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NRCS Launches Cover Crop Costs Tool

March 5, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

The Cover Crop Economic Decision Support Tool helps growers, landowners and others make informed decisions when considering whether to use cover crops.

Deciding Whether to Grow Roundup Ready Alfalfa

February 19, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

If planting new alfalfa fields this spring, University of Nebraska suggests considering needs and costs when selecting traits, particularly Roundup Ready alfalfa.

No-Tillers Build Better Practices at National No-Tillage Conference

From using cover crops to cycle nutrients to easing compaction with precision technology, no-tillers took home a bounty of no-till tips from the 23rd annual National No-Tillage Conference.

By No-Till Farmer Staff posted on February 11, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Precision Agriculture

Nearly 1,000 No-Tillers made the trek to Cincinnati this January to listen to top-notch soil health scientists and no-till experts, network with fellow growers, and take away valuable information and insights for building better no-till practices on their operations at the National No-Tillage Conference.

Controlling Fertilizer Costs With Lower Crop Revenues

January 31, 2014 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Source: University of Illinois

Even with fertilizer cost decreases, evaluating the level of fertilizer applications may be advisable, perhaps lowering application rates given recent price changes.

Crop Budgeting for 2014 Wheat

November 1, 2013 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

This fall there are two key economic issues to consider in wheat production: lower grain prices and fertilizer costs. A year ago, July 2013 wheat futures traded at $8.67. Today, July 2014 wheat trades at $7.04. The decline in wheat prices over the past year equates to about $98 per acre on an average 60-bushel yield.

Implement Guidance Paves The Way To Profitability

Technology that keeps field implements in line is gaining momentum as no-tillers and strip-tillers see increased yields, and lower input costs, through improved accuracy with field operations.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 1, 2013 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

When Jim Irwin began strip-tilling in 1996, one of his biggest frustrations was being unable to precisely place seed in the strips he formed in the fall.

Could We See Another Dust Bowl Era In The U.S.?

By John Dobberstein posted on November 21, 2012 | Posted in Water Management

With a historic drought pounding the U.S. this year, an important question is being raised once again: Could we see another Dust Bowl era in the U.S.?

Proper Blend Of Precision Ag Pays Off For Strip-Tillers

Jeff and Clay Reints have turned to auto-steer and prescription planting to cut seed costs, gauge field fertility and push for more consistent yields.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on September 1, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Clay Reints doesn't shy away from a challenge. So when his father, Jeff, decided 4 years ago to begin exploring the tools of precision farming, Clay accepted the job of getting it done.

Study: Costs, Labor Still Factor In Cover Crop Use

July 18, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops

Winter cover crops are an important component of nutrient cycling, soil cover and organic matter content.

Farmers May Spend More To Produce 2011 Crops

December 3, 2010 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Source: Ohio State University, Penn State University

Grain prices moved higher this year and the costs of growing them are likely to do the same in the year ahead, according to Purdue University estimates.

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