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Increased Nitrogen Rates May Lead to More Acid Soil Concerns

Experts explain how soil sampling by layers and effective liming can help no-tillers overcome the ‘additive’ effect on soil acidity.

By Frank Lessiter posted on October 29, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

Concerns among no-tillers about the impact of high nitrogen (N) rates on soil acidity appear to be on the increase. And it’s more of a problem with continuous no-till since some growers are spreading less lime due to increasing soil organic matter and decomposition.

Tillage Can't Improve Soil Health

October 29, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

Source: South Dakota State University Extension

There appears to be an attempt to improve soil health in a number of tilled fields, but South Dakota State University Extension warns that it's only a Band-Aid to solving a bigger problem.

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Going to War for Water?

By John Dobberstein posted on October 26, 2016 | Posted in Water Management

A new documentary about extreme drought, agriculture and the continuing water crisis in the western U.S. underscores why adoption of no-till, improved soil health, precision irrigation and other conservation tools is critically important.

How Crop Tolerance to Weeds Is Influenced by Preceding Crop

Some crops can improve water-use efficiency of the following crops and reduce weed competition for soil moisture, says USDA agronomist Randy Anderson.

October 12, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection, Water Management

Some crops can improve water-use efficiency of the following crops and reduce weed competition for soil moisture, says USDA agronomist Randy Anderson.

What You Need to Know About Clogged Tiles from Roots

October 5, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Water Management

Source: National Corn Growers Assn.

The Soil Health Partnership shares five things growers need to know regarding the potential for crop roots, including roots from cover crops, in clogging tile drainage.

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Data Supports No-Till Regarding Phosphorus Runoff

By Laura Barrera posted on October 4, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

Blake Vince doesn’t believe farmers are facing a nutrient runoff problem, but something else. “We have a soil water infiltration problem,” he told a group of people attending the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority Farm to Coast tour.

The Importance of Collecting Accurate Yield Monitoring Data

September 30, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture, Water Management

Source: Michigan State University Extension

Yield monitor data can help growers make decisions on water management practices, nitrogen and other nutrients, diseases and more, says Michigan State University Extension.

NO-TILL NOTES

Reflecting on the Value of Water

Water value might be defined a variety of ways by different people, but it all points to the bottom line.

By Mark Watson posted on September 28, 2016 | Posted in Water Management

I’ve been thinking about the value of water and what this resource means to our communities. Since we’ve tapped into this resource we have experienced significant economic growth in our agricultural community, primarily with center pivot irrigation.

Possible Solution for Helping Ogallala Aquifer Woes?

By John Dobberstein posted on September 28, 2016 | Posted in Water Management

If you’re irrigating crops on the Great Plains you’ve no doubt heard about the declining water levels in the Ogallala aquifer and the implications for farmers and communities in several states.

Phosphorus Levels in Ohio Trending Down in Most Counties

September 28, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Water Management

Source: Ohio Soybean Council

Research from Ohio State University indicates that Ohio growers are doing a good job managing phosphorus levels and cite reduced erosion as one of the keys to preventing surface runoff of the nutrient.

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