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Asiatic Garden Beetles Attack Field Crops

June 15, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection

Damage is very apparent in the Michigan, Indiana and Ohio Region. Here’s what we’ve learned so far about this pest.

Armyworm, Something to Consider

May 29, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection

Armyworm moths prefer to lay their eggs on dense grassy vegetation (e.g., wheat, grass hay, and grass cover crops). Larval development should now have advanced to the point that fields should be assessed for feeding damage.

How Much Will Delayed Planting Cost You in Yield?

April 22, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Purdue University Corny News Network

Delayed planting by itself is no guarantee of lower grain yield, says Purdue University, and "mudding in" a crop early to avoid planting late will almost always end up being an unwise decision.

Stalk Roller Links Residue Breakdown with No-Till Benefits

Manufacturer says by sizing corn stalks into small-but-connected pieces, the 360 Chainroll can increase microbial activity through faster residue decomposition and create a ‘virgin’ seedbed.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on February 12, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

Managing corn residue can be an annual challenge for no-tillers, and finding the right tools and tactics to do so effectively is essential to maximizing yield potential and nutrient uptake.

Deadlines for Tri-State EQIP Signup Approaching

December 9, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: IPM Institute of North America

Indiana and Michigan NRCS announced Dec. 19 as their signup deadline for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program.

Should You Double-Crop Soybeans This Year?

June 18, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: By Steve Crafton, LG Seeds

Should you consider double-cropping soybeans after wheat this year? If soil moisture is adequate and wheat harvest is timely, planting soybeans can be an option for adding profit.

No-Till Practices Yield ‘Win-Win’ For Nutrient Use

No-tillers honored as Responsible Nutrient Management Practitioners share how data management, cover crops, split applications and tissue testing helped them increase yields more efficiently.

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Three innovative no-till farm operations were recognized by the Responsible Nutrient Management Foundation during the National No-Tillage Conference in Springfield, Ill.

No-Till And Strip-Till: The Best Of Both Worlds

Precision technology, cover crops and innovative equipment are helping Indiana no-tiller and strip-tiller Mike Shuter and sons get the most out of two different conservation-tillage systems.

By John Dobberstein and Jack Zemlicka posted on February 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Strip-Till Farming

The 1980s were difficult times for farmers, and it was no different for Mike Shuter and his family. Hoping to make due with less, they looked to no-till to reduce fuel, labor and expenses, with the hope of maintaining yields.

Taming Variable Soils To Hit Record-Breaking No-Till Yields

No-till, fungicide, in-furrow insecticide and precision technology helped Bob Little reach nearly 300-bushel corn on his northwest Indiana farm’s variable soils.

By Laura Barrera posted on January 1, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

If there's one thing Bob Little’s fields aren't short on, it’s soil types.

No-Till, Covers May Hold Key To Easing Nutrient-Loading Issues

The success of no-till, cover crops and nutrient stewardship in Indiana’s Eagle Creek Watershed could serve as a blueprint for preserving farmland productivity without sacrificing water quality.

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

Farmers are increasingly faced with a daunting task: increasing crop yields for a growing world population while trying to minimize the impact of their management decisions on fragile watersheds.

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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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