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Time to Think About Fertilizing Alfalfa

February 20, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

With the first cutting of alfalfa nearing, the University of Arkansas Extension recommends no-tillers apply nutrients soon, especially phosphorus and potassium.

Seven Considerations For Timing Fall Alfalfa Harvest

September 2, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Penn State Extension

Traditionally, the recommendation has been NOT to harvest alfalfa 4 to 6 weeks (critical period) before the first killing frost. That is still very safe advice.

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.

Uniform No-Till Corn Emergence Takes A 365 Day Commitment

Your goal from harvest-time to the day you no-till the next crop is to create an environment where the entire crop can emerge at one time.

By Mark Parker posted on November 1, 2009 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Planting depth is no place to get creative if you want to achieve uniform stands and optimize no-till corn yields. Paul Jasa, University of Nebraska Extension ag engineer, believes uniformity should be every grower’s goal.

Proper No-Till Design Is Critical For Tackling Heavy Residue

There are options for dealing with excessive no-till residue.

By Phil Needham posted on July 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

Under the no-till conditions outlined above and with this style of seeding unit, my thought is not to try to chop or cut the residue. In my opinion, standing residue leads to more effective cutting with disc seeders that are used under low-moisture conditions.

Take Two Cuts In One Pass

This Washington producer added a second cutter for more effective management of small grains residue.

By Mark Moore posted on July 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

As Ron Kile began to study how no-till would fit into his farming operation, he had one lingering concern: residue management.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Management Duties And Profits Both Rise In Move To No-Tilling

Switching to no-till doesn’t necessarily mean more free time, but you will trade iron and tractor time for a thinking cap and a fatter wallet.

By Russell McLucas and Ron Ross posted on June 1, 2006 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

When people ask me for a quick answer to justify shifting to no-tillage, the best one I can come up with is this: Yield is not measured in bushels or tons per acre. Yield is measured in net dollars per acre. No-tilling equals more dollars in the bank.

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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 Industries, 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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