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EPA to Reassess Safety of Glyphosate

June 20, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Reuters

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was ordered by a federal appeals court on Friday to take a fresh look at whether glyphosate, the active ingredient in Bayer AG's Roundup weed killer, poses unreasonable risks to humans and the environment.

No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators

[Podcast] Norbert Beaujot on No-Till Saskatchewan and Dot Technologies

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by The Andersons, we'll discusses the intersection of no-till and technology in Saskatchewan, Canada. The need for autonomy arose in Saskatchewan because of the shortage of available labor, says Norbert Beaujot. Farms — like his 3,000-acre no-till mixed crop and testing operation — were getting larger, but labor remained scarce.

By Brian O'Connor and Frank Lessiter posted on June 17, 2022 | Posted in Equipment, Soil Health

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by The Andersons, we'll discusses the intersection of no-till and technology in Saskatchewan, Canada. The need for autonomy arose in Saskatchewan because of the shortage of available labor, says Norbert Beaujot. Farms — like his 3,000-acre no-till mixed crop and testing operation — were getting larger, but labor remained scarce.

4 Considerations for Using Herbicides in Hot Weather

By Sarah Lancaster posted on June 17, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State University

Kansas State University shares 4 things to consider when applying herbicides during hot weather.

No-Till on a Map: NCAT Launches Web Atlas of Water Management-Focused Farmers

By Brian O'Connor posted on June 16, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

The Regenerator's Atlas of America is part of the the Soil For Water Project, which aims to network people curious about water and soil practices designed to keep on is designed to allow farmers, ranchers and land managers who are trying to hold more moisture in the soil to tell their stories.

Study: Nitrogen Fixation In Leaves Could Alter Crop Management

June 16, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: Rutgers University

The study, recently published in the journal Biology, investigated how bacteria in non-photosynthetic leaf cells of seed plants can naturally provide nitrogen to plants. Currently, inorganic nitrogen fertilizers, such as ammonia or nitrate, are commonly applied to soils, damaging soils, and causing nitrogen runoff that contaminates streams, rivers, and other water bodies.

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No-Till Highlights: June 16, 2022

June 16, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Strip-Till Farming

No-Till Farmer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at the grower's realm from the lofty digital realm. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web. “No-Till Farmer's Best of the Web" is brought to you by Mixmate by PRAXIDYN.

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How to Check Your Seed Tube Firmers

June 13, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Source: Precision Planting

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.

[Podcast] Fixing Broken Ecosystem Cycles with Dwayne Beck

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Bio-Till Cover Crops, we followed up with the recently-retired manager of Dakota Lakes Research Farm, Dwayne Beck about his time at Dakota Lakes and how he came to develop some of his controversial beliefs.

June 10, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Bio-Till Cover Crops, we followed up with the recently-retired manager of Dakota Lakes Research Farm, Dwayne Beck about his time at Dakota Lakes and how he came to develop some of his controversial beliefs.