On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by the 2024 National Strip-Tillage Conference, Eagle, Wis., no-tiller Tyler Troiola uses John Deere See & Spray Premium for the first time, which he says delivered significant herbicide savings on corn but not quite as much on soybeans. 

As corn rootworm makes its presence felt in the Corn Belt and beyond, veteran entomologist Ann Marie Journey shares something important for farmers to keep in mind when dealing with the pest this summer.

In the Cover Crop Connection, USDA plant research geneticist Lisa Kissing Kucek studies the ROI of winter peas in cover crop mixes. Later in the episode, Annville, Pa., no-tiller Zach Alger describes how cover crops helped pave the way for a 318-bushel corn yield.

Plus, we catch up with Sentera CTO Eric Taipale for a look at the company’s new Aerial WeedScout technology. And in the Video of the Week, we revisit a groundbreaking field day featuring insights from No-Till Innovators Jim Hoorman, Ray Archuleta and the late Dave Brandt.

 This episode of Conservation Ag Update is brought to you by the 2024 National Strip-Tillage Conference.  

 Build and refine your strip-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 11th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference in Madison, Wis., Aug. 8-9, 2024. Experience an energizing agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led Strip-Till Classrooms and collaborative Strip-Till Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.

Just as important is the chance to profit from unlimited hallway networking with the most innovative, forward-thinking minds in strip-till. Come see for yourself why past attendees say they take home an average of $17,083 in ready-to-use ideas!

 

Read the full transcript of this episode of Conservation Ag Update.

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And that will wrap things up on this edition of Conservation Ag Update. Until next time, for more stories visit no-tillfarmer.com, striptillfarmer.com and covercropstrategies.com. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day!