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Depth and Contact Crucial in Forage Establishment

August 21, 2015 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting

Controlling the depth of forage seeding and ensuring good seed-to-soil contact are the keys to successful forage establishment in the summer.

Less Tillage, More Precision Spell Successful No-Till Transition

Tweaking their planters and drills with the right attachments and technology is helping Indiana growers Jeff and Kent Need develop their 100% no-till system.

By John Dobberstein posted on August 21, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Residue Management

CONSERVATION HAS been a part of the Need family farm since Jeff Need’s grandfather, Bill, raised corn, soybeans, wheat, alfalfa and cattle in central Indiana.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Rising Up to the No-Till Challenge

Holding true to no-till practices when faced with production hiccups keeps Lyle Tabb creative and sharp in his crop production game.

August 21, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Farming in the Shenandoah Valley in West Virginia has its fair share of challenges. Bordered by the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east and by the eastern front of the ridge-and-valley Appalachians to the west, the valley is beautiful, but rocky.

Sheared, Cut Residue Benefits Earthworms, No-Tilling

Data from a family-owned western Illinois research farm demonstrates that more finely processed corn stalks break down more quickly, improve nutrient cycling and earthworm populations.

By John Dobberstein posted on August 21, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management

RECENT RESEARCH on Alpha, Ill., no-tiller Marion Calmer’s farm appears to show the value of using advanced technology in today’s corn heads to more effectively manage residue during harvest.

Several Winter Wheat Options Available

August 13, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

North Dakota State University Extension shares some varieties for growers to consider if they're planning to have winter wheat in their rotation.

Three Alta Seeds Sorghum Hybrids Show Tolerance to Sugarcane Aphid

August 13, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

The Agricultural Research Division at the USDA’s office in Stillwater, Okla., confirmed that three Alta Seeds sorghum hybrids, AG1201, AG1203 and AG1301, exhibit a high-level of genetic tolerance to sugarcane aphids.

Audio: Canola Harvest with Highly Variable Fields

August 12, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Bentley: A Wheat Variety With a Story

August 12, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Oklahoma State University wheat breeder Brett Carver talks about the Wheat Improvement Team’s latest variety release, Bentley.

Lower Canola Harvest Losses Start with a Drop Pan

August 12, 2015 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting

We know canola losses occur out the back of the combine. Are losses high enough to warrant the time spent to reduce them? They certainly will be for some combines and in some conditions.

Preparing Seedbeds for Late Summer Alfalfa Plantings

August 12, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Good seed-to-soil contact and weed control are essential for producing a decent alfalfa stand, says University of Nebraska Extension.

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