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RTK Helps No-Tiller Tame Tough Corn Residue Challenges

Ohio no-tiller Don Denton finds precise guidance helps his soybean planter steer clear of corn stubble, save seed and improve soybean stands on his farm.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on July 1, 2013 | Posted in Precision Agriculture, Residue Management

When it comes to residue management in no-till, real-time kinematic (RTK) guidance probably isn't the first tool farmers would consider using.

No-Till, Double-Cropping Become An Easy Fit For Salesman

With a crop rotation that increases profitability, feed-company salesman Jimmy Howard can still afford to no-till corn, soybeans and wheat on 450 acres outside of his full-time job.

By Laura Barrera posted on July 1, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

If it weren't for no-till, Jimmy Howard wouldn't be able to squeeze in a full-time sales career with farming.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Nudging No-Till Yields From Every Direction

Indiana no-tiller Jack Maloney finds mastering many production practices is the key to pushing no-till corn and soybeans yields higher.

By Jack Maloney and Martha Mintz posted on July 1, 2013 | Posted in Equipment, Soil Health

If there's one thing that has become clear to me after nearly 3 decades of no-tilling, it’s that there’s no one silver bullet to push no-till yields over the top. You need to do it all, and do it all well.

Post-Emergence Applications In Soybeans: Are You Waiting Too Long?

June 18, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Mark Loux, Ohio State University

Ohio State University weed expert Mark Loux shares some things to consider relative to POST treatments in soybeans.

Double-Cropping Veterans Share Expertise On Wheat, Soybeans

With attention to details, double-cropping systems cover the soil, improve soil health, ward off pests and diseases and protect profits, say veteran no-tillers John and Alexander Young.

By Laura Barrera posted on June 1, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection, Residue Management, Seeding & Planting

The reasons for squeezing a 3-year crop rotation into 2 years otherwise known as double cropping are fourfold. John Young and his son Alexander can attest to them.

Assessing Soybean Stands Under Cool Conditions

May 17, 2013 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Ohio State University

A significant portion of Ohio was planted and some (soybean) fields were planted right before this cold period.

Weather Challenges No-Tillers' Profitability

By Darrell Bruggink posted on May 1, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

Thank goodness for high grain prices — and crop insurance, too. A topsy-turvy 2012 saw both the highs and lows of choosing a career as a farmer.

Get The Most From Foliar Feeding Corn And Soybeans

Enhancing the nutrient efficiency of plants through the leaves is not only possible, but profitable, with the right level of management.

By Mark Parker posted on May 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Water Management

Foliar feeding corn and soybeans remains a controversial subject in some corners of agriculture, but not to an increasing number of farmers who are using the practice to fine-tune fertilization strategies to maximize yields.

6 Secrets That Could Help Boost Soybean Yields

After the “7 Wonders Of The Corn-Yield World” challenged status-quo thinking about corn, researchers Fred Below and Jason Haegele are breaking new ground with the secret sauce for doubling soybean yields.

By Laura Barrera posted on May 1, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Three years ago, Stark City, Mo., farmer Kip Cullers set the world record for soybean yields at 160 bushels an acre, nearly four times the average soybean field in the U.S.

No-Tillers Tame Heat And Tough Clay Soils

Relay soybeans, controlled traffic and cover crops play key roles in helping Randy and Nicole Small make no-till work in southeastern Kansas

By Mark Parker posted on April 1, 2013 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management, Water Management

Continuous no-till is an uncommon practice in southeast Kansas, where tight clay soils can hinder nutrient distribution and the growing environment causes rapid breakdown of residue.

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