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How Ag Can Reduce Greenhouse Gasses

September 7, 2010 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

The American Society of Agronomy, the Crop Science Society of America, and the Soil Science Society of America published a report titled “Agriculture’s Role in Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Capture.” The report highlights five ways to reduce emissions or increase capture of greenhouse gasses in agriculture.

Slugs Damage Corn, Soybeans, Grains, Alfalfa

April 29, 2010 | Posted in Crop Protection

Slug activity is picking up, particularly in portions of the Midwest receiving regular rains.

Failed Aerial Seeding Of Cover Crops Reported

October 9, 2009 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Reports are coming in from no-till farmers who cannot find seedlings in fields that received aerial application of cover crop seeds in late summer.

Is Your No-Till Planter Ready

February 23, 2009 | Posted in Equipment

The quality of your corn stand will largely depend on planter performance. An irregular stand can easily cost you 10% of your yield.

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No-Till Legend Concerned About Corn Profits in 2024

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin Till, Vincennes, Ind., no-tiller Ray McCormick explains why it’s going to be tough to “not lose a lot of money this year” on corn. Plus, we ask our readers, “On a scale of 1-10, how concerned are you about drought this year?” Hear why some farmers are worried, and why others aren’t very worried at all.

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