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Bioreactors Chip Away at Nitrogen Pollution

June 16, 2021 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Underground trenches filled with woodchips, called bioreactors, are gaining traction as viable edge-of-field tools to remove nitrogen (N) from the water that drains from agricultural fields. A new study from Iowa State University looked at how woodchip degradation affected the performance and lifespan of these bioreactors.

U.S. Potash Project Moves Forward to Reduce Reliance on Foreign Imports

June 15, 2021 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Michigan Potash & Salt Company

Potash prices have doubled in the past year, putting pressure on American farmers and a spotlight on food security. The U.S Potash Project aims to reverse over-reliance on non-U.S. sources in order to stabilize supply and prices.

Don't Delay Wheat Harvest

June 15, 2021 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University

Wheat harvest date could impact both grain yield and quality. Delaying wheat harvest puts the crop at risk for increased disease, lodging, sprouting, harvest loss, and grain contamination with mycotoxins, says Ohio State University Extension.

USDA Reports 96% of Corn Emerged in the U.S.

June 14, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

According to the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, some 96% of corn was reported emerged, above both the 94% emerged last year and the 90% emerged in the week prior. The 5-year average emergence rate for this week was 91%.

USDA Reports 90% of Corn Emerged in the U.S.

June 9, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Some 90% of corn was reported emerged, above both the 87% emerged last year and the 81% emerged in the week prior. The 5-year average emergence rate for this week was 82%.

NRCS Nixes Change to Cover Crop Harvesting Rules

June 3, 2021 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: NRCS

The NRCS has decided not to update its conservation practice standard for cover crops, which means restrictions to harvesting covers will not be added.

[Podcast] Rapidly Adapting & Adopting a Strip-Till System Pt. 2

In today’s Strip-Till Farmer podcast supported by The Andersons, we share excerpts from a conversation with Beaver Dam, Wis. farmer Ryan Nell, who candidly shares some of the reasoning and results of the farm’s recent experiments with seeding cover crops after corn silage, using cereal rye to combat white mold, and ultra-low soybean populations.

June 3, 2021 | Posted in Equipment, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Producers with Crop Insurance to Receive Premium Benefit for Cover Crops

June 2, 2021

Agricultural producers who have coverage under most crop insurance policies are eligible for a premium benefit from USDA if they planted cover crops during this crop year.

USDA Reports 81% of Corn Emerged in the U.S.

June 1, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Some 81% of corn was reported emerged, above both the 76% emerged last year and the 64% emerged in the week prior. The 5-year average emergence rate for this week was 70%.

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