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5 Tips for Managing White Mold in Soybeans

April 3, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: Michigan State University Extension

Michigan State University Extension explains how variety selection, planting rate, row spacing, nutrient management and biological control are part of an integrated approach to white mold management.

Potential Yield Benefits of Drought-Tolerant Corn Hybrids

April 2, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Water Management

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Kansas State University Extension experts discuss their research has found on the possible yield advantages of drought-tolerant corn hybrids vs. regular hybrids in a variety of situations.

New Corn Herbicides for 2016

March 29, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

Several new herbicides have been registered for weed control in corn, which don't have a new mode of action but are pre-mixtures of existing herbicides, says the University of Nebraska Extension.

Controlling Ryegrass Escapes Near Corn Planting

March 23, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: University of Tennessee Extension

A combination of Gramoxone and atrazine followed with another application of Gramoxone 10 days later is the only option for terminating ryegrass that escaped burndown, says University of Tennessee Extension.

Using Residue Layers, Precision Tools to Boost No-Till Profitability

Variable-rate seeding and fertilizer application, and keeping fields covered, is enhancing South Dakota grower Todd Yackley’s successes with no-tilling.

By Loretta Sorensen posted on March 23, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Nutrient Management

Without the use of precision ag tools, Todd Yackley believes he’d be far less successful no-tilling 40,000 acres near Gettysburg in central South Dakota.

Corn Response to Starter Fertilizer

March 22, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

Source: Purdue University Extension

Purdue University researchers saw increased plant height and accelerated plant development from starter fertilizer, but increased yield only occurred at the two of six locations, both no-tilled.

Researchers Study Corn Yield Reduction Following Winter Rye

March 18, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Crop Protection

Source: Iowa State University

Iowa State University and USDA researchers found that corn emergence and early growth was significantly reduced when planted within 14 days after winter rye was terminated.

[Webinar] Top Tips for Improving No-Till Planter Performance

By Laura Barrera posted on March 16, 2016 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Equipment

No-Till Farmer held a joint webinar event sponsored by Martin Industries, the manufacturers of Martin-Till planter attachments and tools. On March 16 at 10 a.m. CST, we took an in-depth look at planter setups, tools and technologies that will improve no-till seeding performance. Farm Equipment magazine co-hosted the event. [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]

Surprising Strength in Soybean Prices

March 16, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: farmdoc daily

Year-ending stocks of soybeans will be quite large and for soybean prices to continue to increase a stronger-demand environment will have to emerge or conditions will have to point to a much smaller U.S. soybean crop in 2016.

Grain Sorghum Variety Trial at High Plains Agricultural Lab

March 16, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Water Management

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

A grain sorghum variety trial was initiated at the High Plains Agricultural Laboratory to identify early maturing grain sorghum cultivars with reliably high yield potential in the high plains ecoregion of western Nebraska.

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5 Tips for Managing White Mold in Soybeans

Potential Yield Benefits of Drought-Tolerant Corn Hybrids

New Corn Herbicides for 2016

Controlling Ryegrass Escapes Near Corn Planting

Using Residue Layers, Precision Tools to Boost No-Till Profitability

Corn Response to Starter Fertilizer

Researchers Study Corn Yield Reduction Following Winter Rye

[Webinar] Top Tips for Improving No-Till Planter Performance

Surprising Strength in Soybean Prices

Grain Sorghum Variety Trial at High Plains Agricultural Lab

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