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Tips for Efficiently Harvesting Corn

July 20, 2016 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Kansas State University Extension

While harvest efficiency will never be 100% and it's critical to get harvest completed, paying attention to details during harvest could increase profitability, says Kansas State University Extension.

Making the Most Out of Yield Data

July 20, 2016 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Precision agriculture has many benefits, but the results are only as good as the data provided. Yield monitors and GPS receivers can reveal much about a field's performance at harvest time

Drought-Induced Corn Potassium Deficiency

July 19, 2016 | Posted in Water Management

Source: South Dakota State University Extension

During extreme soil drying, shrinking clay layers trap soil cations such as potassium, which become unavailable for the plant roots to take up.

Rotation, Cover Crops Impact Cotton Yields More Than Tillage

July 18, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Seeding & Planting

Source: Texas A&M AgriLife

After comparing cotton under no-till, strip-till and conventional tillage rotations, an environmental soil scientist says he's seeing greater water infiltration rates following cover crops and crop rotation regardless of tillage.

New Drone Regulations: What Does This Mean for Growers?

July 18, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Source: Michigan State University Extension

By simplifying some of the certification restrictions, the new Part 107 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) regulations will expand drone technology use for agriculture and other commercial purposes.

Video Series Shares Tips for Dealing with Acid Soils

July 17, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Washington State University Extension

Washington State University Extension has released a series of videos explaining the challenges, symptoms, causes, and implications for farm management that are associated with soil pH decline.

Specialists Looking for Possible Causes, Solutions to Tile Drain Clogging

July 16, 2016 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Purdue University

Farmers should be on the lookout for roots and sediment clogging their tile drains this year, a Purdue University soil physics specialist advises.

Three Pests to Watch Out For

July 15, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Ohio State University Extension recommends keeping an eye out for spider mites, soybean defoliators and western bean cutworm.

Strip-tillage and Cover Crop Field Day Planned for July 28 in Webster County

July 14, 2016 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management

Source: Iowa State University

Iowa State University Extension announced that Iowa Learning Farms and farmer partner Mark Thompson will host a strip-tillage and cover crop field day Thursday, July 28 in Webster County.

Improving Emergence & Input Efficiencies with Strip Till

July 11, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Strip-tilling corn and soybeans in Yutan, Neb., Kody Karloff shares how he's leveraged strip-till to create a better seedbed, enhance germination and overcome variable moisture patterns.

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Tips for Efficiently Harvesting Corn

Making the Most Out of Yield Data

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Strip-tillage and Cover Crop Field Day Planned for July 28 in Webster County

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