Kentucky no-tiller Rick Murdock is spreading out his fertility program, experimenting with plant populations and protecting his soil for higher-yielding crops.
The market for seed treatments, foliar nutrients and biologicals is growing at a dizzying pace, but no-tillers can make sense of it by doing some research and asking pointed questions.
Growers want to increase yield, and do it profitability and consistently. When I talk about increasing yields, I look at it from two perspectives: foundation agronomy and technology add-ons or products.
No-tillers who create conditions that support active soil microbial activity have fewer headaches with residue decomposition and nutrient availability after harvest.
For many no-tillers, it’s difficult enough to get crops planted and harvested on time each year. But after harvest, there’s often another battle — managing residue in such a way that it’s an asset to their rotation, rather than a liability.
On Mark Rohrich’s North Dakota farm, no-tilling provides the needed moisture and soil quality to triple wheat yields and add new options to the rotation.
Winter is not the best time to apply manure and should be a last choice, but if you must make an application, follow these tips and regulations, provided by Penn State Extension.
The South Health Institute plans to establish national baselines for soil health, build knowledge of soil-health economics, offer educational programs and coordinate research on the topic.
Adding chloride to a wheat topdressing blend may improve wheat color, suppression of fungal diseases and increase yield, says Kansas State University Extension.
If you’ve been relying on the corn stalk nitrate test (CSNT) to evaluate and adjust your nitrogen (N) program, you may want to think again, one recent study suggests.
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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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