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[Podcast] 15 Tips for a More Efficient and Environmentally Responsible Fertility Program

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., we welcome the 9th class of Responsible Nutrient Management Practitioners to share their 15 tips for a more effective and efficient fertility program.

May 11, 2017

USDA Reorganization to Build Global Demand for U.S. Ag Products

May 11, 2017

Source: USDA

The USDA will create an undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs in the USDA, and a new undersecretary will be selected for a newly named Farm Production and Conservation mission area.

Worms Help Dairies Manage Manure, Recover Nutrients

May 10, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Washington State University Extension

Washington State University discusses how a farm is using worms to recover nutrients in liquid manure that is generated by Royal Dairy in Washington state.

New Sugarcane Aphid Early Warning System Debuts

May 10, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

Grain and forage sorghum producers can now monitor the progression of the sugarcane aphid across Texas via an online mapping program conducted by AgriLife Extension in cooperation with Kansas State University.

Sorghum Nitrogen Rates: Comparing Standard vs. Haney Soil Test Recommendations

May 9, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University researchers discuss a field-scale, replicated trial testing different fertilizer nitrogen rates on sorghum last year utilizing both standard and Rick Haney soil tests to develop recommendations.

Consider Soil Salinity and Carbonate Levels When Planting Soybeans

May 8, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: North Dakota State University Extension

Choosing the correct fields to plant soybeans into this season will bring the greatest profit, as soil salinity and fields with high soil carbonate levels will produce lower yields.

6 Tips on Controlling Marestail Before Planting Soybeans

May 6, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: Penn State Extension

Be sure you are scouting for marestail before you plant your no-till soybeans and using effective herbicides with both burndown and residual control, says Penn State Extension.

Planting Corn into Cold Soils

May 5, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: North Dakota State University Extension

North Dakota State University Extension warns that a heavy, cold rain after planting seems to increase the chances of imbibitional injury because it overwhelms the ability of the soil to warm the water before it reaches the seed.

17 Things to Check Before No-Till Planting

May 4, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Source: Penn State Extension

Take a few minutes to review this checklist from Penn State Extension to ensure optimum planter performance this season.

Timing is Critical with Pre-Emergence Flumioxazin-Based Herbicides in Soybeans

May 3, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

University of Nebraska Extension recommends applying flumioxazin-based herbicides in soybeans within 3-4 days of planting soybeans, as application after emergence will result in severe crop injury.

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[Podcast] 15 Tips for a More Efficient and Environmentally Responsible Fertility Program

USDA Reorganization to Build Global Demand for U.S. Ag Products

Worms Help Dairies Manage Manure, Recover Nutrients

New Sugarcane Aphid Early Warning System Debuts

Sorghum Nitrogen Rates: Comparing Standard vs. Haney Soil Test Recommendations

Consider Soil Salinity and Carbonate Levels When Planting Soybeans

6 Tips on Controlling Marestail Before Planting Soybeans

Planting Corn into Cold Soils

17 Things to Check Before No-Till Planting

Timing is Critical with Pre-Emergence Flumioxazin-Based Herbicides in Soybeans

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