Home / seed

Articles Tagged with ''seed''

No-Tiller Plants Seeds Of Success

Garth Mulkey improved soil structure,cut costs and nearly tripled the lineup of seed crops grown on his Oregon farm by committing to no-till

By Dan Zinkland posted on February 1, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Tillage radishes do double duty for Monmouth, Ore., no-tiller Garth Mulkey.

How CRP Was Turned Into Production Land Using No-Till

December 2, 2010 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: The Prairie Star

Can former CRP be successfully transitioned into good cropland without breaking up the ground?

No-till Winter Canola Considerations

November 19, 2010 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Chad Godsey, Oklahoma State University

This publication from Oklahoma State Univeristy will provide some general guidelines/recommendations about canola production in a no-till system.

Tips For Soybean Production In No-Till

November 5, 2010 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Source: Aaron Saeugling, Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist

When managing soybean production in no-till conditions, growers need to consider several management strategies, including variety selection, insect management, disease management, fertility management and weed management.

Benefits From Cover Crops May Be Cumulative

November 5, 2010 | Posted in Cover Crops

A cover crop trial conducted at the Ridgetown campus of the University of Guelph suggests that the economic benefits of growing cover crops is equal to or better than the results of its no-cover trials after factoring in the cost of seed and other inputs for the cover crop.

Consider Volunteer Corn Issues Following Severe Hail Events

October 25, 2010 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Recent severe hail events in parts of Nebraska have left some fields with tremendous yield loss from hail stones beating down corn plants, knocking ears from plants, or shelling seed from the cob.

Certified Seed Vs. Grower-Saved Seed: How to Feed a Hungary World

October 19, 2010 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Source: Syngenta Crop Protection

For centuries, growers have planted seed, saved seed and replanted seed, but as the global population continues to grow, the need to produce more on existing acres is critical.

Pressured to Place that Corn Seed Order? Remember the Basics

October 19, 2010 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Joe Lauer, Corn Agronomist

This time of year growers are under a lot of pressure to buy seed, as seed salesmen pursue seed commitments through volume pricing and early purchase incentives often before the current year's yield trial results are available.

Is Planting Cover Crops Affecting My Crop Insurance Coverage

October 19, 2010 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Chris Bruynis, Ohio State University Extension

In recent years the number of acres seeded to cover crops in Ohio has been increasing with the introduction of various legumes and barassica crops.

No-Till Operational Benchmark Study

Not A Bad Year For No-Tillers… All Things Considered

While 2009 brought a decrease in net farm income, No-Till Farmer readers weathered a year where grain prices dropped dramatically

By Darrell Bruggink posted on May 1, 2010 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Current Issue

No-Till Farmer

Get full access NOW to the most comprehensive, powerful and easy-to-use online resource for no-tillage practices. Just one good idea will pay for your subscription hundreds of times over.

Subscribe Now

No-Till vs. Mud, Fire & Water Facebook Videos

Twin-Row Cereal Rye Adds 35-Bushel Advantage in No-Tiller’s Irrigated Corn

Add Covers, Subtract Inputs & Multiply Profits with Systems Approach to No-Till

Must Read Free Eguides

Download these helpful knowledge building tools

Last-Minute Planter Prep for No-Tillers & Strip-Tillers

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin-Till, precision specialist Chad Baker, co-owner of Baker Precision Planter Works in Orangeville, Ill., helps a first-generation no-tiller with planter setup, and later encounters a couple problems with a strip-tiller’s new 24-row planter. Plus, veteran agronomist Brad Forkner checks in with a couple tips for farmers to keep in mind before they take the field.

Top Directory Listings

Needham Ag Technologies, LLC

Needham Ag understands the role of technology in making better use of limited resources within a specific environment by drawing on a wealth of global experience to overcome the challenges facing today's farmers, manufacturers and dealers.

Titan International, Inc

Titan offers a full line of wheels, tires and undercarriage products for a wide variety of off-the-road equipment.

The Andersons PureGrade

The Andersons grows enduring relationships through extraordinary service, a deep knowledge of the market, and a knack for finding new ways to add value as we have done for nearly 70 years.

Articles Tagged with ''seed''

Top Articles

Current Issue

Must Read Free Eguides

Videos