A 2015 inventory found 46% of South Dakota cropland uses no-till practices, and 65% of cropland uses a cropping system that leaves at least 30% of residue coverage, the NRCS reports.
Winter is not the best time to apply manure and should be a last choice, but if you must make an application, follow these tips and regulations, provided by Penn State Extension.
Each hour lost in the spring from planter issues can be very costly due to delayed planting. Penn State Extension shares what to check and fix during the winter season.
The National Wildlife Federation is accepting applications for farmers and conservation professionals to conduct outreach to promote cover crops and provide region-specific information and farming knowledge to farmers and crop advisers.
The South Health Institute plans to establish national baselines for soil health, build knowledge of soil-health economics, offer educational programs and coordinate research on the topic.
With more weeds becoming herbicide-resistant, a longer-term perspective on weed management is important to preserve the value of these technologies, says Penn State Extension.
A study found that pre-emergence herbicide treatments combined with a post-emergence herbicide applied 3-4 weeks afterwards delivered 94% or greater control of Palmer amaranth and waterhemp.
Dormant seedings succeed as long as your soil is relatively dry and soil temperature is too cold for seeds to germinate, says University of Nebraska Extension
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