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Minimizing Pollen Contamination to Non-GMO Corn

March 1, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Corn growers interested in obtaining non-GMO corn premiums need to develop plans to minimize pollen contamination of non-GMO corn, says Ohio State University Extension.

Fighting Weeds, Boosting Profits With Non-GMOs

Consumer demand, lower seed costs and weed resistance are driving many no-tillers to explore opportunities with non-GMO corn and soybeans.

By Laura Barrera posted on August 1, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

While the debate about genetically modified crops and labeling rages on among state and federal lawmakers, many no-tillers are quietly shifting their production to non-GMO corn and soybeans and raking in premiums and profits.

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New Opportunities With Non-GMOs

By Laura Barrera posted on June 4, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Last month, Vermont became the first state to require labeling of genetically engineered foods, also known as GMOs. The law won’t take effect until July 1, 2016 — if it ever happens. A federal bill introduced recently would ban states from passing such laws, and Vermont is preparing for a battle in court with the food industry.

Crop Insurance Rules With Cover Crops

By Darrell Bruggink posted on March 19, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops

If you're using cover crops that overwinter, be careful that you don't find yourself in violation of your crop-insurance terms.

Is There A Good Alternative Soybean?

Non-GMO and specialty soybeans offer growers the possibility of solid yields, management of glyphosate resistance and good financial returns — if they can identify a market

By Dan Zinkland posted on May 1, 2010 | Posted in Crop Protection

Soybeans that tolerate glyphosate have accounted for more than 90% of U.S. soybean acreage for much of the past decade. But no-tillers may be able to find conventional soybeans or alternatives to Roundup Ready that are more profitable due to premiums and offer the added bonus of managing for glyphosate resistance by using herbicides with differing modes of action.

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Buy High-Fertility Land

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2005 | Posted in Soil Health

With no-tillers earning higher per-acre returns than farmers still relying on extensive tillage, many are looking for more land to farm. That’s why you’ll find the results of a recent survey of land prices based on fertility levels to be of special interest because of your no-till experiences.

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No-Till Legend Concerned About Corn Profits in 2024

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin Till, Vincennes, Ind., no-tiller Ray McCormick explains why it’s going to be tough to “not lose a lot of money this year” on corn. Plus, we ask our readers, “On a scale of 1-10, how concerned are you about drought this year?” Hear why some farmers are worried, and why others aren’t very worried at all.

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