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Why this Snow is So Good for Your Alfalfa

January 13, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Water Management

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

Nothing can increase the chance of alfalfa surviving winter better than a thick blanket of snow, says University of Nebraska Extension.

Discovery Could Lead to Drought-Resistant Alfalfa

January 13, 2016 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

A recent study of plant genetics indicates that alfalfa, a forage crop used primarily for livestock, could be made more drought-resistant, which would reduce costs for producers and benefit the environment.

No-Till Notes: Fine Tune Populations with Variable Rate Seeding

No-tillers who use precision technology and nail down their soil types can find the right balance with corn populations and optimize yields and profits.

By Jim Leverich posted on January 11, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Precision Agriculture, Water Management

For years, farmers have been encouraged to continue increasing populations to enhance corn yields.

Banking Water, Fixing Soils Yield a No-Till ‘Green Up’

Rotational grazing, no-till practices and diverse cover crop mixes are the recipe to healthier soils for Leedey, Okla., no-tiller Jimmy Emmons.

By John Dobberstein posted on January 11, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

When Jimmy Emmons talks about the major changes he’s making to his farm, he feels compelled to explain that his father and grandfather, “did the best they could do with the equipment they had.”

What I've Learned From No-Tilling

Treading Lightly, Succeeding Big with No-Till

Australian no-tiller Allen Postlethwaite and family rely on controlled traffic and precision-guided seeding to give their crops every chance to thrive.

January 11, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Precision Agriculture, Water Management

Our sons were the primary driver for why we made the leap and went 100% no-till back in 1983 — though drought certainly was a factor.

Case Study 2: When Should a Renter Invest in Improving Leased Land?

January 11, 2016 | Posted in Water Management

While farmers understand they can’t control the weather, many of them do what they can to minimize its impact. Too dry? Irrigate. Too wet? Drain it. Both of these options can be effective in improving crop yields, but, typically, they are costly options that result in paybacks that can take several years to realize.

Flooding Impact on Winter Wheat, Cover Crops

January 8, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Water Management

Source: University of Missouri Integrated Pest Management

Cooler temperatures and dormancy reduce the rate of oxygen depletion in waterlogged soils, says University of Missouri.

Camelina Cover Crops a Boon for Bees

November 25, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Water Management

Source: USDA-Agricultural Research Service

USDA scientists have found that the flowering period of the camelina plant can provide honey bees and other insects with a critical, early-spring source of nectar and pollen.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

Writing Is On the Wall

By John Dobberstein posted on November 25, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Water Management

The latest round of taxpayer funds aimed at the declining Ogallala Aquifer shows why no-tilling, cover crops, precision irrigation and prescription grazing will be extremely important tools for farmers in the years ahead.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Setting a Successful No-Till Example

NRCS District Conservationist Josh Gerwin is walking the walk and using continuous no-till practices, cover crops in his own conservation farming plan.

November 14, 2015 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Water Management

As an NRCS District Conservationist for Ottawa and Lucas counties right on Lake Erie in Ohio, it just makes good sense that my brothers, Justin and Jeremy, and I would use no-till farming and other conservation practices.

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