Residue Management

Making Continuous Corn Work

November 19, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management

Yield drag is widely associated with continuous corn as a result of the cooler and wetter soils, nitrogen (N) immobilization, increased disease risk, and allelopathy which often result from high corn residue volume. Follow these tips from Iowa State University for the best possible corn-on-corn results.

Corn Residue Breakdown as Affected by Tillage and N Application

November 7, 2019 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Residue Management

Source: Iowa State University Extension

There is a common belief among many farmers and agronomists that tillage can accelerate residue breakdown. Likewise, there is the belief that the application of nitrogen fertilizer on crop residue after harvest can speed up the process of residue breakdown. Neither assertion is true, say researchers at Iowa State University.

EPA Proposes Rule to Update Pesticide Application Exclusion Zone Requirements

October 25, 2019 | Posted in Residue Management

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Proposal makes important, targeted changes to the Application Exclusion Zone requirements to provide greater workability while continuing to protect farm workers, according to the EPA.

6 Planter Setups for Tough No-Till Conditions

Growers in central Pennsylvania share how they tweaked their planting units to optimize corn stands while still getting cover crops into their rotations.

By John Dobberstein posted on October 14, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Residue Management

Soil conditions in Pennsylvania can vary as much as the terrain, from sandy or clay loam to rocks and knobs of shale — presenting a potential nightmare for no-tillers trying to achieve consistent stands and protect yield potential.

Tips for Verifying Combine Adjustments During Crop Harvest

September 27, 2019 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

Source: Iowa State University Extension

Taking time to verify combine adjustments made in the shop match with the field conditions may seem time consuming but can minimize harvest loss as well as profit loss. This article from Iowa State University Extension discusses how to evaluate for pre-harvest loss and losses during harvest, and the types of in-field adjustments that can be made to minimize harvest losses.

Dicamba Lessons Not Learned

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 26, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Water Management

Earlier this summer, many growers, suppliers and educators figured the lessons learned the hard way in 2017 and 2018 would dramatically reduce this year’s concerns about dicamba use on soybeans. Unfortunately, that hasn't proved to be the case.

Aussie Weed Crusher Targets American Harvest

August 22, 2019 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

Source: The Lead South Australia

Australian machines that pulverise weed seeds as crops are harvested have been shipped to North America where they are being trialled during this month’s harvest.

No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators

[Podcast] Jim Leverich: Advancing No-Till Through Research, Practice, and Extension Service

In this episode of the “No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators” podcast, brought to you by Calmer Corn Heads, No-Till Farmer editor Frank Lessiter talks with longtime no-tiller and county extension agent Jim Leverich on the role he played in advancing no-till in the area around his Sparta, Wis., home.

By Julia Gerlach posted on August 9, 2019 | Posted in Residue Management

In this episode of the “No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators” podcast, brought to you by Calmer Corn Heads, No-Till Farmer editor Frank Lessiter talks with longtime no-tiller and county extension agent Jim Leverich on the role he played in advancing no-till in the area around his Sparta, Wis., home.

The Value of Grazed Corn Residue for Crop and Cattle Producers

August 6, 2019 | Posted in Residue Management

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

It's estimated that a 10% increase in grazing utilization of corn residue could add $6.4 million to the bottom line of crop producers in Nebraska.

Wheat Streak Mosaic: the Importance of Early Control of Volunteer Wheat

July 9, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection, Residue Management

Source: Kansas State University Extension

The severe problems wheat producers had with wheat streak mosaic virus in years past can be traced back, in most cases, to a lack of control of volunteer wheat, says Kansas State University Extension. Here are some tips to combat it.

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Making Continuous Corn Work

Corn Residue Breakdown as Affected by Tillage and N Application

EPA Proposes Rule to Update Pesticide Application Exclusion Zone Requirements

6 Planter Setups for Tough No-Till Conditions

Tips for Verifying Combine Adjustments During Crop Harvest

Dicamba Lessons Not Learned

Aussie Weed Crusher Targets American Harvest

[Podcast] Jim Leverich: Advancing No-Till Through Research, Practice, and Extension Service

The Value of Grazed Corn Residue for Crop and Cattle Producers

Wheat Streak Mosaic: the Importance of Early Control of Volunteer Wheat

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