Source: Carl Zulau, Ohio State University farmdocDaily
The 2012 Farm Bill has become entwined with the debate over federal budget priorities at a time of large fiscal deficits, a debate commonly called the fiscal cliff.
Whether they're veterans or rookies, six strip-tillers across the U.S. are paying close attention to their fertilizer programs to maximize profitable production of corn, soybeans and other crops. By varying fertilizer rates, timing, placement and equipment, strip-tillers have improved early root development, fertilizer efficiency and profitability.
In October we announced a new project, funded by the Council for Best Management Practices, designed to sample soil this fall to see how much nitrogen is left after 2012's dry growing season and, in many areas, low corn yields.
Wayne Bailey, University of Missouri Extension specialist in plant sciences, urges Missouri corn producers to keep an eye out for indications of corn rootworm, caused by continuous planting of Bt hybrid corn on cropland.
By following several guidelines, fall strip-tillers can increase their chances for success, says Greg Willoughby, technical manager for Helena Chemical.
When it comes to saving money, strip-tiller David Legvold has a nugget to share. After the Northfield, Minn., strip-tiller shared results of the research on nitrogen response in strip-tilled corn that he completed in 2012, I asked about his fuel use for strip-till vs. conventional tillage.
Ever since David Legvold began farming land owned by St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn., about 9 years ago, he's worked with university professors and students to document the impacts of tillage and crop inputs on profitability, soil health and water quality.
Source: Certified Crop Advisor/The American Society of Agronomy
A 3-year study says that strip-till with deep banding of phosphate and potash increased soybean yields 10% vs. no-till and broadcasting fertilizer and 7% more than no-till with deep banding of fertilizer.
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