Articles Tagged with ''Crop yield''

Increasing Crop Yields, While Reducing The Footprint

A focus on soil testing, timely nutrient application and precision technology are key efficient, effective practices for these nutrient-management stewards.

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on April 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Variable-rate applications, timely and accurate placement and cutting-edge techniques are among the tools that helped three no-tillers improve their nutrient management and profitability on their farms, and also win admiration from their peers.

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Locate, Correct Compaction For More No-Till Success

Like any field operation, identifying and addressing compaction layers are important to maximize water infiltration, root growth and crop yields.

By Jim Leverich posted on December 1, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Soil Health

Compaction can be present in fields for a number of reasons. Normally it’s created when heavy equipment, wagons, trucks, tankers or spreaders make passes on fields when the soil is too wet to hold them. Even heavy planters, tractors or sprayers can cause compaction.

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Feeding Over 10 Billion People Around The World Just 30 Years From Now

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

With the world expected to need twice as much food to keep 10 billion people from going hungry by 2050, we’re going to have to dramatically increase our yields.

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No-Till Will Definitely Be Playing A Major Role In Feeding Over 10 Billion People Around The World Just 30 Years From Now

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

With the world expected to need twice as much food to keep 10 billion people from going hungry by 2050, we’re going to have to dramatically increase our yields.

No-Till Yields Could Affect Gas Emission Scores

November 6, 2011 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Producer.com (Canada)

Researchers may have determined that scientists should include emissions from the crops themselves when measuring greenhouse gas emissions from cropland.

Scientists: Rising Temperatures May Affect Crop Choices

November 3, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Reuters

Interviews with crop researchers at American universities paint the same picture: high temperatures have already shrunken output of many crops and vegetables.

Using The Combine To Improve Weed Management

October 20, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Brandy VanDeWalle University of Nebraska

Harvest provides an opportunity for a final evaluation of your weed management program and to a lesser extent, your insect management program.

Plantings Still Way Behind 5-Year Average

May 10, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: USDA

U.S. corn plantings are about half way to where they were last year at this time, and only two-thirds of the average planting progress of the past 5 years, according to the USDA’s Crop Progress report.

Growers Urged To Prepare For Disease Problems

February 14, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

U.S. corn and soybean producers face multiple crop disease losses in 2011, warns a team of crop consultants and plant pathologists.

Removing Crop Residue Removes Nutrients

September 20, 2010 | Posted in Residue Management

Source: The University of Illinois

Remote sensing will enable scientists to see if winter cover crops are improving water quality in the Chesapeake Bay.

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Articles Tagged with ''Crop yield''

Increasing Crop Yields, While Reducing The Footprint

Locate, Correct Compaction For More No-Till Success

Feeding Over 10 Billion People Around The World Just 30 Years From Now

No-Till Will Definitely Be Playing A Major Role In Feeding Over 10 Billion People Around The World Just 30 Years From Now

No-Till Yields Could Affect Gas Emission Scores

Scientists: Rising Temperatures May Affect Crop Choices

Using The Combine To Improve Weed Management

Plantings Still Way Behind 5-Year Average

Growers Urged To Prepare For Disease Problems

Removing Crop Residue Removes Nutrients

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