Farmland Protection Program Spurs Conservation Tillage Adoption
Surveys show nearly 25 years of federal investment in
protecting farmland from development boosted interest in no-till
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Dan Crummett
Dan Crummett has more than 35 years in regional and national agricultural journalism including editing state farm magazines, web-based machinery reporting and has an interest in no-till and conservation tillage. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from Oklahoma State Univ.
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Ahead of the Curve
Turning Wastewater into Phosphorus Fertilizer
University of Illinois studies show struvite could recycle waste phosphates, reduce runoff pollution & possibly boost crop production
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Down Force, In-Furrow Systems Top No-Till Planter Wish Lists
Asked what they would upgrade on their planters if given $50,000, no-tillers list down force, in-furrow systems, section control & residue managers as top updates
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Calcium Attracts Soil-Building Microbial Populations
Advanced light technology shows calcium encourages specialized microbes to better yield stabilized organic matter
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Strip-Till
Strip-Till & Banded Fertilizer Boost ROI
Farmer’s switch to strip-till pays off in the form of higher corn yields & better bottom line
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Crop Protection
Evolving EPA Strategies to Protect Endangered Species Will Affect Your Herbicide Use by 2025
Continued use of certain herbicides will depend upon conservation methods in place on areas affected by Endangered Species Act
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Ahead of the Curve
Recycled Grain Hulls Provide Structure for Trace Elements
Soileos chemically bonds carbon-rich waste cellulose products & trace elements to form bioavailable plant nutrients
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Treat Soil Samples Right for More Accurate Fertilizer Prescriptions
Studies show storage of soil samples & sample bag type affect soil health test results
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5% Makes a Big Difference in Waterhemp Control
Escapes go a long way toward decreasing corn yields & add to herbicide-resistance woes in the long run
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Ahead of the Curve
Harnessing the Power of Smoke to Promote Plant Growth
California company turns burned pistachio shells into a plant-growth & soil enhancer
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