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[Podcast] The Future of No-Till and Cover Crops with New NRCS Chief, Matthew Lohr

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Manufacturing, Lessiter Media president Mike Lessiter sits down for an exclusive one-on-one talk with the newly appointed 16th chief of the NRCS, Matthew Lohr.

By Julia Gerlach posted on March 21, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Manufacturing, Lessiter Media president Mike Lessiter sits down for an exclusive one-on-one talk with the newly appointed 16th chief of the NRCS, Matthew Lohr.

Alfalfa Winter Survival — A Complicated Subject

March 21, 2019 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

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

Several factors play into the winter survival of alfalfa, including soil moisture, soil temperature, stand age, soil fertility and fall stubble. Find out how these factors interact and how to assess whether or not your stand is still viable.

Recent NNTC Speaker to Be Featured on History Channel Series About Farming

March 21, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

A recent speaker at the National No-Tillage Conference will be featured in a new television series on the History channel that will offer an authentic look at the hardship, dedication and personal triumphs of America’s farmers.

Flooding and Stored Grain

March 20, 2019

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

The rapid snowmelt in Spring 2019 has caused instances of stored grain being inundated with floodwater, which can bring in many hazards and create very rapid grain spoilage. Here are some things to consider if your grain operation is at risk for flooding.

Effects of Unharvested, Shattered, or Hailed-out Soybean Fields on Nutrient Supply for Corn

By John Sawyer posted on March 20, 2019 | Posted in Nutrient Management

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

Soaking rains, hail and other conditions sometimes prevent soybeans from being harvested as intended. Put a positive spin on this negative situation by accounting for the nutrients made available to the following corn crop by the unharvested soybeans.

[Video] One-on-One with New NRCS Chief Matthew Lohr: Part 4

By Mike Lessiter posted on March 19, 2019 | Posted in Soil Health

No-Till Farmer's Mike Lessiter met in Washington, D.C. on March 12th with the new NRCS Chief, Matthew Lohr. In part 4 of this video, Lohr highlights some of the benefits the NRCS district offices can offer farmers as well as the effects no-till farming has on managing carbon sequestration.

Spring Burndown Treatments for Winter Annual Weeds

March 19, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Applications made prior to planting increase the consistency of control of these weeds, particularly horseweed.

Research Suggests No-Till, Cover Crops Helpful in Slug Management

March 18, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Virginia Tech

Creating a nurturing environment for predators may be key to keeping numbers of slugs in check, says Virginia Tech agriculture entomology student.

[Video] One-on-One with New NRCS Chief Matthew Lohr: Part 3

By Mike Lessiter posted on March 15, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops

No-Till Farmer's Mike Lessiter met in Washington, D.C. on March 12th with the new NRCS Chief, Matthew Lohr. In part 3 of this video we discuss the adoption of no-till farming across the country and the incentives and cost sharing options available to farmers interested in making the change.

[Video] One-on-One with New NRCS Chief Matthew Lohr: Part 2

By Mike Lessiter posted on March 15, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops

No-Till Farmer's Mike Lessiter met in Washington, D.C. on March 12th with the new NRCS Chief, Matthew Lohr. In part 2 of this video we discuss Lohr's usage of cover crops on his own farming operation and his views on the roadblocks the general farming population has with adopting the practice.

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[Podcast] The Future of No-Till and Cover Crops with New NRCS Chief, Matthew Lohr

Alfalfa Winter Survival — A Complicated Subject

Recent NNTC Speaker to Be Featured on History Channel Series About Farming

Flooding and Stored Grain

Effects of Unharvested, Shattered, or Hailed-out Soybean Fields on Nutrient Supply for Corn

[Video] One-on-One with New NRCS Chief Matthew Lohr: Part 4

Spring Burndown Treatments for Winter Annual Weeds

Research Suggests No-Till, Cover Crops Helpful in Slug Management

[Video] One-on-One with New NRCS Chief Matthew Lohr: Part 3

[Video] One-on-One with New NRCS Chief Matthew Lohr: Part 2

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