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Correct Timing Makes The Best Silage

August 8, 2014 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

High-quality corn silage often is an economical substitute for some of the grain in finishing and in dairy rations, and it can be an important winter feed for cow-calf producers.

How To Tell Corn Ear Rots Apart And Know Their Risk

August 5, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Ear rots or molds are usually most problematic when cool, wet conditions occur during silking and early grain development, when the ears are most susceptible to fungal infection.

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Harvest Decisions Set Stage For No-Till Planting

Controlled traffic, GPS guidance and crop rotation can help no-tillers deal with corn residue levels and avoid over-processing and erosion.

By Jim Leverich posted on August 1, 2014 | Posted in Residue Management

The decisions we make about stalk management affect the performance of our no-till systems, and definitely impact the amount of erosion in our fields.

Sell The Plows, Selling Out To No-Till

Texas growers Todd and Brian Vincent rely on a large self-propelled sprayer, residue layers and mellow, absorbent soils to raise productive no-till cotton and wheat.

By Jim Steiert posted on August 1, 2014 | Posted in Residue Management, Water Management

Nineteen years into no-till farming, Todd Vincent was convinced he would probably never plow again on his family’s 3,000-acre operation in the Texas High Plains, if it weren't for the howling winds accompanying a lingering drought.

8 Tips For Perfecting Planter Performance In Narrow-Row Corn

Long-time narrow-row no-tillers share their advice for improving planter setups and planting performance that lead to higher narrow-row corn yields.

By Laura Barrera posted on August 1, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

No-tillers may switch to narrow-row corn for a variety of reasons. Yield is usually the primary reason for planting corn in 22-inch rows or less.

Dedication To Conservation Changes Soils, Pushes Yields

In the 11 years Mike Werling has been ‘never-tilling’ and using cover crops, organic matter levels climb, yellow clay soils turn blacker and yields steadily increase.

By Laura Barrera posted on August 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

One of the best compliments Mike Werling ever received was a couple of springs ago, when a scientist for the federal government examined a soil pit on one of Werling’s fields.

Saving The Soil ‘Skin,’ Thriving With No-Till

What began as an economic decision has morphed into a successful and profitable livestock and cropping operation for longtime South Dakota no-tiller Rick Bieber.

By Loretta Sorensen posted on August 1, 2014 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

When Rick Bieber adopted no-till during the 1980s, he knew little about how or why reduced tillage might benefit his soils. He was simply searching for ways to lower input and labor costs to make his farming operation a paying proposition.

Fighting Weeds, Boosting Profits With Non-GMOs

Consumer demand, lower seed costs and weed resistance are driving many no-tillers to explore opportunities with non-GMO corn and soybeans.

By Laura Barrera posted on August 1, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

While the debate about genetically modified crops and labeling rages on among state and federal lawmakers, many no-tillers are quietly shifting their production to non-GMO corn and soybeans and raking in premiums and profits.

Making Dollars And ‘Sense’ With No-Till

From spraying to planting to soil sampling, Missouri no-tiller Garrett Riekhof crunches the math on nearly every equipment and precision investment to get the highest possible ‘ROI’ to the bottom line.

By Clair Urbain posted on August 1, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

When it comes to running a no-till operation precisely and profitably, Garrett Riekhof pushes the pencil on every aspect of his fifth-generation farm.

Stink Bugs Reported In Corn, Soybeans

July 29, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

Although insect pest problems have been relatively minor this year, farmers should stay vigilant and continue to scout corn and soybean.

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