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Project Measuring Climate Change Effects

November 21, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Associated Press

Just south of Milroy is an acreage that has belonged to the Hicks family since 1885, but these days the field is wired with electronic instruments that transmit data in real time to the University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center in Lamberton.

Corn And Soybean Prices Following Short-Crop Pattern

November 18, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: By Darrel Good, Agricultural Economist, University of Illinois

The USDA’s November forecasts of the size of the 2012 U.S. corn and soybean crops were larger than expected, particularly for soybeans. As a result, the general downtrend in soybean prices since mid-September has accelerated, with January futures now at the lowest level since June 29.

Mid-Atlantic Farmers Eye Sorghum, Wheat Double-Crop

November 14, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: United Sorghum Checkoff Program

Drought tolerant, water-sipping and nitrogen efficient, sorghum provides a summer rotation that has proven to be profitable in the harshest conditions and lucrative when good weather prevails.

Adjustments When Planting Wheat Late

November 11, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Penn State University

Having lost many combining days because of wet weather, lots of wheat will end up being seeded late.

No-Till Notes

Fall Scouting With The Drought In Mind

Combining data, yield maps and in-field observation can help no-tillers understand field variability and make better management decisions.

By Jim Leverich posted on November 1, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Water Management

Even though we've had a tough year with drought conditions, it’s a good time to evaluate your fields — and the yield information you have — to make the right management decisions for next year.

12-Inch-Row Corn Takes Another Step

Higher plant density in 12-inch rows may offer no-tillers an opportunity for more bushels and more profits.

By Mark Parker posted on November 1, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Thirty-inch rows still dominate U.S. corn production, accounting for nearly 90% of total acres, according to USDA estimates. But an increasing number of early adopters are looking at narrower rows to get more seeds in the soil and broaden profit margins.

Considerations For Planting Wheat Into Dry Soils

October 15, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Kansas State University

Producers faced with very dry soils basically have three main options when planting winter wheat, says Jim Shroyer, KSU Extension Agronomy State Leader.

Controlling Volunteer Corn Before Fall-Seeding Small Grains

October 6, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: University of Illinois

Emerged volunteer corn at this time of year is normally considered to be a good situation, since all the volunteer plants will winterkill, but if a killing frost does not occur soon, they could be an impediment to farmers who would like to sow wheat this fall.

Wheat Planted In Corn Stubble At Risk For Head Scab

October 3, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: By Jennifer Stewart, Purdue University

More corn acres brought on by high corn prices in recent years could tempt winter wheat growers to plant the crop into corn stubble, but a Purdue Extension pathologist says the practice puts wheat at risk for head scab development.

If It’s Not Working Perfectly… Tweak It!

North Dakota strip-tiller Paul Anderson doesn’t just assume the equipment and strategies he uses will work. He makes them work by adapting them to his farm and needs.

By Martha Mintz posted on October 1, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Finding a factory-stock piece of equipment on Paul Anderson’s Coleharbor, N.D., farm is close to impossible.

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