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USDA Reports 10% of Corn Crops Silking in the U.S.

July 6, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

USDA has reported some 10% of corn crops silking, above the 9% reported silking in the same week last year. The 5-year average for corn silking in the week was 14%.

Haying, Grazing or Chopping Covers Now Won't Reduce Prevented Planting Payment

July 6, 2021 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: USDA

Agricultural producers with crop insurance can now hay, graze or chop cover crops for silage, haylage or baleage at any time and still receive 100% of the prevented planting payment. Previously, cover crops could only be hayed, grazed or chopped after November 1, otherwise the prevented planting payment was reduced by 65%.

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Seed Firmers and How to Properly Maintain Them

July 1, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Source: Precision Planting

Good seed to soil contact is important. If a seed gets hung up on the furrow it will have a hard time imbibing water and germinating. That's where seed firmers come in. Here's what you need to know about using and maintaining them. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

USDA Reports 4% of Corn Crops Silking in the U.S.

June 28, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Some 4% of corn crops were reported silking, in line with the 4% reported silking in the same week last year. The 5-year average for corn silking in the week was 6%.

Nutrient Deficiencies and Slug Issues

June 23, 2021 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

Source: Ohio's Country Journal

Summer has officially arrived and nutrient deficiencies and pests are now a problem in many fields. Healthy plants have fewer problems with disease and insects, according to soil specialist Jim Hoorman, so optimum plant nutrition is important for keeping pests at bay and optimizing crop yields.

[Podcast] Understanding the Carbon Cycle with Don Reicosky

In today’s Strip-Till Farmer podcast supported by The Andersons, we talk with retired USDA soil scientist Don Reicosky, a leading expert on carbon cycle management in agriculture. An internationally recognized author and speaker, Reicosky was among the first to research the relationship between CO2 and tillage.

June 16, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Soil Health

In today’s Strip-Till Farmer podcast supported by The Andersons, we talk with retired USDA soil scientist Don Reicosky, a leading expert on carbon cycle management in agriculture. An internationally recognized author and speaker, Reicosky was among the first to research the relationship between CO2 and tillage.

Bioreactors Chip Away at Nitrogen Pollution

June 16, 2021 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Soil Science Society of America

Underground trenches filled with woodchips, called bioreactors, are gaining traction as viable edge-of-field tools to remove nitrogen (N) from the water that drains from agricultural fields. A new study from Iowa State University looked at how woodchip degradation affected the performance and lifespan of these bioreactors.

U.S. Potash Project Moves Forward to Reduce Reliance on Foreign Imports

June 15, 2021 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Michigan Potash & Salt Company

Potash prices have doubled in the past year, putting pressure on American farmers and a spotlight on food security. The U.S Potash Project aims to reverse over-reliance on non-U.S. sources in order to stabilize supply and prices.

Don't Delay Wheat Harvest

June 15, 2021 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University

Wheat harvest date could impact both grain yield and quality. Delaying wheat harvest puts the crop at risk for increased disease, lodging, sprouting, harvest loss, and grain contamination with mycotoxins, says Ohio State University Extension.

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USDA Reports 10% of Corn Crops Silking in the U.S.

Haying, Grazing or Chopping Covers Now Won't Reduce Prevented Planting Payment

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USDA Reports 4% of Corn Crops Silking in the U.S.

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[Podcast] Understanding the Carbon Cycle with Don Reicosky

Bioreactors Chip Away at Nitrogen Pollution

U.S. Potash Project Moves Forward to Reduce Reliance on Foreign Imports

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