On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, a group of no-tillers gather in southwestern Wis., to carry on Dave Brandt’s vision of a farmer-led learning center at the Sinsinawa Mound Center. Plus, Stockton, Ill., no-tiller Greg Thoren shares how he’s netting $195 more per acre than his peers who practice conventional tillage.
Rock Creek, Minn., strip-tiller Jon Stevens breaks down his presentation about cattle and cover crop management at the 2023 National Strip-Tillage Conference. Stevens also discusses his strip-till goals for 2024 and beyond.
The latest USDA-National Agricultural Statistics Service crop progress and condition report released Sept. 10, 2023, classified 52% of the soybean crop to be in fair (32%) or good (20%) condition.
Jeff Morgan, head of sales and development with H&R Agri-Power in Kentucky, recaps his presentation at the 2023 National Strip-Tillage Conference. Morgan discusses the benefits of strip-till, and what to consider if you’re thinking about adopting the practice.
The factory-installed closing wheels may not always be the most effective option for your particular soil conditions. The Seeder Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.
The efficient application of phosphorus fertilizers in strip-till systems is crucial for achieving optimal crop yields. However, several challenges are associated with fall-applied phosphorus, such as fixation in soil, runoff and leaching, soil pH, and the misconception that banked phosphorus is always available.
Elora, Tenn., native Eric Reed shares some of the keys to his high-yielding success at the 2023 National Strip-Tillage Conference. The first-generation farmer set the Alabama National Corn Growers Association dryland corn yield record on poor grounds with a low budget — and he’s on a mission to teach others how to achieve similar success in less-than-ideal conditions.
Farmer health and safety is a part of more conversations than ever, and the latest agriculture and equipment technology offers new levels of not just productivity and efficiency but safety, too, through real-time communication and data.
Craig Dick, Phospholutions vice president of sales and marketing, and Brian Reineke, Phospholutions director of agronomy, detailed the challenges of P availability, and how their company’s RhizoSorb technology decreases application rates by up to 50% while preserving yield.
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