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Resistant Kochia A Threat To No-Till

By Laura Barrera posted on July 16, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

The spread of glyphosate-resistant kochia is threatening no-till practices in some areas of the U.S., says Kansas State University.

Poison Hemlock Is A Manageable Menace

July 2, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ag Answers

Poison hemlock is a problem for both livestock and row-crop producers, but can be eliminated without causing damage if identified in its first year of growth, a Purdue Extension weed scientist says.

Controlling Marestail Post-Emergence In Corn

By Mark Loux posted on June 20, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University

Dicamba, Liberty and atrazine are the most effective options for controlling marestail post-emergence in corn, and atrazine alone may not kill larger plants.

Palmer Amaranth On The Move In Kentucky

June 9, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: University of Kentucky

Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) continues to march across Kentucky.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Breaking Through The Plow Pan, Taking No-Till To New Heights

Ralph Upton Jr. didn’t know how his early gamble on no-till and cover crops would pay off, but he’s reaping the rewards for his sustainable investment.

By Ralph Upton and Martha Mintz posted on June 1, 2014 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Soil Health

If we’re talking cover crops, I could keep a person up all night. Cover crops are truly amazing in what they can accomplish, and the number of different hats they can wear on the farm.

8 Tips For Fine Tuning No-Till Planter Performance

No-till planter specialist Dave Dum shares how to properly adjust and maintain some of the key no-till planter parts that will help accomplish a better stand and lead to higher yields.

By Laura Barrera posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

If seed isn't planted correctly, no-tillers can expect to lose yield before the crop even emerges from the ground. Achieving high-yielding crops begins with a planter that is properly equipped, maintained and adjusted for field conditions.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

No-Till, Crop Diversity Boost Yields, Cover Big Country With Less Equipment

A planter and drill are all no-tiller Bryan Jorgensen needs to seed 11,000 acres, while cover crops and grazing add a profitable dimension.

By Bryan Jorgensen posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

With the number of acres our family crops, you would think we would have a whole battery of equipment.

Harvest Weed Control For Corn And Soybeans

September 13, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Paul O. Johnson, South Dakota State University Extension

This year, due to poor spraying conditions, wet planting conditions and increased resistance, there are a lot of fields with weed escapes.

How Winter Annual Weeds Could Be Stealing Your Nitrogen

July 15, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

Source: CertifiedCropAdviser.org

Winter annual weeds, such as field pennycress and henbit, have grown into a serious management concern in no-till corn and soybean for some growers.

Volunteer Corn: It's More Than A Weed Control Issue

June 7, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Lizabeth Stahl, Extension Educator - Crops, University of Minnesota

Conditions experienced in 2012 have combined to create almost a perfect storm in some fields for potentially high volunteer corn populations in 2013.

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