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Managing Residue In Narrower Corn Rows

Properly size upper stalks, leave lower stalk standing, move trash with row cleaners and plant between old rows for great stands

By Jim Leverich posted on February 1, 2010 | Posted in Residue Management, Precision Agriculture

Managing residue in any no-till system can be a challenge with today’s high-yielding transgenic hybrids.

Spring 2009, Take Two In 2010

Experts offer advice for no-tillers once again contending with a slew of issues this spring stemming from a late, wet harvest

By Martha Ostendorf posted on February 1, 2010 | Posted in Crop Protection, Residue Management

Déjà vu. No-tillers probably felt it this fall as they battled rain and then raced to beat the snow getting crops harvested, just like 2008.

Harvest Ruts, Compaction Leave No-Tillers With Questions

Long-term no-till fields may recover through natural means, and tillage may set back those all-important macropores a few years

By Jim Leverich posted on January 1, 2010 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

With wet conditions during harvest, no-tillers are likely concerned about whether they compacted their no-till soils.

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Start Scouting For No-Till Soybean Pests

Soybean aphids and bean leaf beetles the are most likely insects to take a bite out of your yield potential.

By Jim Leverich posted on July 1, 2009 | Posted in Crop Protection

Hopefully, your crops are off to a good start. To ensure the continued success of soybeans, pest and disease scouting is important until soybeans reach their reproductive growth stages.

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10 Early Season Scouting Tips

With the crop emerging, scout to see whether there are problems that can be corrected.

By Jim Leverich posted on June 1, 2009 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Over the years, I’ve learned how important it is to scout on a timely basis so I can evaluate my management practices.

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Residue Management Key To No-Till Yields

By Jim Leverich posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Residue Management

Ongoing research at the University of Wisconsin has given us insight on differences between chisel plow, strip-till and no-till. Dick Wolkowski of the Department of Soil Science has researched these conservation-tillage systems for more than 10 years.

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When You ‘Measure To Manage,’ You Become More Profitable

Evaluating corn hybrids and soil testing for fertilizer needs can lead to big improvements in your bottom line.

By Jim Leverich posted on January 1, 2009 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

With skyrocketing input prices like seed and fertilizer, it pays to measure your production and more closely manage your inputs. One of my favorite management slogans is, “Measure to manage.” Without measuring your inputs and yields, it’s really hard to manage to the highest level of profit.

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No-Till Vs.Strip-Till

Is there a strip-till advantage, or can most no-tillers match strip-till yields with better management?

By Jim Leverich posted on November 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Soil Health, Strip-Till Farming

As more producers move toward no-till systems for conservation compliance and to reduce costs, some have chosen strip-till. Research shows strip-till corn yields have been slightly higher and more consistent than no-till in some areas.

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Be Precise With Fall Fertilizer Applications

Soil testing, variable-rate technology and calibration are critical in managing a successful no-till nutrient program.

By Jim Leverich posted on October 1, 2008 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Considering the large increases in commodity and fertilizer prices, fine-tuning your fertilization program will definitely pay big dividends. Soil testing and yield monitoring are essential in helping you determine your crop’s fertilizer needs.

Manage Residue To Maximize The Benefits

Strive for even distribution and a slow breakdown of residue so it improves your no-till fields without impacting planting.

By Jim Leverich posted on September 1, 2008 | Posted in Residue Management

Managing your crop residue properly can have a large impact on the success of your no-till operation.

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