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USDA Publishes Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks

Guidelines will facilitate the recognition of climate-smart agriculture within clean transportation fuel programs, creating new market opportunities for biofuel feedstock producers while enhancing climate benefits.

January 17, 2025 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

Source: USDA

On Jan. 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the publication of an interim rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks.

Did Supplemental Nitrogen in Rainy Southern Minnesota Pay This Year?

December 19, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

On July 12, researchers applied supplemental N treatments to two corn fields. The treatments included three supplemental N rates (0, 40 and 80 pounds per acre) and two N sources/methods of application (urea, 46-0-0, with NBPT applied as a surface broadcast, and UAN, 32-0-0, applied at the base of the corn row).

Harnessing Residual Soil Nitrogen After Dry Season

November 19, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Nebraska

Harnessing this residual nitrogen can provide a natural nutrient source for crops in the 2025 season, helping reduce the need for additional fertilizers, lowering costs, and preserving soil and water quality.

New On-Farm Trial Compares Nitrogen Sidedress Rates in Strip-Till Corn

November 1, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Ohio State Extension

The trial resulted in a significant difference in yield response to the varied nitrogen rates. A rate of 54 gallons of 28% UAN per acre led to an increase of an average of 5.1 bushels per acre compared to a rate of 37 gallons of 28% UAN per acre. However, the higher rate of nitrogen incurred a relative loss of $28.05 per acre.

600 Bushels & Beyond: Checking the Boxes for Strip-Till Success

National Strip-Tillage Conference returns Aug. 8-9

August 2, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management

With a world record corn yield of 623 bushels per acre, David Hula discusses his systems approach to strip-till, including hybrid selection, planter setup, nutrient management and weekly tissue testing in his keynote presentation: "600 Bushels & Beyond: Checking the Boxes for Strip-Till Success."

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8 Things to Consider When Deciphering Strip-Till Soil Tests

Strip-tillers should always test with a purpose & use ‘strip-till math’ to interpret data

By Noah Newman posted on February 9, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Optimal nutrient placement is the top benefit of strip-till in the eyes of Chris Kasten, data analyst for TEVA Corporation. Kasten says determining optimal nutrient rates for the crop comes down to 3 basic steps

[Video] Strip-Till Conversation: Chris Perkins

September 19, 2023

2022 Lessiter Media Best Speaker Award recipient Chris Perkins recaps his presentation at the 2023 National Strip-Tillage Conference. The Otwell, Ind., strip-tiller talks about how successful nutrient management for corn production is like a season-long, relay race.

Ironing Out Nutrient Management, Equipment Challenges in Strip-Till

Scott Hoober shares lessons learned from 15 years of strip-tilling.

By Noah Newman posted on May 29, 2023 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Nutrient Management

Scott Hoober says proper nutrient uptake is key to closing the corn yield gap. And the key to uptake, he says, is getting the nutrients into the root zone. Using an application rate of 100 pounds of N and 40 pounds of P2O5 as an example, Hoober says nutrient concentrations in the root zone vary dramatically based on application method.

Wheat-Soybean Relay Pays Off Years of Effort

Harvesting two crops off the same acres boosts Illinois strip-tiller’s bottom line.

By Brian O'Connor posted on May 11, 2023 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Constant innovation in strip-till can be challenging. Clint Robinson of Sullivan, Ill., knows. His first attempt at blending conservation techniques and soil health principles came in 2012, shortly after he moved back to the family farm.