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A Symphony of Soil Signals in Wheat Science

March 16, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection, Soil Health

Source: Washington State University Extension

Researchers are using a new mass spectrometer to understand the intricate web of chemical signals that drive the health and development of wheat, reports Washington State University Extension.

Assessing Winter Wheat Freeze Damage

March 15, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Kentucky Extension

University of Kentucky Extensions says to determine the number of healthy tillers that remain, which will help determine the yield potential of the field and whether to keep or destroy the wheat crop.

Manure Win-Wins: Substituting Commercial Fertilizer

March 14, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

University of Nebraska Extension discusses the fertility benefits of manure and how to get the most value from a manure application.

Postponing P and K Applications May Save Money

March 11, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

University studies indicate you could save as much as $52 per acre by delaying applications of phosphorus, potassium or sulfur if soil tests are above critical levels.

Recommendations for Planting Soybeans After Soybeans

March 10, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: Michigan State University Extension

Michigan State University Extension experts discuss the principle challenges and risks of planting second-year soybeans and provide some management recommendations for mitigating them.

Skip-Row Corn Provides Improved Drought Tolerance in Dryland Corn

March 10, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Water Management

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

University of Nebraska Extension shares the pros and cons of skip-row planting, which is used to prevent corn plants from using all of the available soil water too early in the growing season.

Plan Now for Corn Silage Success — Part 1: Hybrid Selection

March 10, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Michigan State University Extension

Consider hybrid maturity, yield and quality, and agronomic traits when selecting corn hybrids for silage.

[Podcast] Lessons from 55 Years of No-Tilling

In this No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Copperhead Ag, we welcome Kentucky father and son no-tillers John and Alex Young to share the lessons they’ve learned from the first 55 years of no-tilling.

March 8, 2017 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

How to Set Up Check Strips for Canola Fields

March 8, 2017 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Precision Agriculture

Source: Alberta Canola Producers Commission

Here are some tips from the Alberta Canola Producers Commission for setting up check strips in your canola fields to see if a new product or technique will pay off on your farm.

Making Decisions on Greenbugs, Cherry-Oat Aphids in Wheat

March 8, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Oklahoma State University Extension

Here are some tips from Oklahoma State University Extension on making decisions on whether to control aphids so growers can decide to add an insecticide with their top-dress fertilizer.

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A Symphony of Soil Signals in Wheat Science

Assessing Winter Wheat Freeze Damage

Manure Win-Wins: Substituting Commercial Fertilizer

Postponing P and K Applications May Save Money

Recommendations for Planting Soybeans After Soybeans

Skip-Row Corn Provides Improved Drought Tolerance in Dryland Corn

Plan Now for Corn Silage Success — Part 1: Hybrid Selection

[Podcast] Lessons from 55 Years of No-Tilling

How to Set Up Check Strips for Canola Fields

Making Decisions on Greenbugs, Cherry-Oat Aphids in Wheat

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