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April-Planted Soybeans Outyield May-Planted Soybeans by 10 Bushels in 2-Year Study

April 7, 2025 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Corteva

Soybeans planted around April 20 achieved an average yield of more than 70 bushels per acre while those planted a month later yielded around 60 bushels per acre.

Dealing with Early Spring Weeds

By Dwight Lingenfelter posted on April 6, 2025 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: PennState Extension

Before burndown herbicide programs are considered, it is best to know what weeds you are targeting to best determine what products to use and when to apply them for optimum performance, says Penn State University Extension.

Tips for Spring Herbicide Burndown Applications

Various factors can greatly impact burndown herbicide effectiveness. Below are some considerations when applying burndown herbicides this spring to control weeds and terminate cover crops.

By Dwight Lingenfelter and John Wallace posted on April 5, 2025 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: PennState Extension

Begin spraying when possible, says Penn State University Extension, as fields with a high density of winter annuals may benefit from the burndown now to conserve soil moisture which is almost always a problem later.

Combine Residual Herbicides with Varying Water Solubility to Improve Weed Control

By Sarah Lancaster and Jeanne Falk Jones posted on April 5, 2025 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State Extension

One factor that may be overlooked when selecting herbicide combinations is the water solubility of the herbicides.

Conservation Ag Update

Cereal Rye Mix Sequesters $435 Worth of NPK in No-Till System

By Noah Newman posted on April 4, 2025 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, No-Till Innovator Rick Clark gives a presentation at the Regenerative Agriculture Summit in Chicago, Ill., explaining how cover crops are saving him hundreds of dollars on inputs per acre.

[Podcast] First-Generation Strip-Tiller Unlocks Multiple Cover Crop Benefits

On this edition of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems, first-generation strip-tiller James Hepp takes us inside his operation in Rockwell City, Iowa.

By Noah Newman posted on April 4, 2025 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting

On this edition of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems, first-generation strip-tiller James Hepp takes us inside his operation in Rockwell City, Iowa.

3 Strip-Till Tips, Observations & Insights

Strip-till veterans, researchers & agronomists weigh in with lessons learned from the field

By Noah Newman posted on April 4, 2025 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Here at Strip-Till Farmer, there are plenty of insights gleaned. I dug through some recent notes and came across the following 3 tips, observations and insights, to give you something to think about before hopping in the cab this spring.

20 Tips for Making Sure Your Planter is Ready to Rock

April 3, 2025 | Posted in Equipment, Seeding & Planting

Source: Beck's Hybrids

The Beck's Hybrids Practical Farm Research (PFR) team put together this video featuring 2-plus hours of planter maintenance tips and insights from their winter clinics throughout the Midwest.

Women Leading the Way in Strip-Till

April 2, 2025 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Source: ETS Defending the Land Blog

The daily decision-making process on a farm is crucial to its success. In all aspects of agriculture, whether it's livestock, crop, or financial management, women are right beside men in making those decisions.

How Farmers Are Using New Targeted Spraying Technology

April 2, 2025 | Posted in Crop Protection, Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Source: Kansas State Extension

Dr. Sarah Lancaster, Kansas State Extension weed specialist, breaks down the latest targeted spraying technology in this K-State Agronomy webinar, including the benefits and challenges of various systems.

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April-Planted Soybeans Outyield May-Planted Soybeans by 10 Bushels in 2-Year Study

Dealing with Early Spring Weeds

Tips for Spring Herbicide Burndown Applications

Combine Residual Herbicides with Varying Water Solubility to Improve Weed Control

Cereal Rye Mix Sequesters $435 Worth of NPK in No-Till System

[Podcast] First-Generation Strip-Tiller Unlocks Multiple Cover Crop Benefits

3 Strip-Till Tips, Observations & Insights

20 Tips for Making Sure Your Planter is Ready to Rock

Women Leading the Way in Strip-Till

How Farmers Are Using New Targeted Spraying Technology

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