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March 2018

Volume: 47
Edition: 3

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    Iowa Brothers’ No-Till Success a Product of Tradition, Education and Attitude

    A rigorous equipment maintenance program and trying new practices, such as deploying cover crops, keep the Pillings moving forward.
    WHEN WE STEP into our office, soil conservation posters serve to remind us why we do the things we do on our farm. Our soils need to be protected and nourished to keep waterways healthy and the nation’s food supply sustainable.
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    Ag Secretary Perdue Releases Farm Bill Principles

    U.S. SECRETARY of Agriculture Sonny Perdue this month announced USDA’s Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018, which serve as a road map to inform Congress of what ag stakeholders want to see in the next Farm Bill.
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    5 Top Notch Tips for Better No-Till Planting, Seed Placement

    Striving for uniformity ‘every day of the year’ is the best approach to no-tilling crops and optimizing yields, says ag engineer Paul Jasa.
    With planting season not as far away as it might seem, editors at No-Till Farmer recently talked with Nebraska Extension ag engineer Paul Jasa about a range of topics related to no-tilling corn. From ensuring proper seeding depth and spacing, to choosing the right planter and seeder attachments, to the location of the new rows, Jasa explained what steps no-tillers may want to consider to achieve better and more consistent. Here are the highlights of this discussion.
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    Biopesticides Emerging as Tool for Managing Resistance Issues

    Naturally derived fungicides, nematicides and other products are becoming part of integrated pest management plans for no-tillers to protect crops and the environment.
    No-tillers concerned about weeds, insects or crop diseases becoming resistant to traditional chemical controls may want to check out the growing lineup of biological pesticides on the market.
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    Digging Deeper to Find Nitrogen-Rich Treasures

    Soil samples are typically taken from 6-12 inches, but Ray Weil believes no-tillers must go much deeper to discover the true nature of nutrient availability.
    Most no-tillers perform various types of soil sampling on prescribed schedules to gain insight into myriad soil health performance indicators, including nutrient and mineral content, as well as soil organic matter.
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    Soil Testing, Cover Crops Prove Crucial to Fertility Management

    The 10th class of Responsible Nutrient Management Practitioners utilizes yield maps, cover crops and variable-rate application in their successful quest for nutrient efficiency.
    Recognized for their successful fertility practices, Jake Kaderly of Monticello, Wis., Stuart Lawrence of Rosetown, Saskatchewan and Richard Lyons of Harvel, Ill., were honored as the 10th class of Responsible Nutrient Management Practitioners at the 2018 National No-Tillage Conference in Louisville.
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    Black Oats Offer No-Tillers High Biomass as Cover Crop

    This shorter cultivar, very popular in Brazil, has great potential in the U.S. as a cover crop for weed suppression,disease cycle breakup and erosion control.
    BLACK OATS HAVE earned their place as the No. 1 cover crop on millions of no-tilled soybean acres in Brazil, and these rapidly growing, tall oats that prevent erosion and conserve soil moisture have captured the attention of U.S. researchers and growers.
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    Iowa Brothers’ No-Till Success a Product of Tradition, Education and Attitude

    A rigorous equipment maintenance program and trying new practices, such as deploying cover crops, keep the Pillings moving forward.
    WHEN WE STEP into our office, soil conservation posters serve to remind us why we do the things we do on our farm. Our soils need to be protected and nourished to keep waterways healthy and the nation’s food supply sustainable.
    Read More
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    Online Extras: March 2018 Issue

    Web-exclusive content for this issue includes:

    • 5 Top Notch Tips for Better No-Till Planting, Seed Placement
    • No-Till Farmer Multimedia
    • No-Till Farmer’s Best of the Web

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