The seed firmer gently presses the seed into the bottom of the seed trench, making sure the seed is surrounded by good, moist soil on all sides. A quick test will ensure you have the proper amount of tension on your seed firmers. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

The report summarizes the basic planting schedule and points to the advantages the combination of organic and no-till soils can offer.

Matt Grosshans, a Hamilton County, Neb., farmer, knows reduced tillage, cover crops and crop rotations were vital to maintaining his soil.

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Since the introduction of Roundup Ready crops in the mid- to late-1990s, postemergence herbicides have played an increasing role in weed control for many crops including corn, soybean, cotton and wheat.

The transmission of palmer amaranth via manure (frequently ingested via contaminated feed) has been previously reported, researchers wrote. However, past research has used a variety of methods to identify amaranth seeds discovered in manure.

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According to the University of Minnesota, farmers are faced with the decision of whether or not to plant some of their crop or take prevent plant, plant their planned crop late, or switch to a different crop. There are many factors to consider when making these decisions and each farmer will need to evaluate what options fit best with their operation and situation.