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Managing Weeds When Seeding Cover Crops

March 27, 2020 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

A new video highlights research at Michigan State University looking at the compatibility of different cover crop species with herbicides used in corn, soybean and wheat.

2020 National Strip-Tillage Conference Update

Detailed Agenda & Presentation Lineup Released for 2020 National Strip-Tillage Conference

From lessons learned getting a system established, to incorporating a comprehensive cover cropping program, the 7th annual event will provide strategic strip-till knowledge for beginner and veteran strip-tillers.

March 26, 2020 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Ag

From lessons learned getting a system established, to incorporating a comprehensive cover cropping program, the 7th annual event will provide strategic strip-till knowledge for beginner and veteran strip-tillers.

USDA Service Centers Taking Steps to Help Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus

March 23, 2020

Source: USDA

To help prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2, USDA Service Centers will be open for business by phone appointment only until further notice. Field work will continue with appropriate social distancing.

[Podcast] Top Tips to Get You Prepared for Spring Planting

In this episode of the <em>Strip-Till Farmer</em> podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we chat with planting expert and agronomist Phil Needham of Needham Ag Technologies, who shares his top tips for getting prepared for planting.

March 19, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we chat with planting expert and agronomist, Phil Needham of Needham Ag Technologies, who shares his top tips for getting prepared for planting.

Sprayer Maintenance Tips for Spring

March 19, 2020 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Iowa State University

Making sure your sprayer is ready to go this spring will save valuable time and reduce stress when windows get tight due to weather conditions. Prior to spring field operations, follow these maintenance tips from Iowa State University Extension to prepare for a smooth spring.

Simplifying Sensing Technology to be a Valuable Data Source

By Dr. Ray Asebedo posted on March 17, 2020 | Posted in Precision Ag

Farmers are increasingly interested in remote sensing, based on the promise that it’s going to help them make better management decisions. Today, the data is more easily interpretable. And with the connectivity piece improving, getting your data, to and from the cab is becoming easier.

Manage Herbicide Resistance with Cover Crops

March 16, 2020 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Penn State University Extension

Glyphosate-resistant horseweed, or marestail, remains one of the primary weed management challenges in no-till soybean production. Designing effective herbicide control strategies for horseweed is challenging because of its emergence patterns. Read more in this article from Penn State University Extension.

How to Prevent Fallow Syndrome in Corn

March 16, 2020

University of Minnesota Extension explains why unplanted fields from last year may be at risk of fallow syndrome in 2020 and why a low rate of "pop up" starter fertilizer could be the best management strategy.

5 Considerations for Sensor-Based Nitrogen Management

March 12, 2020 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Ag

Source: University of Minnesota

There is considerable debate regarding the usefulness of canopy-sensing technologies for nitrogen fertilizer management. The University of Minnesota outlines 5 things to keep in mind when considering adopting sensing technology.

Building Biological Stamina in Your Strip-Tilled Soils

With a self-described “living laboratory,” Streator, Ill., strip-tiller Larry Tombaugh will share how his constant experiments with biological combinations helps stimulate soil health and add bushels each year at the 2020 National Strip-Tillage Conference.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on March 12, 2020

Keeping microbes happy is a cornerstone of Streator, Ill., strip-tiller Larry Tombaugh’s system. As he says, microbes have a “Dracula complex” and don’t like sunlight.

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Managing Weeds When Seeding Cover Crops

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Sprayer Maintenance Tips for Spring

Simplifying Sensing Technology to be a Valuable Data Source

Manage Herbicide Resistance with Cover Crops

How to Prevent Fallow Syndrome in Corn

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