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USDA Announces Sign-Up Period for Updated Conservation Stewardship Program

April 8, 2019 | Posted in 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.

Sorghum Compounds Fight Aphids, May Lead to Eco-Friendly Pesticide

By Jeff Mulhollem posted on April 7, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Pennsylvania State University

Compounds produced by sorghum plants to defend against insect feeding could be isolated, synthesized and used as a targeted, nontoxic insect deterrent, according to researchers at Penn State who studied plant-insect interactions that included field, greenhouse and laboratory components.

Cover Crop Corner: Interseeding Cover Crops into Corn

April 6, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Source: Grassland Oregon

If done correctly, interseeding cover crops into corn can uplift grain yields.

Public Comment Sought for New Agricultural Standard to Improve Soil Health

April 5, 2019 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Soil Carbon Initiative

The Soil Carbon Initiative has developed an outcome-based, verifiable standard designed to improve soil health and build soil carbon by encouraging the shift to regenerative agricultural practices. The Public Comment period is now open to ensure that the standard is acceptable and attractive to stakeholders to accelerate broad adoption.

Pre-Season Management and Preparation for Tar Spot

April 4, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection

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

In 2018, the prevalence and severity of tar spot increased dramatically and in some areas caused substantial yield losses. Prepare yourself for the coming growing season with these tar spot management suggestions from University of Illinois Extension Plant Pathologist Nathan Kleczewski.

No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators

[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

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.

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

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 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.

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USDA Announces Sign-Up Period for Updated Conservation Stewardship Program

Sorghum Compounds Fight Aphids, May Lead to Eco-Friendly Pesticide

Cover Crop Corner: Interseeding Cover Crops into Corn

Public Comment Sought for New Agricultural Standard to Improve Soil Health

Pre-Season Management and Preparation for Tar Spot

[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

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