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Corn Prices Seeking Direction

July 30, 2009 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Corn prices have settled into a relatively narrow trading range, with December 2009 futures trading between $3.20 and $3.50 per no-till bushel over the past 3 weeks. The relatively low price level reflects the anticipation of a large harvest in 2009, says Darrel Good, University of Illinois economist.

Doubling Up

Higher soybean prices may push double-cropping farther north this year.

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2009 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

With soybean prices for fall delivery more than $10 per bushel, some small grain growers may be checking out new double-cropping opportunities.

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Weather Changes No-Till Plans

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2009 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Plenty of no-tillers were faced with lengthy delays in getting their crops planted this spring. And the critical question was whether these unfortunate delays led to last-minute cropping changes, or whether growers were sticking with their initial cropping strategies.

Measuring Cost To Reward Helps No-Till Profitability

Ohio no-tiller Dave Lotz finds some management decisions, like adding filter strips, reduce production but actually increase profits.

By Martha Ostendorf posted on July 1, 2009 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management

Identifying the holes where profits leak away is a talent Kenton, Ohio, no-tiller Dave Lotz has nearly perfected during almost 25 years of no-till trial and error.

Former CRP Acres Are Ideal For No-Till

With 10-plus years of undisturbed soil structure building under their belt, CRP acres are primed for no-till production.

By Martha Ostendorf posted on June 1, 2009 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

The only thing pulling a plow through former Conservation Reserve Program acres accomplishes is erasing more than a decade of benefits, say no-tillers who have transitioned from CRP to no-till crop production.

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10 Early Season Scouting Tips

With the crop emerging, scout to see whether there are problems that can be corrected.

By Jim Leverich posted on June 1, 2009 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Over the years, I’ve learned how important it is to scout on a timely basis so I can evaluate my management practices.

No-Tillers, Strip-Tillers Came Out Money Ahead in 2008

Despite high input costs, No-Till Farmer readers realized an increase in net income of 13% against their total crop operating expenses.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Strip-Till Farming

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Diversify And Win With No-Till Wheat

Adding wheat to a corn-and-soybean rotation improves soil structure, spreads equipment use and protects income.

By Martha Ostendorf posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Rotation is good. The earth's rotation keeps our feet flat on the ground. Rotating tires ensures even wear. And rotating wheat with your no-till corn and soybeans can lead to good things, too

Diversified Crop Rotation Has Its Pluses

Nebraska no-tiller finds wheat, cover crops give him more effective nutrient management options and help build organic matter.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on April 1, 2009 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Like most farms in the Midwest, the corn-soybean rotation dominates the landscape in eastern Nebraska.

6 Surefire Strategies For High-Yielding No-Till Soybeans

Consultant Ed Winkle provides his tried-and-true tips to improve yields at key points in the growing season.

By Martha Ostendorf posted on April 1, 2009 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

With volatile markets and commodity prices, producers may want to consider how they can make the most of all their crops, including soybeans.

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