Soybeans

No Stone Unturned in Quest for Healthy Soils

Northwest Ohio no-tiller solves soil health puzzle with plant diversity, cover crops and heavy focus on water quality.

By Noah Newman posted on October 24, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment, Residue Management, Soil Health

One of the first things you’ll notice when pulling up to Les Seiler’s house is the personalized license plate on his car, with the letters “NO TIL.” Before you even shake the jovial farmer’s hand, it’s clear how enthusiastic he is about conservation ag, specifically soil health.

Input Costs

Uneven Input Prices Likely To Stay, Researcher Says

October 21, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Morning Ag Clips

U.S. prices for fertilizer stabilized in June and then declined in July and August, but Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute research associate Ben Brown says it is unlikely they will remain low.

Applying Manure with a Dragline Helps No-Tillers with Cover Crop Termination

Growers from Perrysville, Ohio, utilize manure from their 650-cow dairy to maintain high-yielding double crops, and feed for their herd.

By Sarah Hill posted on October 20, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment

The practice of using a dragline on emerging corn began in 2019, due to the extremely wet weather rearranging the Ayers’ cover crop termination schedule. The termination date varies each year, thanks to several factors, including the custom spraying schedule, the weather and what herbicide program the Ayers are using. They typically use glyphosate and 2,4-D to terminate the cereal rye.

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No-Till Can Save The World, If We Let It

By Rod Sommerfield posted on October 17, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

I wonder is there a time where we will pass the point of no return because of some people’s greed, lack of knowledge or resistance to change. Will there be the resources to provide for the generations to come?

Online Extras

Fall Tips From Dedicated South Dakota No-Tillers

By Katie Pratt posted on October 5, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

No-tillers Brian and Jamie Johnson aren’t afraid to stand out, and they’ve tried two approaches for things that could be available for the fall.

Direct Management Leads Back to No-Till on UK Estates Farm

October 3, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment, Soil Health

Source: Farmers Weekly

When managers of the Bradford Estates wanted to bring land under direct management, they turned to a farmer with no land. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.

Who's Afraid of Regenerative Agriculture?

By Shane Thomas posted on September 16, 2022 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Upstream Ag Insights

Whether regenerative ag continues to be a term talked about, or some other terms takes (eg: “biodynamic agriculture” or “climate smart agriculture”) its place, it’s useful to break down and understand not just the definition, but the principles that go into that definition.

Best of the Web

No-Till Highlights: Sept. 8, 2022

September 8, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Strip-Till Farming

No-Till Farmer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at the grower's realm from the lofty digital realm. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web. “No-Till Farmer's Best of the Web" is brought to you by Sound Agriculture.

USDA Issues Double-Crop Insurance FAQ for Growers

By Brian O'Connor posted on September 1, 2022 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

For now, the agency is focused on double-crop soybeans and double-crop sorghum, though they are examining the possibility of additional other crops at some point in the future.

No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators

[Podcast] Neal Kinsey’s Sulfuric Take on Nutrient Management

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by Verdesian Life Sciences, features Missouri-based fertility expert Neal Kinsey. Kinsey’s discussion examines the findings of seven soil samples from various geographic regions, soil types and crop rotations.

By Brian O'Connor posted on September 1, 2022 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by Verdesian Life Sciences, features Missouri-based fertility expert Neal Kinsey. Kinsey’s discussion examines the findings of seven soil samples from various geographic regions, soil types and crop rotations.

Articles Tagged with ''soybeans''

No Stone Unturned in Quest for Healthy Soils

Uneven Input Prices Likely To Stay, Researcher Says

Applying Manure with a Dragline Helps No-Tillers with Cover Crop Termination

No-Till Can Save The World, If We Let It

Fall Tips From Dedicated South Dakota No-Tillers

Direct Management Leads Back to No-Till on UK Estates Farm

Who's Afraid of Regenerative Agriculture?

No-Till Highlights: Sept. 8, 2022

USDA Issues Double-Crop Insurance FAQ for Growers

[Podcast] Neal Kinsey’s Sulfuric Take on Nutrient Management

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