Articles by John Dobberstein

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Hybrid No-Till, Strip-Till System Tackles Tough Residue Challenges

Several years ago the Rotenbergers committed to using a strip-till system for planting 30-inch corn and applying the bulk of their fertilizers in the strip, rather than knifing in nitrogen (N) and broadcasting and incorporating phosphorus (P) and potash in spring like most farmers in their area do.
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Port Strike Another Potential Blow to Farmers

With no labor deal in sight, the agricultural industry is rushing headlong into economic straits due to the International Longshoremen’s Association port strike that began Tuesday, and the effects could be felt across the farming landscape from delayed exports of grain to certain markets and delayed import of inputs, equipment and other items.
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NRCS Issues Guidelines On Cover Crop Termination

Important questions about federal crop-insurance eligibility are still being discussed by USDA’s Risk Management Authority.
The NRCS released new guidelines on the termination of cover crops that could answer a few uncertainties on how covers should be managed in different climates in the U.S., but the RMA is still addressing questions about its policies with cover crops and eligibility for federal crop insurance.
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