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Cover Crops Funding Helps Drive UK No-Till Management

October 31, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Crop Protection, Soil Health, Water Management
Source: Farmers Weekly
Due to the previous wet autumn of 2019, the farm had planted over-yeared seed in conditions that were unsuitable for cultivating. It was a backwards step and 2020 ended up being worse than 2019. So Brixworth Farming made the decision to do more cultivations where it was needed, to keep the ability to direct-drill. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.
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Biologicals: Bugs, Jugs and Waiting for the ‘Arrival Moment’

Regulatory clarity and measurements have improved. Are biologicals ready for prime time?
By Brian O'Connor posted on October 28, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection, Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health
Economic analysts continue to project larger market shares for biological products in the fields. Some researchers, meanwhile, say additional research is needed before scientists can understand how some of the items in the category work, or even if they work.
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Landowner Perspective

A Landowner's Responsibility

All of society has an interest in the land used for our food production and recreation, and therefore the owners and renters have a responsibility to treat it in the best possible manner.
October 25, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment, Crop Protection, Residue Management, Nutrient Management
For over thirty years I managed farms in northwest and northcentral Iowa for absentee farm owners whom I worked closely with to make soil and water conservation an important part of our farm plans. I convinced my farm operators to stop moldboard plowing, move to chisel plows and eventually leave soybean stubble untilled in the fall.
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[Video] Bayer Crop Science Launches Smart Corn Systems with New Short Corn Systems

October 24, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management
Short Statured Corn Systems from Bayer Crop Sciences boasts a number of benefits compared to the taller varieties. Firstly is protection of yield with improved standability as the short corn is less affected by high winds thanks to its naturally lower center of gravity keeping it rooted in the ground. The short corn also has improved access as its lower form makes it easier for application equipment to maneuver while spraying.
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Cover Crop Nutrients Keep Money in No-Tiller Pockets

Rick Clark knows how much you can save using cover crops, and he’s got numbers.
By Brian O'Connor posted on October 23, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Rick Clark wants growers to spend less on synthetic inputs.
He also wants to eliminate herbicides, open up the window for planting, and more. That all starts with eliminating tillage, Clark says.


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EPA Outmaneuvers the Federal Court System, Putting Off Until At Least 2026 What Could Likely Be Unreasonable Glyphosate Restrictions for No-Till Growers

By Frank Lessiter posted on October 21, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection

In a recent legal skirmish with a federal appeals court, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) back-pedaled on its interim decision regarding the use of glyphosate. As a result, no-tillers can continue to use glyphosate without any added restrictions at least through 2026.



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