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New Seed Treatment from Bayer Offers Growers Promising Yield Benefit

December 6, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Crop Science

Poncho/Votivo 2.0 seed treatment system offers multiple benefits for farmers.

New Method Analyzes Corn Kernel Characteristics

November 17, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

With the help of a new imaging machine developed at the University of Illinois breeders can learn the number of kernels per ear, plus a lot more information than can be manually observed.

From Seeds to Strips, Variety Goes the Distance

Sharon, Wis., strip-tiller Mike Cerny isn’t afraid to shake things up and adapt new practices to take productivity, yields to a higher level.

By James DeGraff posted on October 28, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Strip-Till Farming

In a farming career spanning over four decades, not much fazes Mike Cerny at this point. From downturns to data and drones, the “combo-tiller” knows better than to get carried away with any given industry ‘breakthrough,’ although he is always willing to at least give one a try.

Sampling for Nematodes that Feed on Corn Not Advised in the Fall

October 26, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Why fall is not the best time to sample for nematodes that feed on corn and when the best time to collect those samples are.

The Bt Traits You Should Purchase

October 25, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Crop Watch

It is important to understand the circumstances under which specific Bt traits are needed to make the right choices for fields.

Large Check, Small Seed, Significant Impact

October 24, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Crop Watch

Buying the right seeds early for 2018 starts in fall, one of the most important is corn hybrid and soybean variety selection.

Controlling Annual Weeds with Fall-Applied Herbicides

October 24, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State University

Getting ahead of corn and grain sorghum by using fall herbicides to control difficult winter annuals.

Spider Mites in Corn

September 28, 2017

Source: iGrow

What should you do about the spider mites that you're finding in corn?

Lady the Cow Enjoys Cover Crops

September 21, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: NRCS Oklahoma

Ever wonder what cows are doing when we're not looking? Watch this cow's-eye-view of cows exploring and chowing down on a cover crop. Cover crops are an exceptional farming tool to build soil health, stop erosion and retain soil moisture. As it turns out, cows are very fond of covers, too.

No-Till, Covers and Livestock Tame Volatile Weather Challenges

Howling winds, dryness and poor soil quality create tough conditions in South Africa, but Egon Zunckel is making no-till work with limited irrigation, cover crops and livestock.

By Mark McNeely posted on September 16, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Howling winds, dryness and poor soil quality create tough conditions in South Africa, but Egon Zunckel is making no-till work with limited irrigation, cover crops and livestock.

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