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Cover crop challenges: A realistic approach can improve results
2015-07-17 15:34:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Conservation is a priority for John Traub, who farms in the Indian Creek Watershed in east central Illinois. He's not afraid to try new strategies, including planting cover crops. But so far, they have not provided the benefits he knows other farmers have seen from the practice. "We struggled with tillage radishes and turnips as cover crops. It was difficult to get them established early enough. Even flying seed in did not work," says the Fairbury, Ill., corn and soybean farmer. "You need early growth. Our season is just too short." read more
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Storing wet crop byproducts -- its easier than you think
2015-07-13 21:04:00| Beef
By Heather Smith Thomas Wet crop byproducts offer low-cost cattle feed. Here are some tips on how to store wet byproducts effectively. read more
Storing wet crop byproducts -- its easier than you think
2015-07-13 21:04:00| Beef
By Heather Smith Thomas Wet crop byproducts offer low-cost cattle feed. Here are some tips on how to store wet byproducts effectively. read more
USDA announces new crop insurance option
2015-07-08 23:23:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: USDA RMA Risk-management program provides coverage for operating margins. The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) has announced the availability of a new crop insurance coverage option that provides producers with coverage against an unexpected decrease in their operating margin. Starting in the 2016 crop year, the new margin protection plan will be available in addition to underlying crop insurance policies in select counties starting for corn, rice, soybeans, and spring wheat. read more
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No change in water release to Texas farmers for 2016 crop
2015-07-02 22:30:09| Waste Management - Topix.net
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality approved an emergency order Wednesday that will keep Lower Colorado River water from being released downstream to farmers. The no release stays in effect until Oct. 15, according to media reports.
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