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Soybeans May Be Good Alternative Summer Crop for Some Oklahoma Growers

February 21, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Oklahoma State University Extension

Wheat is underperforming as a cash crop in the minds of many Oklahoma growers, leading some to look at the feasibility of planting alternative summer crops like soybeans as drought persists in the state.

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‘Innovations in Regenerative Agriculture’ is the Theme of AIM Symposium

Jill Clapperton, Christine Jones will headline annual event that will focus on developments in soil health and practices used by regenerative growers.

September 28, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management, Soil Health

Jill Clapperton, Christine Jones will headline annual event that will focus on developments in soil health and practices used by regenerative growers.

Milo, Forage Sorghum Potential Alternatives in a Drought

July 1, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Water Management

Source: South Dakota State University Extension

Forage sorghum and milo are acceptable alternatives for growing grain or forage in drought conditions, says South Dakota State University Extension.

Faced With Replant, Consider All Factors

May 21, 2010 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Jeff Housman, Mycogen Seeds customer agronomist, advises growers to consider all factors before deciding to replant to determine whether the yield advantage of a replanted field will offset the added cost and the lower yield potential of the first planting.

Stretch Your Rotations To Make No-Till Even More Effective

This concept pays in more ways than one for no-tillers with livestock.

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2003 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Mention crop rotations to no-tillers outside the Midwest and chances are good that they’re growing more than two crops. Instead of just going with no-till corn and soybeans, growers who direct seed in the Pacific Northwest include a large number of crops in their no-till rotations.

Remember Your Options... Rotate With Alternative Crops

Here’s why alternate crops can’t be ignored in future no-till rotations.

By Katherine Meitner posted on February 1, 1999 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

No-tillers in Manitoba and North Dakota like variety. They know more than one market. They grow more than one crop. And every year, the view from the kitchen window changes.

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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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