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Consider Cover Crops Even in Dry Conditions

September 15, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: NRCS

Crop response differs depending on the soil and weather conditions, so it is important to choose a mix that works for your operation and crop rotation.

Dryland Corn Considerations for 2022

August 16, 2022

Source: Kansas State Extension

Dryland corn in many parts of western KS is struggling. Some areas have been fortunate to receive rain showers that may result in more growth, but in other cases the plants are already dead and on the ground. Dry conditions are reducing production in both native pastures and forages typically used for winter feeding, so making some use of failed corn will help livestock owners to bridge the gap.

Review of Drought-Tolerant Corn Hybrids, Yield Benefits

April 10, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Water Management

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Kansas State University Extension reviews the yield benefits of drought-tolerant corn hybrids to maximize production per unit of available water in dryland environments.

Water Use, Drought-Tolerant Hybrids Still Key to Dryland Crop Production

December 13, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Water Management

Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

Risk management is the name of the game when it comes to growing dryland sorghum and corn, which both offer cropping alternatives "when and if" conditions are right, according to recent Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

Grower Says No-Till Made Him ‘Champion of Conservation’

September 11, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

The biggest skeptic about no-till farming should meet Scott Herriman. The South Coffeyville, Okla., farmer made a cold-turkey decision to leave traditional planting-and-growing methods behind and adopt soil health as a way of life. And he’s never looked back.

Skip-Row Corn Provides Improved Drought Tolerance in Dryland Corn

March 10, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Water Management

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

University of Nebraska Extension shares the pros and cons of skip-row planting, which is used to prevent corn plants from using all of the available soil water too early in the growing season.

Potential Yield Benefits of Drought-Tolerant Corn Hybrids

April 2, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Water Management

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Kansas State University Extension experts discuss their research has found on the possible yield advantages of drought-tolerant corn hybrids vs. regular hybrids in a variety of situations.

Cover Crops Power No-Till Payoff

From conservation to higher yields to reduced fertilizer and herbicide use, cover crops brought an immediate payback for Jacob Farms.

By Mark Parker posted on May 12, 2012 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Last summer, when high temperatures in south-central Kansas spiraled above 100 F for several weeks, the benefits of cover crops never seemed so real for no-tillers like Ryan Speer.

Number-Crunching No-Tiller Makes Management Strategies Pay

Producing seed, renting combines and growing nitrogen all pencil out for these Montana no-till farming partners.

By Martha Mintz posted on December 1, 2010 | Posted in Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

In an area where dirt, wheat and dirt is considered rotation, no-tiller Scott Glasscock stands out.

No-Till Wins Dryland Battles

When pouring on the water, these ranchers have a good reason to till. But for conserving water, no-till is definitely the answer.

September 1, 1999 | Posted in Water Management

Growing continious irrigated corn, Kevin Penny isn’t fully convinced no-till is the way to go. But when it comes to dryland acres where water is a major concern, no-till definitely is the way he likes to farm.

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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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