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Corteva's New Premix Herbicide for Corn Tackles 75 Different Weeds

June 5, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Corteva Agriscience

Corteva Agriscience announced on June 5 the launch of Resicore® REV herbicide, which will offer premier pre- and postemergence corn weed control.

Dormant Seeding Legumes and Grasses This Fall

November 27, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

Dormant seedings succeed as long as your soil is relatively dry and soil temperature is too cold for seeds to germinate, says University of Nebraska Extension

No-Till, Cover Crops Boosts Kansas Farm

January 24, 2013 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: McPherson (Kan.) Sentinel

Brian Crowther of McPherson is being recognized for farming practices he began over a decade ago.

Choosing The Right Cover Crop

Whether it’s nitrogen fixing, erosion control or nutrient cycling, no-tillers should know what they want to accomplish before picking a cover.

By Mark Parker posted on May 1, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops

Cover crops are the turbocharger of a no-till operation, but scientists and growers alike are still researching and fine-tuning how covers fit into crop rotations.

Growers Ready to Put Marginal Lands to Better Use

November 29, 2010 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Ceres, Inc.

Energy crop developer Ceres, Inc. reports that growers are ready and willing to produce biomass for biopower and advanced biofuels, and have the land to do so.

Save Time Next Spring by Dormant Planting Grasses This Fall

November 17, 2010 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Grasses and legumes usually are planted in early spring at the onset of your busy season; however, planting now after harvest, during the dormant season, can be nearly as successful.

No-Till Seeding a Good Way to Improve Pastures

October 15, 2010 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: John Hobbs, University of Missouri Extension

No-till seeding of forage grasses and legumes can be successful and has become an accepted practice according to John Hobbs, an agriculture and rural development specialist with University of Missouri Extension.

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Fall Spraying Helps Control Perennial Weeds

Actively growing weeds, varying herbicide modes of action and the level of residue are all key factors in fall weed-management programs.

By Jim Leverich posted on October 1, 2010 | Posted in Crop Protection, Residue Management

Many no-tillers are considering fall weed control to help reduce competition from perennials like dandelions and perennial grasses and late-emerging annuals.

Living Cover In Corn Could Aid Biofuels

August 2, 2010 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Water Management

Iowa State University researchers are testing between-row cover grasses as part of research looking at ways to reduce soil runoff and keep vital nutrients in the soils while crop residue, called stover, is removed from farm fields to produce biofuels.

Making The Move From CRP To No-Till Crop Production

While you’ll need to be prepared for some weed and fertility challenges, don’t ruin 10 years of soil benefits with full-width tillage, this agronomist says.

By Mark Parker posted on April 1, 2010 | Posted in Crop Protection, Residue Management

Expiring contracts on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) land offer no-tillers an opportunity to get a jump on the benefits of long-term no-till.

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