Seeding & Planting

USDA Exploring MFP Payments for Cover Crop Forages on Prevent-Plant Acres

By John Dobberstein posted on June 11, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

In light of widespread prevented planting, USDA is mulling Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments for struggling producers who plant an MFP-eligible cover crop that has the potential to be harvested and used as forage, says Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue.

Farmers Pick Up the Planting Pace; Much Yet to Be Done

June 11, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

U.S. farmers planted 16% of their corn acres, while an additional 21% of soybeans were sown last week, an improvement over recent reports, according to the USDA’s latest Crop Progress report.

Pace of Corn, Soybean Plantings Continue to Fall Seriously Behind Schedule

June 4, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Only two-thirds of the U.S. corn crop was in the ground and less than 40% of soybeans had been planted as of June 2. Much of the crop that has been planted is looking ragged.

Illinois Incentivizes Planting Fall Cover Crops in 2020 Budget

Crop Insurance Reward Pilot Program promotes cover crops as an in-field management practice.

June 3, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: American Farmland Trust press release

The Illinois Department of Agriculture will adopt and implement a crop insurance reward program for cover crops that American Farmland Trust and a coalition of agriculture, environmental and conservation organizations developed.

Managing Corn Insects When Growing Non-Bt Hybrids

May 4, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: University of Wisconsin

With lower seed costs, low rootworm populations, and premiums paid on non-GMO corn, many growers are making the switch to growing non-Bt corn hybrids. Find out how scouting can help reduce the risk of transitioning.

[Podcast] A Strip-Tiller’s Checklist for Productive Planting

In this Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we're joined by veteran strip-tiller Dave Delhotal, who details his annual checklist ahead of planting, along with mistakes made and lessons learned for optimizing equipment and technology performance.

May 3, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

In this Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we're joined by veteran strip-tiller Dave Delhotal, who details his annual checklist ahead of planting, along with mistakes made and lessons learned for optimizing equipment and technology performance.

Beck’s to Expand Seed Processing Capabilities at Indiana Headquarters

May 2, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Beck’s today announced plans to expand production and processing operations at the Atlanta, Ind., headquarters with a $62 million investment in a new soybean processing facility, seed drying equipment, and warehouses that are expected to be complete by 2022.

Optimum Plant Populations for Delayed Planting of Corn

May 1, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Purdue University

The prospect of delayed planting of corn leads corn growers to consider whether changes in seeding rate should be made in response to late planting. Discover the optimum plant populations based on planting date, according to Purdue University.

Amity Air Drills and Carts to Return to the Concord Brand

April 22, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

With this change, effective for model year 2020, all air drills and air carts that are manufactured by AGCO-Amity JV, LLC in Wahpeton, N.D., and previously would have been branded as Amity, will now be given the Concord name.

[Podcast] Capitalizing on High-Value Strip-Tilled Crops & Organic Opportunities

In this Strip-Till Farmer podcast, bought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we're joined by Megan Wallendal who explains their pursuit of creative and often, lucrative outcomes strip-tilling high-value crops along with their ongoing transition to organic practices on their operation.

April 18, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

In this Strip-Till Farmer podcast, bought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we're joined by Megan Wallendal who explains their pursuit of creative and often, lucrative outcomes strip-tilling high-value crops along with their ongoing transition to organic practices on their operation.

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USDA Exploring MFP Payments for Cover Crop Forages on Prevent-Plant Acres

Farmers Pick Up the Planting Pace; Much Yet to Be Done

Pace of Corn, Soybean Plantings Continue to Fall Seriously Behind Schedule

Illinois Incentivizes Planting Fall Cover Crops in 2020 Budget

Managing Corn Insects When Growing Non-Bt Hybrids

[Podcast] A Strip-Tiller’s Checklist for Productive Planting

Beck’s to Expand Seed Processing Capabilities at Indiana Headquarters

Optimum Plant Populations for Delayed Planting of Corn

Amity Air Drills and Carts to Return to the Concord Brand

[Podcast] Capitalizing on High-Value Strip-Tilled Crops & Organic Opportunities

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