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Strip-Till Highlights: September 10, 2024

September 10, 2024

Strip-Till Farmer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at the grower's realm from the lofty digital realm. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web.

USDA Reports 84% of Corn, 87% of Soybeans Harvested

November 8, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

USDA's crop progress report for the week ended Nov. 7 reported 84% of corn crops harvested, below the 90% reported harvested by this time in 2020.

USDA Reports 74% of Corn Harvested

November 1, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

USDA's crop progress report for the week ended Oct. 31 reported 74% of corn crops harvested, below the 81% reported harvested by this time in 2020.

USDA Reports Three-Quarters of Corn Mature in the U.S.

September 28, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

The latest USDA Crop Progress report showed 75% of corn mature as of the week ended Sept. 27, 2020. This surpassed both the 39% reported mature in the same week last year and the 5 year average of 65%.

Were Your Crops Damaged by the ‘Derecho’ Storm?

August 24, 2020

No-Till Farmer wants to know how your crop fared from the Aug. 10 “derecho” storm that caused damage in at least 10 states in the Upper Midwest, including Iowa, Indiana and Illinois.

Equipment Adjustments for Harvesting Soybeans at 13%-15% Moisture

September 18, 2017 | Posted in Equipment

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

Consider the following equipment recommendations to help assure a good soybean harvest.

Dormant Seeding Allows for Spring Cover Crops

November 19, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

If it's too late to get a cover crop growing this winter, consider "dormant seeding" for a spring cover, says Penn State Extension.

Why You Should Consider Harvesting Soybeans Earlier

September 30, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Michigan State University Extension

Michigan State University Extension suggests harvesting some soybean fields at 15% moisture as a way to reduce risk and improve farm income.

Adjusting the Combine for Variable Soybean Conditions

September 18, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

Source: Ohio State University Extension

A few simple combine adjustments can help to prevent grain damage and harvest loss, particularly ground speed and combine header settings, says Ohio State University Extension.

Tips For Identifying Fall Emerging Weeds

November 12, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln CropWatch

As the 2013 corn and soybean harvest begins to wind down, we would like to encourage growers to take a proactive approach to managing winter annual weeds prior to the onset of winter.

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No-Till Harvest Update: Great Yields, Tough Market

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, we head to Amboy, Ill., where Dave Thompson shares his top takeaways from harvest season. Univ. of Illinois soil scientist Andrew Margenot discusses why some no-tillers might want to dial back P and K rates next growing season.

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