Measured fertilizer applications, copious amounts of residue and dogged determination have all helped Leon Sowers improve the diversity and viability of his Kansas operation.
Measured fertilizer applications, copious amounts of residue and dogged determination
have all helped Leon Sowers improve the diversity and viability of his Kansas operation.
David Hula harvested the highest yield ever recorded in the national corn yield contest. The Charles City, Va., grower turned in a yield of 532 bushels per acre in the 2015 National Corn Growers Association contest.
An agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada discusses the pros and cons of straight cutting canola vs. swathing and how emerging genetics are playing a role in increased straight-cutting acres.
Experts at South Dakota State University Extension discuss whether or not to remove or replace weed and wheat growth in fields, after haying of wheat, avoid insect, disease and weed problems, or if it's best to just leave it alone.
Younger members of the Peterson family that runs Peterson Farm Bros. near Assaria, Kan., shares their love for no-till residue and soil health in this parody of Ed Sheeran’s hit song “Shape of You.” The family raises 1,400 acres of corn, alfalfa and forage sorghum as food for beef cattle and wheat, milo and soybeans for cash crops.
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While slugs are fresh in our minds it may be beneficial to discuss some longer-term slug-management options that might help decrease future slug challenges, say experts at Penn State University Extension.
Martin Industries, a leading supplier of planter attachments for no-till and minimum-till farming, announced the introduction of three new products to its Martin-Till lineup.
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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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