No-Till Farmer

They didn’t ask for it, but farmers – and no-tillers in particular – have been forced into patriotic duty as the foot soldiers of President Trump’s ‘New America.’ "I’ll leave you with a few thoughts on President Trump’s battle for equitable trade as well as the rampant — and incomprehensible — government waste," says Mike Lessiter in his latest blog.

In the event of storm damage, the following is a list of recommended steps to help work through the claims process and the timely replacement of your farm’s irrigation system.

Under no-till management, fertilizer & manure are typically broadcast on the soil surface & residues are not incorporated. These practices have a number of profound impacts to nutrient cycling & availability, as described below. #GettingStarted #NoTill101 is brought to you by Calmer Corn Heads, Inc.

What role do cover crops play in this situation and how does it vary between the U.S. and the UK? Check out a clip from the latest episode of the Cover Crop Strategies #Podcast where weed science specialist John Cussans talks a little bit about annual ryegrass and Italian ryegrass as they relate to herbicide resistance.

Multiple media reports say the U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to close one of its headquarters buildings in Washington D.C. and lay off potentially thousands of workers in the coming weeks.

Because of the early planting dates, soybean flowering and grain fill occur during cooler parts of the summer, improving water use efficiency and minimizing heat stress. Additionally, flowering and pod set occur during the longest days of the year, typically resulting in higher pod counts, contributing to increased yields. Timely planting is also key to minimizing lodging.

Scouting fields now can be worthwhile. Below are several common weed species that are present in fields now. Depending upon your location in the state and accumulated heat units, some of these species may have flower structures and have more advanced growth. Once you correctly identify the weeds, use resources such as the Penn State Agronomy Guide for herbicide suggestions.

Various factors can greatly impact burndown herbicide effectiveness. Here are some considerations when applying burndown herbicides this spring to control weeds and terminate cover crops.

Jack Boyer has an engineering background, so he’s not afraid to roll up his sleeves and attack equipment problems that come his way. He strip-tills almost all of his corn and no-till drills soybeans on his 800-acre operation near Reinbeck, Iowa. With consistent soil types across his fields, Jack Boyer is finding that variable-rate nitrogen (N) isn’t as helpful as variable-rate phosphorous (P) and potassium (K) application.

They didn’t ask for it, but farmers – and no-tillers in particular – have been forced into patriotic duty as the foot soldiers of President Trump’s ‘New America.’ "The Wall Street Journal's reporters have been getting quite the education in agriculture these days. Rarely does a week go by that there isn’t major coverage in the WSJ on this 'dynamic' industry (how is that for a positive adjective?) we are in." Read more from Mike Lessiter in his latest blog. #PresidentTrump #Tariffs https://lnkd.in/erVFeMP8