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Cover Crops Control Soil Erosion
The Gazette — May 04,2013
From drought to flood conditions, it seems there is no longer a “normal” growing season for Iowa farmers. A year of drought in 2012 was followed by a cool, wet spring so far this year.
View ArticleTillage radishes leave more than carcasses behind
Farm Progress — May 03,2013
One of the stars of the recent cover crop craze are forage or tillage radishes. Read more about the benefits of adding radishes to your cover crop program.
View ArticleNo-till practices
Grant Tribune Sentinel — May 02,2013
This article discusses how no-till crop production is only one of many tools to implement in management practices to lead to improving soil health.
View ArticleDon't delay burndown herbicide application in no-till fields
Farm Progress — Apr 27,2013
Think you'll save time this spring by skipping burndown herbicide application and getting the corn planted as quickly as possible? Think again.
View ArticleTillage increases soil erosion: see for yourself
Corn & Soybean Digest — Apr 24,2013
Seeing is believing—cover crops and reduced tillage or no-till reduce soil erosion. Kansas farmers measures how much erosion resulted from different agronomic systems.
View ArticleWinter crops protect, improve soil
Galesburg.com — Apr 21,2013
A growing number of corn and soybean farmers utilize cover crops to help preserve soil and maintain its tilth. The re-born concept seems one of the hottest topics in the agriculture industry.
View ArticleNo-till, cover crops could help solve several problems
Farm Progress — Apr 19,2013
Barry Fisher, soil health specialist and state agronomist with the NRCS, notes how cover crops and no-till practices can help cut carbon dioxide emissions, control phosphorus levels and more.
View ArticleAre cover crops necessary when seeding forages?
The Southwest Booster — Apr 18,2013
When seeding perennial forages on annual cropland, the question always arises as to whether a cover crop should be used in the brown soil zone. Conditions in Saskatchewan are discussed.
View ArticleSidewall compaction, varieties, cover crop kill: Brush up on issues while waiting to roll
AgriView — Apr 18,2013
As farmers are anxious to get into their fields, Agri-View addresses early-season issues from sidewall compaction to double-checking soybean varieties to killing off cover crops this spring.
View ArticleCould sheep be the answer to successful no-till organic farming?
Farm & Ranch Guide — Apr 18,2013
As demand for organic products grows, university research extensions in the Midwest examine how grazing animals could be an additional tool to farming organically without tillage.
View ArticleEntomologist offers guidance on controlling slugs in no-till soybean, corn fields
Ohio State University — Apr 16,2013
Crop growers should take extra precautions to scout fields this spring for slugs to try to get control of these plant feeders before they attack corn and soybean plants and cause feeding injury.
View ArticleCover crop, watershed protection incentives offered through NRCS
Wisconsin State Farmer — Apr 11,2013
Despite uncertainties about the funding of some federal programs, that's not the case regarding payments for a number of conservation programs for 2013.
View ArticleICA: Farmers must terminate cover crops by May 10
Newton Daily News — Apr 09,2013
Iowa farmers who planted cover crops for livestock feeding and forage options this past winter will need to terminate those cover crops by May 10 in order to remain eligible for crop insurance.
View ArticleFarmers look to terminate cover crops
Iowa Farmer Today — Apr 08,2013
Iowa agronomist with the NRCS, Barb Stewart, details the benefits of terminating winter-hardy cover crops, such as cereal rye, wheat and clover to minimize yield loss risk.
View Article10 tips for first time cover crop success
Farm Futures — Apr 08,2013
First time for cover crops? If you're thinking of seeding late this summer or early fall, you've got some time to consider what you're going to do. Here, tips to help make your program a success.
View ArticleFarmer: Planting cover crops ‘a very important practice’
Globe Gazette — Apr 07,2013
Iowa farmers turn to cover crops as they look for ways to reduce soil erosion and nutrient pollution such as phosphorous and nitrogen.
View Article8 cover crop tips for a cool spring
Agriculture.com — Apr 04,2013
Tips for getting the most benefit from cover crops in a cool spring, considering factors like cooler soil temperatures, control techniques and air temperature.
View Article7 no-till planting tips for a dry year
Ag Web — Apr 04,2013
Residue cover in no-till fields is essential when it comes to conserving water. When it comes to no-till planting, the key is to minimize the soil and residue disturbance.
View ArticleLiming of a no-till system
Ag Anytime — Apr 03,2013
How to manage soil pH levels in the upper two to three inches of the soil bed in a no-till field when soil becomes too acidic for a crop to grow and develop.
View Article5 No-Till Planting Tips for Dry Fields
Agriculture.com — Apr 02,2013
Experts explain how to make adjustments for low soil moisture and how to continue no-till systems in crop fields this year.
View ArticleThriving in a harsh climate
Agriculture.com — Apr 02,2013
Farmers and experts in the Corn Belt seek to research how no-till practices and cover crops can help prevent damage from climate change effects like erosion, nutrient management and more.
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