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Strip-Till Discussion: Where Do You Stand on Banding vs. Broadcasting?

September 30, 2022 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting

The recently launched Strip-Till Farmer email discussion group gives farmers in the strip-till community a chance to connect with each other and exchange ideas. Here are some of the top responses to our question of the week.

USDA Expands Split-N Benefit to Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin

September 29, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management

USDA’s Risk Management Agency rolled out PACE earlier this year to support stewardship of fertilizer, and it will continue to be offered in select counties of Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and South Dakota.

Building a Tailored Strip-Till System Through Targeted Trials

Always seeking his strip-till sweet spot, Wisconsin grower Ryan Nell is achieving success through experimentation with equipment, timing of operations and nutrient management.

By Jordan Gaal posted on September 29, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Equipment, Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting

Ryan Nell and his father, Ron, are innovators when it comes to the 2,200-acre family farm in Beaver Dam, Wis. However, they don’t adopt new practices without first researching them and conducting their own on-farm trials to optimize methods for their operation.

[Video] Reviewing Attachment Options for Lynx VTS Strip-Till Row Unit

September 28, 2022

Explore the many customization options present with the new strip-till row unit from Lynx. The VTS Row Unit provides several options to fit your needs including shark-tooth cleaners, openers, shanks and rolling basket among many others.

Syngenta Launches Digital Tool to Detect Nematodes Through Satellite Images

September 28, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection, Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Source: Business Wire

The new digital tool uses a unique, proprietary algorithm to analyze images of fields obtained by satellites, allowing it to identify areas of high infestations of plant-parasitic nematodes in crops and estimate potential losses caused by these microscopic parasites.

EPA Withdraws Glyphosate Ruling

September 27, 2022

The cancelled decision also allows the original review allowing glyphosate use to stand. Growers can continue to use glyphosate for crop management until the final review in 2026.

Mizzou: Don't Plant Corn Too Shallow

September 27, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection, Seeding & Planting

Source: University of Missouri

Planting corn shallower than 1.5 inches deep can cause uneven emergence due to lack of soil moisture or lead to early-season root lodging or, says University of Missouri agronomist, Gregory Luce.

Lower Seeding Rates Produce Same Results as Extra Seeds for Winter Legume Covers

Similar biomass and weed suppression seen for legumes regardless of seeding rate.

September 27, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

The study also found that each legume type has similar weed suppression regardless of the seeding rate. However, some of the legumes were better at suppressing weeds.

Boost Yields by Feeding the Plant, Not the Soil and Choosing Hybrids Conducive to Banding

Indiana strip-tiller takes a systematic approach to boosting corn yields with hybrid selection favoring banded fertilizer, increased plant populations and concentrated efforts to maintain plant health.

By Dan Crummett posted on September 26, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Over the past 5 years, Chris Perkins has been challenging conventional wisdom in corn production with a systems-approach banding program that has bumped yields on his southwestern Indiana farm by an additional 50-60 bushels per acre.

6 Most Accurate Weed-Identifying Apps

A Michigan State University study found the top 6 apps correctly identified anywhere from 11-67% of weeds.

September 23, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection

A Michigan State University study found the top 6 apps correctly identified anywhere from 11-67% of weeds. One app came out on top by successfully identifying 67% of 130 plants photographed, including 43% of grassy weeds.

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Strip-Till Discussion: Where Do You Stand on Banding vs. Broadcasting?

USDA Expands Split-N Benefit to Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin

Building a Tailored Strip-Till System Through Targeted Trials

[Video] Reviewing Attachment Options for Lynx VTS Strip-Till Row Unit

Syngenta Launches Digital Tool to Detect Nematodes Through Satellite Images

EPA Withdraws Glyphosate Ruling

Mizzou: Don't Plant Corn Too Shallow

Lower Seeding Rates Produce Same Results as Extra Seeds for Winter Legume Covers

Boost Yields by Feeding the Plant, Not the Soil and Choosing Hybrids Conducive to Banding

6 Most Accurate Weed-Identifying Apps

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