Last fall was not favorable for manure application to farm fields. Thus, many producers are interested in spring application with an eye on capturing the nitrogen contained in the manure to reduce the need for purchased nitrogen.

Overall, research updates have proven that previous recommendations were too conservative and more nitrogen is available to crops. 

Producers may apply for CLEAR30, a voluntary, incentive-based conservation program, from April 1, 2022, through Aug. 5, 2022.   

From lessons learned getting a system established to incorporating a comprehensive cover cropping program, the 9th annual event will provide strategic strip-till knowledge for beginner and veteran strip-tillers.

"The only regret I have about no-tilling is that I didn’t start sooner," McNabb wrote in 2005.

Depending on what glyphosate product you’ve purchased for this year, your application rate may need to be different than prior years to deliver the same amount of herbicide.

While many farmers already applied nitrogen (N) for corn last fall, others are getting ready for spring preplant applications.