Conditions

October 11, 2019 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Minnesota

The problem with getting manure applied this time of year is the struggle between minimizing runoff and logistics. If time runs out for applications, storage overflow can become a problem in the winter. Check out these 15 tips for getting manure applied in bad weather, from the University of Minnesota.

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The Benefits of Long-Term No-Till on Earthworm Activity and Rooting Depth

[Podcast] No-Till Insights and Observations with Dan Towery

Cover Crops Incorporated into Rotational Grazing Improves Soil Health

22% of Corn, 26% of Soybeans Harvested; Little Change in Crop Conditions

Managing Frosted Forage Crops on Prevent Plant Acres

USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs

Managing Phosphorus for Yield and Reduced Edge of Field Losses

Full Speaker Program Released for the 2020 National No-Tillage Conference

Which Farming Practices Help Soils Absorb Heavy Rains?

Tips for Applying Manure in Adverse Weather Conditions

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