Andrew Focht is still trying to figure out the best fertilizer rates for his farm, but his goals are clear. He wants to slash his fertilizer bill by 25% and use only 0.8 pounds of N per bushel, which is about 0.3-0.4 pounds less than he’s used in years past.
No one can control the weather, but farmers can adjust their management practices to reduce the risks. A logical first step is to reduce the number of tillage passes, especially in fields adjacent to busy highways, to begin moving toward conservation tillage.
Gary Zimmer, internationally known as the “Father of Biological Agriculture, is on the program this year for the first time as a presenter. Last year, he was an attendee. Gary shares his biggest eye-openers from the conference, including how it captures the fun side of farming.
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It’s helpful to know the process of objectively evaluating an alfalfa stand’s condition to know if it is good enough to keep, says University of Wisconsin Extension.
"I think lately the question that I run into the most is what is regenerative agriculture? And I struggle along with that and try to give my explanation, but my guest today has a perspective of talking about something related to it..."
Pest managers should be scouting their alfalfa for leaf feeding from weevil larva. Growing degree day estimates (see map below) indicate that hatch has begun.
The 2025 average custom strip-till rate is $21.65 per acre, up slightly from $21 in 2024. The range given, based on 13 responses to the 2025 survey, is $14 to $30 per acre.
Here are over 40 actionable ideas, tips and observations from the most recent roundtable discussions at the National Strip-Tillage and No-Tillage Conferences.
Kansas State University Extension precision ag economist Terry Griffin shares his opinion on whether or not farmers and ranchers will experience mass GNSS and GPS outages in the future caused by extreme solar weather.
Kansas State University Extension precision ag economist Terry Griffin shares his opinion on whether or not farmers and ranchers will experience mass GNSS and GPS outages in the future caused by extreme solar weather.
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