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From the Desk of Laura Barrera

Cover Crops Prove Profitable in 2015

By Laura Barrera posted on August 2, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops

Once again, growers who seed cover crops have higher yields — and profits — than those who don’t, say the results of Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) and Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC)’s fourth annual Cover Crop Survey.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

Don’t Get Burned by Herbicide Carryover

By John Dobberstein posted on July 27, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

I was recently perusing the regular e-newsletter sent out by the cover crop company Green Cover Seed and noticed an excellent article from Kansas farmer, salesman and educator Dale Strickler that is worth sharing.

From the Desk of Laura Barrera

Soybean Acres a Battlefield Between No-Tillers and Slugs

By Laura Barrera posted on July 19, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Some no-tillers have had to replant soybeans two or three times thanks to slug damage, but there are management practices no-tillers can try to keep their crops safe while continuing to no-till.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

Is Your No-Till Operation ‘Disruptive’ Enough?

By John Dobberstein posted on July 13, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

In less than a month the Summer Olympics will be kicking off in Rio de Janeiro, and if you’re lucky, perhaps you’ll find enough time to catch some of the world’s most dedicated athletes going for the gold.

From the Desk of Laura Barrera

Focus on Soil Health Now to Be Competitive Later

By Laura Barrera posted on July 5, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Despite genetic improvements to corn hybrids and soybean varieties, without soil health — especially soil organic matter — growers may see their yields plateau.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

Drones Could Improve Efficiencies for ‘Bleeding-Edge’ No-Tillers

By John Dobberstein posted on June 22, 2016 | Posted in Equipment

The FAA's new rules on unmanned aerial vehicles should make it easier for you to use these machines to monitor crop and livestock and obtain data for improved decision making on your farm.

From the Desk of Laura Barrera

Save Your Nutrients with No-Till, Covers

By Laura Barrera posted on June 14, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

When it comes to nutrient loss, no-till practices sometimes get the blame. But a study out of Iowa found that tillage also contributes to nutrient runoff.

Frankly Speaking

Monsanto Has More to Worry About Than Just a Bayer Buyout

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 11, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Along with the potential sale to Bayer, there are a number of other major worries sitting on the desks of Monsanto executives these days that can impact no-tillers.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

What Weed Genetics Mean to You

By John Dobberstein posted on June 8, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

Herbicide resistance in weeds isn’t exactly a new topic. But there’s some interesting news emerging about how weed species are becoming resistant.

From the Desk of Laura Barrera

What Can We Learn from the Top-Yielding No-Till Soybean Growers?

By Laura Barrera posted on May 31, 2016

With Nasdaq reporting a jump in soybean futures last week, I took a look at the last three No-Till Operational Benchmark Studies to see what trends may exist among the highest-yielding no-till soybean growers.

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Cover Crops Prove Profitable in 2015

Don’t Get Burned by Herbicide Carryover

Soybean Acres a Battlefield Between No-Tillers and Slugs

Is Your No-Till Operation ‘Disruptive’ Enough?

Focus on Soil Health Now to Be Competitive Later

Drones Could Improve Efficiencies for ‘Bleeding-Edge’ No-Tillers

Save Your Nutrients with No-Till, Covers

Monsanto Has More to Worry About Than Just a Bayer Buyout

What Weed Genetics Mean to You

What Can We Learn from the Top-Yielding No-Till Soybean Growers?

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