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When Wet Or Dry, No-Till Rotations, Covers And Cattle Are The Answer

The Cowans adopted no-till because of drought, but found intense rotations and cover crops helped them deal with today’s excess moisture.

By John Dobberstein and Martha Mintz posted on October 1, 2014 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Water Management

My father, Art, truly stumbled into no-till by pure happenstance. In the early 1980s he decided he needed to get away for a day or two so he took a drive to North Dakota.

Seven Considerations For Timing Fall Alfalfa Harvest

September 2, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Penn State Extension

Traditionally, the recommendation has been NOT to harvest alfalfa 4 to 6 weeks (critical period) before the first killing frost. That is still very safe advice.

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.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Bucking The Tillage Trend In An Alpine Desert

No-till practices are saving Colorado grower Billy Burns’ soils, and even helping his fields recover from a tragic herbicide mistake.

By Billy Burns and Martha Mintz posted on September 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

As no-tillers we are definitely an oddity here in the highly productive San Luis Valley of Colorado. While we strive to keep our acres covered and undisturbed, the farmers surrounding us move masses of earth with every crop.

Reports Of Palmer Amaranth, Waterhemp In Soybeans, Alfalfa

July 22, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

Source: Penn State University

Over the last two weeks, we have heard of at least four new reports of either Palmer amaranth or it's close relative waterhemp.

Managing Stand Losses In Alfalfa Fields

May 30, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Michigan State University Extension

After the long frigid winter followed by cold wet spring, there is much concern about potential winterkill in alfalfa stands.

Alfalfa Seed Size, Shape Affect Seeder Calibration

April 14, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: By Marvin Hall, Penn State Extension

Farmers who grow corn or soybeans generally know, and have checked, the seeding rate they're planting.

Army Cutworm Treatment For Wheat, Alfalfa, Winter Canola

March 25, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State University

Varying levels of army cutworms have been found on scattered fields of wheat, alfalfa and canola in Kansas as of mid-March.

Acid Soils Jeopardize Alfalfa Seedlings

March 14, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: By Bruce Anderson, Extension Forage Specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

If you're planning on seeding new alfalfa into ground that has been in row crops for many years, it’s wise to get a "special" soil test before planting.

Evaluating, Managing Alfalfa Winter Injury

March 6, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

For much of the Midwest, this has been one of the coldest winters in several decades. Chicago hasn't seen a winter this frigid in the past 30 years, and ranks as the 8th coldest average winter temperature since 1871. They have also recorded nearly 60 inches of snow through the first week of February.

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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.

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