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Checking Legumes for Nodulation

June 26, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

Legume species-specific bacteria form a symbiotic relationship with the legume roots. The resulting nodules contain the bacteria. These bacteria can biologically fix nitrogen (N) from the air, making it available to the plant.

Tips for Getting Cover Crops to Pay Off from the Starting Gate

Kansas no-tiller John Stigge believes cover crops can deliver in year one if growers utilize the ‘power of 3’ that includes legumes, brassicas and grasses.

By John Dobberstein posted on May 12, 2018 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Soil Health

One thing that discourages some no-tillers from adopting cover crops is a concern they won’t bring an immediate payoff.

Spring Seeding of Forages

March 22, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Steps to follow that will help improve your chances for successful forage establishment in the spring.

Frost Seeding: A Cheap Alternative to Improve Hay and Pasture Land

March 5, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: University of Vermont Extension

Frost seeding can be an effective and inexpensive method to improve the quality and quantity of forage.

Dangers of Harvesting and Grazing Certain Forages Following a Frost

October 24, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Risks and precautions you can take to avoid freeze-damaged and bloating after frost.

Cover Crops Following Small Grains: Selection and Management Guidelines

July 6, 2017 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops

Source: University of Wisconsin Extension

Following harvest of winter wheat or other small grains, fields are often left fallow. But with more than 40% of the growing season remaining, planting a cover crop may be a good option, says University of Wisconsin Extension.

Taming No-Till Challenges with a Multi-Pronged Approach

Brian Hildebrand uses sanitation, competition and rotation to fight no-till diseases, weeds, pests and climate obstacles on the Canadian Prairies.

May 24, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection, Residue Management

A no-tiller asks an important question about weed stewardship and what to do when your neighbor uses all his bullets early.

Is Nitrogen Fixation Oversold with Legume Cover Crops?

December 20, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

One expected benefit of using legumes as a cover crop is to provide a source of nitrogen (N) to the cropping system, but in certain situations the amount of fixed N may be lower than anticipated, says University of Nebraska Extension.

Fixing Nitrogen for the World

February 2, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: USDA-ARS

One of the Agricultural Research Service's more unusual germplasm collections is devoted to Rhizobium, bacteria that form symbiotic (mutually beneficial) relationships with soybeans, alfalfa, peanuts, beans, and other legumes to convert nitrogen gas from the air into fertilizer for the plants.

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

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