An Iowa seed company believes enough in the benefits of growing twin-row corn with new hybrids that are better suited to extremely high plant populations that it’s offering a unique cost-saving equipment incentive this year to growers.
An open, dry, winter, followed by a dry, warm spring has left the top soil in many areas of South Dakota much dryer than normal. Livestock producers may find themselves looking for supplemental feed this summer as a result of poor grass growth.
As prospects for a timely start to spring planting diminish, growers need to reassess their planting strategies. Ohio State University Extension offers a few guidelines.
Be wary of excessive concentrations of fertilizer salts near germinating seed or seedling roots as they can result in injury and eventual death of plant tissue.
While this new practice is still being evaluated, with proper planter adjustments and fertility Penn State says there are several benefits to planting grain crops into actively growing cover crops.
Minimize the likelihood of developing seedling diseases by planting high quality seed at appropriate planting depths and soil conditions to support rapid plant growth and emergence.
If you looked at the conditions in the Texas Panhandle Plains, in and around Lubbock, you could make a case that it’s a poster child for no-till practices and additional soil cover.
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On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin-Till, Westville, Ind., no-tiller Jeff Herrold provides an update on how planting is going so far, and why a potential problem with slugs is causing some early-season anxiety. Herrold also explains why he prefers to plant soybeans before corn.
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