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No-Tiller Leverages Relay Cropping to Cut Inputs By 50%

Farmer’s novel approach turns rain and sunshine into profitable yields.

By Mike Wilson posted on August 3, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Source: Farm Progress

You realize you’re in for something unusual the moment you arrive at Jason Mauck’s farm in Indiana.

Cover Crops Maximize Yield for Pennsylvania No-Tiller

By Noah Newman posted on July 8, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Annville, Pa., no-tiller Zach Alger is a big believer in the benefits of cover crops. His 318-bushel corn yield was good enough for first place in the state’s 2023 NCGA Corn Yield Contest. Alger says planting conditions across his farm have improved quite a bit since he started using wheat as a cover crop about 10 years ago.

No-Till Innovator Envisions Multiple Cash Crops Planted Together, No Inputs as Future of Farming

Already running a 100% organic no-till operation, Rick Clark continues exploring methods for more efficient, profitable farming

By Elise Koning posted on June 28, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

No-Till Innovator Rick Clark of Williamsport, Ind., says diversity is his top consideration in building soil health. His farm fields have 9 different crops growing throughout the year.

Locus Agriculture Unveils 6 New Biological In-Furrow & Seed Treatments

February 1, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Locus Agriculture introduced six new biological treatments to its Rhizolizer Duo product line.

Does Phosphorus Fertilizer Always Result in a Positive Yield Response?

January 31, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: C.O.R.N. Newsletter

A few frequent questions about phosphorus (P) fertilizer use are: Does P fertilizer always result in a positive yield response? How much yield increase is expected with applied P? What is the likelihood of yield penalty if P fertilizer is not applied?

Beck's: Chopping Corn Head Provides Up to 15-Bushel Yield Advantage

Residue management at the combine is important, and steps you take to promote good residue practices will positively impact next year's planting pass.

September 28, 2023 | Posted in Residue Management

Source: Farm Progress

Whether you are harvesting corn or soybeans, residue management at the combine is important. Any steps you take to better promote good residue practices will positively impact the following season's planting pass and will continue into stand establishment.

Band In-Furrow Fertilizer with Winter Wheat

September 20, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Wheat is considered a highly responsive crop to band-applied fertilizers, particularly phosphorus (P).

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