University of Illinois explains how relying on one weed control tool or tactic, or trimming back on weed-control expenditures, can hurt a no-tiller’s bottom line.
Penn State Extension shares how large precipitation events cause the most erosion and can happen anytime of year, reminding us of the importance to protect the soil as much as possible.
Mazeppa, Minn., strip-tiller Rod Sommerfield has a very forward-looking view of precision agriculture. He believes the best evolution path is toward smaller, more autonomous machines that will look at the field microenvironment and adjust crop inputs for optimal yield on the spot.
Michigan State University Extension explains how applying compost can help increase the soil’s organic matter content, which in turn increases its water-holding capacity.
The University of Minnesota Extension took a day last month to highlight various tillage practices at their Tillage and Technology Field Day. The event, held at the University of Minnesota-Morris, brought together experts from across the Upper Midwest and Canada to talk with producers and demonstrate equipment.
Remember that separate calibrations are needed for different crops and accuracy will generally improve when calibrating for significant moisture variability for a crop, says University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension.
Ohio State University Extension reviews the loss levels for soybean cyst nematodes for the majority of soil types in the state, and what those levels mean for growers.
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On this edition of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, we honor the life and legacy of Bill Richards — the ‘Grandfather of No-Till’ — who passed away Tuesday at the age of 93.
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