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Ag States of America: Kansas

April 25, 2023 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Much more than shiny red slippers and tornados, Kansas has a wealth of agricultural products and commodities to offer the world. Get blown away by how much in this episode of Ag States of America, brought to you by Pivot Bio.

National Sorghum Producers to Lead $65 Million Climate Project

September 21, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: National Sorghum Producers

Rather than focusing on soil carbon sequestration alone, the NSP project will create a pathway for the impact of all practices to be quantified, tracked and verified with the intent to monetize these practices in ecosystems services markets of all kinds with an initial focus on low carbon fuel markets.

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 'Holy War' (Just Hole-y Data) on No-Till Carbon

By Brian O'Connor posted on August 10, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

The article, published in Anthropocene magazine, cites a study published in the journal "Geoderma," and set for release in the journal's November issue. The study has some issues. Perhaps because no-tillers are passionate and proud folks who take their preferred agricultural practices seriously, some of them are hopping mad.

Managing the Prussic Acid Hazard in Sorghum

July 18, 2022

Source: Kansas State Extension

While sorghum is a valuable forage crop, sorghum species can produce prussic acid, which can be toxic to livestock. Prussic acid, also known as hydrogen cyanide (HCN), can cause acute toxicity and death.

Albert Lea Buys Blue River Organic Seed

July 14, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Soil Health

The purchase makes Albert Lea the largest organic field seed supplier and producer in the United States.

USDA: 14% of Corn, 8% of Soybeans Planted So Far

May 2, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

USDA's crop progress report for the week ended May 1 reported 14% of corn crops and 8% of soybeans have been planted.

Planting Progress Report Shows Soybean Planting Underway

April 18, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Texas and Louisiana led the way among corn and soybean plantings, respectively.

USDA: Corn steady at 2%, Sorghum up to 14%

April 11, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Soybean figures were not yet included in the weekly report.

Dryland No-Tiller Takes Top Honors In National Sorghum Contest

By Brian O'Connor posted on December 20, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Kasey Gamble, who operates dryland no-till acres in Kiowa County, Kansas, secured the Bin Buster Award with a yield of 244.03 bushels per acre in the 2021 National Sorghum Producers Yield Contest.

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