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Making Choices: The Appropriate Nutrients for Your Crops

By John Leif posted on January 8, 2020 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Seed and crop protection selection has changed dramatically over the past 20 years, but crop nutrition planning is sometimes based on past history rather than on knowledge of the soil and needs of the crop (“it’s what I’ve always done.”)

Reducing Tillage Improves Soil, Yields

December 19, 2019 | Posted in Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

Source: Stanford University

Stanford scientists have found farms that till the soil less can increase yields of corn and soybeans and improve the health of the soil by monitoring crops through machine learning and satellite data.

[Podcast] Drawing Motivation & Management Tips from Cover Crop Mistakes

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we're joined by strip-tiller and no-tiller Tom Cotter who chronicles his successes — and missteps — with incorporating a compatible cover cropping strategy into strip-till and no-till environments.

November 14, 2019 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Soil Health

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we're joined by strip-tiller and no-tiller Tom Cotter who chronicles his successes — and missteps — with incorporating a compatible cover cropping strategy into strip-till and no-till environments.

Cover Crop Corner: Giving Thanks for Cover Crops

We have many blessings to count when it comes to cover crops.

November 14, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: Grassland Oregon

As we count our blessings during the lead-up to Thanksgiving, cover crops are something that should be on every agricultural producer’s and consumer’s list.

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What is My Soil Test Report Telling Me?

November 13, 2019 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Information on soil tests are essential to understanding the condition of the soil and how to determine nutrient recommendations, says field agronomy manager John Leif.

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Planter Fertilizer: When Starters Don’t Start, what Does the Research Say?

November 13, 2019 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

The theory in using starter fertilizer is that it gets the plant growing faster after emergence and that rapid establishment will enable better yield. However, some experts believe a faster start doesn’t necessarily mean a higher yield.

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Understanding Soil Health: Quality, Degradation and Functionality

November 13, 2019 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Agricultural practices like no-till farming, increasing crop diversity, the inclusion of cover crops, application of microbial products and composting, are all proven ways to put carbon back into the soil.

USDA Invites Input on Conservation Stewardship Program Rule

November 12, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: USDA

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) seeks public comments on its interim final rule for the Conservation Stewardship Program, which includes changes to the program prescribed by the 2018 Farm Bill.

Don’t Let the ‘What Ifs’ be a Roadblock to Your ‘Can Dos’

By Jack Zemlicka posted on November 1, 2019 | Posted in Soil Health

Have you ever had inspiration strike at just the right moment? I can recall a few instances when this happened for me, both personally and professionally.

[Podcast] Putting Soil Health Principles to Work in Your Strip-Till Practice

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we're joined by Cambridge, Ill., farmer Monte Bottens who shares the structure of the starting out in strip-till program he launched, along with proven tips and tools for achieving early returns on the system.

October 31, 2019 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Soil Health

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we're joined by Cambridge, Ill., farmer Monte Bottens who shares the structure of the starting out in strip-till program he launched, along with proven tips and tools for achieving early returns on the system.

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Making Choices: The Appropriate Nutrients for Your Crops

Reducing Tillage Improves Soil, Yields

[Podcast] Drawing Motivation & Management Tips from Cover Crop Mistakes

Cover Crop Corner: Giving Thanks for Cover Crops

What is My Soil Test Report Telling Me?

Planter Fertilizer: When Starters Don’t Start, what Does the Research Say?

Understanding Soil Health: Quality, Degradation and Functionality

USDA Invites Input on Conservation Stewardship Program Rule

Don’t Let the ‘What Ifs’ be a Roadblock to Your ‘Can Dos’

[Podcast] Putting Soil Health Principles to Work in Your Strip-Till Practice

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