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[Podcast] Brian Newcombe: No-Tilling Small Fields in Nova Scotia

In this episode of the “No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators” podcast, brought to you by Martin Industries, editor, Frank Lessiter, chats with Canadian no-tiller and strip-tiller Brian Newcombe.

By Julia Gerlach posted on April 4, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Guidelines for Using Flood Adulterated Grain as a Nutrient Source for Future Crops

By John Sawyer and Antonio Mallarino posted on April 3, 2019 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach/Integrated Crop Management News

Springtime flooding has brought wide-spread damage to the Midwest, including contamination of stored grain. In some cases, a total loss can be prevented by using the flood adulterated grain as a nutrient source for a future crop.

Disaster Relief Won’t be Enough to Compensate Farmers for Damages to Stored Crops

April 2, 2019

Source: KFGO

According to a recent report from North Dakota radio station KFGO, the millions of bushels in storage that were lost in the Great Plains flooding will not be able to be compensated by disaster relief programs or the U.S. government

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.

The Latest Weapon in No-Till Weed Control

April 1, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection

No-Till farmers now have a new tool to fight the ongoing battle with weeds. Not even the most noxious menace can withstand the force of this latest weed-fighting technology.

Planting with Seedling Diseases and Low Germination Rates

March 31, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach/Integrated Crop Management News

According to the U.S. Midwest Climate Hub, Midwestern states have seen precipitation 2-3 times above average. Coupled with already saturated soils, melting snow and flooding from the Missouri River, fields are looking more like swamps than planter ready.

Nitrogen Credits Following Winter-Killed Alfalfa

March 30, 2019 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Based on the amount of winter-kill in a field, some producers may decide to terminate the alfalfa stand and plant corn instead. It is important to remember that alfalfa N credits should still be taken for this year's corn crop.

No Shortcuts on Green Bridge Management for Soilborne Diseases

March 29, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Washington State University

Withspring planting right around the corner, some are thinking about the ‘green bridge’ and how long to wait before planting. Researchers from Washington State University consider whether there’s a benefit to using paraquat instead of glyphosate for a quick burn-down.

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[Podcast] Brian Newcombe: No-Tilling Small Fields in Nova Scotia

Guidelines for Using Flood Adulterated Grain as a Nutrient Source for Future Crops

Disaster Relief Won’t be Enough to Compensate Farmers for Damages to Stored Crops

NCGA Releases Pollinator Protection Guide

Estimating Wheat Yield with Stem Counts

The Latest Weapon in No-Till Weed Control

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Planting with Seedling Diseases and Low Germination Rates

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