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Closing the ‘Brown Gap’ with Big Covers and Crop Rotation

Virginia grower Paul Davis shares how he transitioned from no-till-only to a varied mix of covers and cash crops to reduce nutrient inputs and boost soil quality.

By Dan Crummett posted on December 8, 2021 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

Virginia grower Paul Davis shares how he transitioned from no-till-only to a varied mix of covers and cash crops to reduce nutrient inputs and boost soil quality.

USDA Reports 84% of Corn, 87% of Soybeans Harvested

November 8, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

USDA's crop progress report for the week ended Nov. 7 reported 84% of corn crops harvested, below the 90% reported harvested by this time in 2020.

USDA Reports 74% of Corn Harvested

November 1, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

USDA's crop progress report for the week ended Oct. 31 reported 74% of corn crops harvested, below the 81% reported harvested by this time in 2020.

USDA Reports Three-Quarters of Corn Mature in the U.S.

September 28, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

The latest USDA Crop Progress report showed 75% of corn mature as of the week ended Sept. 27, 2020. This surpassed both the 39% reported mature in the same week last year and the 5 year average of 65%.

Were Your Crops Damaged by the ‘Derecho’ Storm?

August 24, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Residue Management

No-Till Farmer wants to know how your crop fared from the Aug. 10 “derecho” storm that caused damage in at least 10 states in the Upper Midwest, including Iowa, Indiana and Illinois.

Avoid Soybean Loss During Harvesting, Drying, Storage

October 17, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: North Dakota State University Extension

Tips on how to avoid field losses, splits and cracked seed coats.

Equipment Adjustments for Harvesting Soybeans at 13%-15% Moisture

September 18, 2017 | Posted in Equipment

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

Consider the following equipment recommendations to help assure a good soybean harvest.

Minimize Soybean Harvest Loss

October 13, 2016

Source: Penn State University Extension

Once 95% of the pods turn brown, it’s time to combine about a week later, says Penn State University Extension.

Dormant Seeding Allows for Spring Cover Crops

November 8, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Penn State Extension

If it's too late to get a cover crop growing this winter, consider "dormant seeding" for a spring cover, says Penn State Extension.

Why You Should Consider Harvesting Soybeans Earlier

September 30, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Michigan State University Extension

Michigan State University Extension suggests harvesting some soybean fields at 15% moisture as a way to reduce risk and improve farm income.

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Last-Minute Planter Prep for No-Tillers & Strip-Tillers

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin-Till, precision specialist Chad Baker, co-owner of Baker Precision Planter Works in Orangeville, Ill., helps a first-generation no-tiller with planter setup, and later encounters a couple problems with a strip-tiller’s new 24-row planter. Plus, veteran agronomist Brad Forkner checks in with a couple tips for farmers to keep in mind before they take the field.

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