crop scouting

[Podcast] Pest Management in a No-Till, Cover Crop System

In this episode of the <em>No-Till Farmer</em> podcast, brought to you by Yetter Mfg., we're joined by Douglas Jones, an entomologist for Bayer Crop Science working in Nebraska where he does field research and trials on 60 acres of cropland.

By Julia Gerlach posted on November 7, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Mfg., we're joined by Douglas Jones, an entomologist for Bayer Crop Science working in Nebraska where he does field research and trials on 60 acres of cropland.

Improving No-Till Operations with Artificial Intelligence

By Dr. Scott Shearer posted on July 8, 2019 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection, Precision Ag

There are a number of technological advancements coming up that are going to change the agriculture business. I used to talk about the future being 15-20 years out.

Frank Comments

Leave Your SUV in the Garage

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 14, 2018

When it comes to scouting no-till fields, Michael Horsch isn’t convinced you can do a good job from the driver’s seat of a SUV. In fact, he maintains placing too much emphasis on computerized prescription farming practices rather than walking fields is a major mistake for no-tillers.

From the Desk of Frank Lessiter

Leave Your SUV in the Garage

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 14, 2018

When it comes to scouting no-till fields, Michael Horsch isn’t convinced you can do a good job from the driver’s seat of a SUV. In fact, he maintains placing too much emphasis on computerized prescription farming practices rather than walking fields is a major mistake for no-tillers.

Monitoring and IPM of Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs in Field Crops

March 18, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Missouri Integrated Pest Management

While BMSB does not seem to have reached damaging populations yet, numbers have been increasing year by year, says University of Missouri.

Assessing Winter Wheat Freeze Damage

March 15, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Kentucky Extension

University of Kentucky Extensions says to determine the number of healthy tillers that remain, which will help determine the yield potential of the field and whether to keep or destroy the wheat crop.

No-Till Notes

4 In-Season Tools that Lead to Better No-Till Crops

Mid season scouting, foliar applications and new tools like plant sap analysis could help no-tillers get bigger yields or refine their fertility programs for future seasons.

By Daniel Davidson posted on June 11, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Successful No-Tillers don’t rest on their laurels once the seed is in the ground.

What I've Learned From No-Tilling: Beating Rain And Taking No-Till To Pasture

John Kemmeren found that purchasing his own no-till drill allowed him to tackle long-overdue pasture seeding and create a better farm system.

By Martha Mintz posted on November 1, 2013 | Posted in Cover Crops, Water Management, No-Till 101

Corn isn't king on our farm, even if it is selling for $8 per bushel. I run a 100-cow dairy along with my wife, Dianne, and our two children.

Palmer Amaranth Is Threat To The Corn Belt

This adaptive, noxious weed thrives in no-till fields, and preventing its spread will require proactive scouting and herbicide applications.

By John Dobberstein posted on January 1, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Palmer Amaranth, the so-called “pigweed on steroids” that has plagued Southern cotton and soybean farmers for several years, is marching northward and could soon threaten yields and profitability for Corn Belt no-tillers.

Conquering The Fertility Challenge

Crop scouting, onfarm research and GIS-based data analysis could help no-tillers meet world grain demand and increase their farm’s profitability, Harold Reetz says.

By John Dobberstein posted on June 1, 2011 | Posted in Nutrient Management, No-Till 101

In the last last 40 years, growers have learned how to boost crop production while mining nutrients from the soil and reducing fertilizer application rates.

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[Podcast] Pest Management in a No-Till, Cover Crop System

Improving No-Till Operations with Artificial Intelligence

Leave Your SUV in the Garage

Leave Your SUV in the Garage

Monitoring and IPM of Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs in Field Crops

Assessing Winter Wheat Freeze Damage

4 In-Season Tools that Lead to Better No-Till Crops

What I've Learned From No-Tilling: Beating Rain And Taking No-Till To Pasture

Palmer Amaranth Is Threat To The Corn Belt

Conquering The Fertility Challenge

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