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Considerations for Replanting Corn Fields

May 28, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Penn State Extension shares what to consider when evaluating whether a field needs to be planted, and how to terminate Roundup Ready corn in the case you decide to replant.

Start Scouting for Black Cutworms

May 26, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection, Seeding & Planting

Source: Ohio State University Extension

An Ohio State University Extension entomologist recommends growers start scouting for black cutworms as soon as corn emerges, checking for symptoms of above- and belowground feeding.

Late-Planted Soybeans Require Slight Management Changes

May 25, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Growers planting soybeans into June should consider using a higher seeding rate and planting in narrow rows, says Ohio State University Extension.

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Fine-Tuning a Strip-Till Fertility Program for Long-Term Benefits

Kansas State University soil fertility specialist Dorviar Ruiz Diaz will share recent results of a comparative nutrient placement study at the 2016 National Strip-Tillage Conference.

May 23, 2016

Kansas State University soil fertility specialist Dorviar Ruiz Diaz will share recent results of a comparative nutrient placement study at the 2016 National Strip-Tillage Conference.

Building Depleted Soils with Intercropping

May 20, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting

Source: Agronomy Journal

A researcher discusses a "teamwork approach" with plants through intercropping to improve soil health, as well as crop and livestock production, in Brazil.

Iowa Learning Farms to Host Cover Crop, Strip-Till Field Day

May 20, 2016 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Source: KIOW.com

Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop and strip-tillage field day on Wednesday, June 8, from 5:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at Bob and Linda Lynch’s farm, in rural Gilmore City. The event is free and open to the public, and includes a complimentary meal.

Shallow Urea Incorporation Not Recommended

May 19, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

Source: North Dakota State University Extension

North Dakota State University Extension discusses a study that refutes assumptions that shallow incorporation of urea in fields is better than not incorporating it in no-till and strip-till systems.

Report Says GMOs Are Not Harmful to Human Health

May 18, 2016

Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Genetically engineered crops are safe for humans and animals to eat and have not caused increases in cancer, obesity, gastrointestinal illnesses, kidney disease, autism or allergies, an exhaustive report from the National Academies of Science released Tuesday found.

Top 10 Reasons to Think Reduced Tillage

May 18, 2016 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Soil Health

Source: Canola Council of Canada

The Canola Council of Canada shares some good reasons for reducing or eliminating tillage, or making sure to keep tillage equipment in the shed.

Earthworm Season is Here, Explore Your Populations

May 17, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Penn State University Extension

Here are some tips from Penn State University about earthworms and the different types you may find in your no-tilled fields.

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