Items Tagged with 'University of Nebraska'

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Assessing Production Potential of Fall-planted Covers in Western Nebraska

By Vesh R. Thapa posted on January 30, 2025 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Cropwatch

UNL and NRCS researchers evaluated the growth and productivity of 30 commercially available cover crop species, varieties and mixtures planted in fall under the region’s unique climatic conditions.

Industry News

Paul Jasa Honored with No-Till Agriculture Award for 45 Years of Dedication to the Field

January 20, 2025 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

The University of Kentucky 2024 Shirley Philips No-Till award was presented to Paul Jasa, recognizing significant contributions to no-till agriculture spanning more than four decades.

Frankly Speaking

Measuring the Risk of Shifting to No-Till

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 4, 2024

With more growers shifting to no-till or strip-till, the risks and impact on cash flow need to be weighed carefully — particularly with today’s tough economic times.

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No-Till Highlights: Aug. 8, 2024

August 8, 2024

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.

Long-Term No-Till Contributor Honored for Soil Fertility Efforts

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 5, 2024

A long-time booster of no-till and strip-till, former University of Minnesota soils fertility specialist George Rehm has been posthumously named as the Agricultural Communicators Network (ACN) 2024 Distinguished Service Award honoree.

Frankly Speaking

Narrow Down Row Widths to Boost Weed Control

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 13, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

If you can’t easily beat the weeds growing in your no-tilled fields, then you need to come up with a better plan to crowd them out. That’s the wisdom gleaned from a recent weed control analysis on how narrower rows in corn and soybeans impact weed control.

How Does Warm Winter & Spring Affect Nitrogen Availability for Upcoming Crop?

By Javed Iqbal, Richard Ferguson, and Bijesh Maharjan posted on April 8, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Higher-than-normal temperatures and moisture might result in more nitrogen availability by facilitating soil organic matter decomposition.

Interseeded Cereal Rye Averages 27% Emergence in Nebraska Trial

April 2, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Cover crops are a recognized method for increasing soil health by reducing soil erosion, increasing soil organic matter and improving soil structure. Cover crops can also safeguard water quality by reducing nitrate leaching.

Measure Soil Bulk Density to Understand Soil’s Health

Maintaining pore space in agricultural soils reduces compaction

By Dan Crummett posted on February 23, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

For no-tillers interested in improving the productivity of their fields, measuring bulk density of soils at various levels can provide an indicator of overall soil health and any potential effects of compaction on soil structure.

No-Tiller's Cover-Cropped Acres 49 Degrees Cooler Than Bare Ground in High Heat

Management strategies, termination times & seed mixtures are all important aspects of a successful plan

December 6, 2023 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Strip-Till Farming

Source: Nebraska Farmer

It may have taken a “double-dog dare” for Oklahoma no-tiller Jimmy Emmons to try different crops and different cover crops in his rotation, but many of those experiments have paid big dividends in what Emmons calls “wow” moments.

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No-Tiller Francke Groeneweg Details Composting System

Franck Groeneweg, who no-tills a variety of crops on more than 12,000 acres near Three Forks, Mont., shares how his massive Johnson-Su bioreactor system allows him to apply compost extract in furrow during planting season.

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