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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.

What To Consider Before An Early Fungicide Application In Corn

July 15, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Penn State Extension

As you travel over your field with your herbicide this season, you may be considering adding a fungicide to that pass. If so, there are a few things to think about.

Cover Crops Improve Soils, Boost No-Tillers’ Cow Herd

Adopting no-till, along with a diverse crop rotation and varied mix of covers, has allowed Chad and Danny Simmelink to grow their bred-heifer program.

By Bill Spiegel posted on July 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Cows and cover crops are a winning combination for Kansas no-tillers Chad and Danny Simmelink.

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Evaluating Your Crops After Tough Spring Weather

Scout your fields, manage weeds proactively and provide timely applications of nutrients if you want to reach or exceed your yield goals this year.

By Daniel Davidson posted on July 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

On our farm in northeast Nebraska, both corn and soybeans were planted in a timely manner — by May 10 — after a cold, dry and open winter and then a dry and cold spring.

Controlling Marestail Post-Emergence In Corn

By Mark Loux posted on June 20, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University

Dicamba, Liberty and atrazine are the most effective options for controlling marestail post-emergence in corn, and atrazine alone may not kill larger plants.

Determining Corn Problems From Weather, Other Factors

June 16, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Chad Lee, University of Kentucky

All spring we've been discussing deficiencies on corn plants and trying to determine if they are to blame on the weather or something else. Below are few fields with some images as examples.

Assessing Hail Damage To Corn, Soybeans

June 6, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Hail storms with up to baseball-sized hail hit corn and soybean fields across portions of central and eastern Nebraska on Tuesday afternoon and evening, June 3.

Laura Allen, Associate Editor, No-Till Farmer

From the Desk of Laura Allen

New Opportunities With Non-GMOs

By Laura Barrera posted on June 4, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection, Seeding & Planting

Last month, Vermont became the first state to require labeling of genetically engineered foods, also known as GMOs. The law won’t take effect until July 1, 2016 — if it ever happens. A federal bill introduced recently would ban states from passing such laws, and Vermont is preparing for a battle in court with the food industry.

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