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5 Steps for Determining Soil Infiltration Rate

September 29, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

Source: Michigan State University Extension

Conducting an infiltration test will allow growers to get an idea of how much water their soil can hold for crop use, says Michigan State University Extension.

4 Tips for Minimizing Soil Compaction During Harvest

September 28, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection, Soil Health

Source: Iowa State University Extension

In wet conditions, the best choice a grower can make is to stay away from the field and avoid trafifc on wet soil to reduce soil compaction, says Iowa State University Extension.

Combine Adjustments for Fall Harvest

September 27, 2016 | Posted in Equipment

Source: Iowa State University Extension

It’s possible to reduce field losses from the combine to just 1 bushel per acre or less if the crop is standing reasonably well, says Iowa State University Extension.

Identifying and Eliminating 'Gremlins' from Yield Monitor Data

September 23, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Source: Purdue University Extension

Purdue University Extension explains why it's important to "clean" the yield data after harvest and some options for post-harvest processing.

Fall Manure Application Tips

September 23, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Ohio State University Extension reminds growers of the legal requirements for applying manure and shares some tips for keeping phosphorus and nitrogen in their fields.

Corn and Soybean Herbicides and Rotation to Cover Crops

September 22, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Penn State University Extension

With silage harvest well underway and corn grain and soybean not far behind, a number of farmers are considering cover crop establishment this fall. Remember that some herbicides can persist and potentially influence successful cover crop establishment.

3 Factors to Consider Before Baling Corn Residue

September 21, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

While corn residue is incorporated or left on the soil surface in most fields, some growers harvest the residue for use as livestock feed and bedding. How much crop residue removal is too much?

Balancing Phosphorus Needs and Soil Health

September 20, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: International Plant Nutrition Institute

Policymakers and extension educators have particularly linked onto soil health as a key attribute in reduction strategies for phosphorus (P) loss. Are their expectations warranted?

Don’t Loosely Tie Agronomy Into Precision Equipment

September 16, 2016 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Strip-tiller Luke Lowery is an agronomist by trade, but works as a sales and service technician for Bottom Line Solutions, a precision farming equipment sales and service dealer in Morton, Ill.

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