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Why Control of Volunteer Wheat is Critical to Protecting Next Season's Yields

August 12, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

University of Nebraska Extension shares numerous reasons why growers must control volunteer wheat to optimize next season's yields and profitability.

6 Tips for Planting Small Grains in Fall

By Nathan Kleczewski posted on September 17, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Illinois Extension

Soon many producers will be starting to plant small grains. For practical guidance, check out this list of important things to consider when planting wheat and other small grains in the coming weeks from the University of Illinois.

No Shortcuts on Green Bridge Management for Soilborne Diseases

March 29, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Washington State University

Withspring planting right around the corner, some are thinking about the ‘green bridge’ and how long to wait before planting. Researchers from Washington State University consider whether there’s a benefit to using paraquat instead of glyphosate for a quick burn-down.

Managing Wheat Residue to Prevent a 'Green Bridge'

August 9, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection, Residue Management

Source: South Dakota State University Extension

Experts at South Dakota State University Extension discuss whether or not to remove or replace weed and wheat growth in fields, after haying of wheat, avoid insect, disease and weed problems, or if it's best to just leave it alone.

Reducing the Risk of Corn Seedling Disease, Yield Loss After Cereal Rye

December 26, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Crop Protection

Source: Iowa State University Extension

Despite the environmental and soil benefits that cover crops provide, many farmers are reluctant to try cover crops because of reports of possible yield reduction in the following crop.

‘Spray And Wait’ Is Critical To Tackling Green Bridge Pathogens

While green bridge is a major disease worry in the Pacific Northwest, it’s a problem Midwestern no-tillers should be leery of with certain crop rotations and cover crops.

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Soil Health

Some plant pathologists maintain green bridge is not likely to be a disease concern with the traditional Midwestern corn-and-soybean rotation. But with the expanding growth of cover crops and adoption of other crop rotations, it’s a possible disease worry for Corn Belt no-tillers.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

No-Till Isn’t The Goal – It’s Sustainability

Improving the soil resource — even within long-term no-till — is one way Hans Kok believes farmers will hit higher, sustainable yields.

By Hans Kok and Martha Mintz posted on July 1, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

I've spent a good portion of my career helping producers adopt no-till practices through extension, as a Monsanto no-till specialist and, most recently, as a crop consultant.

Diseases Travel Over "Green Bridge" To Quietly Steal No-Till Yields

Pathogens feed on dying plants then live long enough to prey on newly planted crops1

By Ron Perszewski posted on November 1, 2004 | Posted in Crop Protection

The so-called “green bridge” could be stealing yields from no-till fields without the growers’ knowledge. The green bridge is the method by which soil and foliar pathogens feed on cover crops, weeds or volunteer crops and survive long enough to infect a new season’s cash crops.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Do More With Less!

With direct seeding, three men handle 4,000 acres.

By John Aeschliman and Ron Ross posted on October 1, 2002 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

When I was a kid, I knew it was spring when the mud roared off our highly erodible hills, across the roads and flowed through our farm yard.

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