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Switching from Alfalfa to Soybean…Should I Inoculate?

April 30, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, No-Till 101

When alfalfa stands are negatively affected by winter weather, some farmers convert their alfalfa fields to soybeans. Here are four reasons to inoculate the soybean seed, according to the Ohio State University Extension.

(L to R) Barry Bubolz, NRCS Area GLRI Coordinator, with Aaron Augustian or Augustian Farms LLC.

Building a Legacy with No-Till, Interseeding Cover Crops

March 21, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: USDA

In partnership with NRCS, this Wisconsin demonstration farm incorporates no-till, cover crops, interseeding and water monitoring to achieve conservation goals and keep natural resources sustainable for future generations.

No-Till, Cover Crops Pay Dividends on Dairy Farm

A pursuit of economical cattle feed leads to full-blown adoption of a diversified no-till, cover crop system.

By Julia Gerlach posted on March 1, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment

Fourth generation farmer Derek Van De Hey and his family may not become millionaires overnight, but over the long haul they expect their switch to a 100% no-till, cover crop system will save them nearly that amount, or possibly more.

Land Rolling Options During Soybean Growth Stages

May 31, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: North Dakota State University

For many years, the practice of land rolling has been utilized in alfalfa and grass seed. It can be performed in soybeans as well when used at the proper timing.

Spring Weed Control in Alfalfa

April 2, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Penn State Extension

As spring approaches, forage weeds can become a problem. Certain herbicides can be applied but timing is critical.

Nurse Crops for New Alfalfa or Mixed Hay Seedings

March 19, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: MSU Extension

Is it recommended to include a nurse or companion crop along with a new alfalfa or mixed, grass-legume seeding? Not necessarily.

Checking Alfalfa For Winter Injury

March 19, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska

Adding grass to thinning alfalfa offers a win-win for land and livestock.

UPI Launches New Tripzin ZC Herbicide in U.S.

March 9, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection, Products

Source: AgroNews

Tripzin ZC is a patented pre-mix that combines two active ingredients, metribuzin and pendimethalin.

5 Tips for Profitably Managing Sulfur

January 26, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Source: Univeristy of Minnesota Extension

Targeting the right product depends on many factors but can go a long way to ensure you are getting the most out of your investment in sulfur fertilizer.

Diverse No-Till Cropping Wins Again

USDA researchers in North Dakota say recent studies show benefits to having perennials and annuals in a rotation, and that no-till is the best implementation tool.

By John Dobberstein posted on December 16, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Soil Health

The advent of no-till practices has helped many growers in the semi-arid northern Plains conserve soil moisture and increase cropping intensity.

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