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Navigating Through a Soil Health Assessment

June 12, 2018 | Posted in Soil Health

Many conservation practices can maintain and enhance physical, chemical and biological soil properties that contribute to overall soil biological functions as fundamental drivers that support plant growth and productivity.

What’s the Real Deal with Soybean Cyst Nematodes and Cover Crops?

December 12, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Iowa State University

There is an increasing interest regarding the potential for cover crops and soybean cyst nematode to interact in the field. Particularly with the possibility that cover crops could decrease soybean cyst nematoden numbers.

Addressing the Edge or Border Effect on Corn Yields

November 14, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

There have been many reports across Iowa of corn along the edge of the fields yielding drastically less than the remainder of the field. In many cases, the yield loss is most obvious on the southern edge of the field, says Iowa State University.

Nitrogen Considerations for 2017's Dry Conditions

By John Sawyer and Antonio Mallarino posted on September 7, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Iowa State University

The dry conditions in some areas of the U.S. in 2017 have raised several soil fertility questions. In some cases, there has been relatively normal crop production and no need for management changes. In other situations with severely damaged crops, there is potential for adjustments for the 2018 corn crop.

No-Tillers Urged to Participate in Cover Crop Economics Survey

February 24, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: Practical Farmers of Iowa

Iowa State University and Practice Farmers of Iowa are working to quantify the return on investment in seeding cover crops on farms.

From the Desk of Laura Barrera

Will Politics Affect Your Crop Rotation?

By Laura Barrera posted on February 22, 2017

Two of the biggest issues President Trump focused on during his election campaign were ending illegal immigration, mainly from Mexico, and trade policy. And now U.S. corn farmers may feel the backlash of that agenda.

Hagie Mfg. Enters Into Offsite Location With Iowa State University Research Park

September 9, 2014 | Posted in Equipment

Hagie Mfg. announces that the family-owned agricultural application equipment manufacturer has entered into a lease agreement with the Iowa State University Research Park.

Iron Availability Matters, But Plant Intake Varies

Obtaining iron-chlorosis crop ratings prior to planting, and choosing varieties and hybrids wisely, can help no-tillers avoid iron deficiency problems

By Claire Keyes posted on September 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

When it comes to plant requirements, iron is needed in small amounts to facilitate proper plant growth and production.

An 'Honest No-Till Education' Yields Serious No-Till Learning

Weed biology, cloud data systems, nutrient cycling, biological pest control and much more were discussed at the 22nd annual National No-Tillage Conference in Springfield, Ill.

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on March 1, 2014 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

For the second year in a row, more than 1,000 attendees took in valuable tips and information about improving their no-tillage systems during the National No-Tillage Conference held in January at Springfield, Ill.

Boost No-Till Corn Yields With Better ‘P’ Placement

Using in-furrow application methods can help make phosphorus more available to growing corn and net more bushels for no-tillers, says researcher Jerry Wilhm.

By Laura Barrera posted on December 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Over the last several years, input expenses for no-tillers in general have increased by approximately 21%, and one of the highest-costing inputs is fertilizer.

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