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[Podcast] Diversify Your Toolbox to Manage Resistant Weeds in No-Till

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Purdue weed science professor Bryan Young talks about strategies to fight herbicide-resistant weeds in no-till, including some of the most promising precision technologies to consider adding to your toolbox.

November 24, 2023 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

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[Podcast] Finding Cover Crop Success with 2023 Conservation Ag Operator Fellow Loran Steinlage

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, 2023 Conservation Ag Operator Fellow Loran Steinlage of West Union, Iowa, shares a harvest update and answers cover crop questions.

November 10, 2023 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Cereal Rye Most Popular Cover Crop Species

May 27, 2020 | Posted in Cover Crops

Can you name 10 species of cover crops? No, this isn’t a riddle — it’s actually easier than you think. An easy place to start: cereal rye.

Triticale: A Useful Component of a Cover Crop

December 9, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

Triticale has much better resistance to common viruses, its biomass production is greater than winter wheat and barley and its winter hardiness is sufficient, says University of Nebraska Extension.

Cover Crops for Weed Control — Consider All Aspects

November 9, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Cover crops may be able to suppress weeds in some cases, but that’s just one consideration producers should take into account when selecting cover crops for their farm fields, says Kansas State University Extension.

How Cover Crop Mixes are Revving up No-Till Systems

From simple pairs to complex 15-way combinations, cover crop cocktails are helping no-tillers harness numerous soil-health benefits.

By John Dobberstein posted on April 16, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

A single species of cover crop like annual ryegrass, cereal rye or radish, seeded alone, can produce a large number of benefits for a no-tiller.

Shop Talk: John Deere Acquires Precision Planting

December 14, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

DEERE & CO. and The Climate Corp., a subsidiary of Monsanto Co., signed agreements for Deere to acquire the Precision Planting equipment business, and to enable exclusive, near real-time data connectivity between certain Deere equipment and the Climate FieldView platform.

9 Surefire Solutions to Challenging No-Till Problems

Renowned soil scientist Jill Clapperton explains how certain cover-crop species and other management practices can help resolve tough no-till problems.

By Laura Barrera posted on November 14, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Cover crops have been touted for feeding soil biological life, halting erosion and promoting an overall healthy, sustainable no-till system. But in some situations, with the right species, cover crops can help resolve additional challenges no-tillers are looking to fix.

Cover Crops After Corn Silage Harvest

September 2, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops

This year's earlier corn silage harvest provides an opportunity to get cover crops established on those acres, says Ohio State University Extension.

Cover Crop Planting Time is Here

August 5, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops

With small grain harvest completed and corn silage harvest coming up, Penn State Extension says now is the time to get cover crop seed and have plans prepared to keep the soil covered.

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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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