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Conservation Tillage Conference is in December
2014-10-31 21:19:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: NDSU and UMN This conference emphasizes proven farmer experience and applied science in conservation tillage. Learn how heavier, colder soils arent necessarily the challenge theyre made out to be. And, what have long-time no-tillers and reduced-tillage farmers learned that could spare you the same lessons? read more
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Conservation Tillage Conference is in December
2014-10-31 21:19:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: NDSU and UMN This conference emphasizes proven farmer experience and applied science in conservation tillage. Learn how heavier, colder soils arent necessarily the challenge theyre made out to be. And, what have long-time no-tillers and reduced-tillage farmers learned that could spare you the same lessons? read more
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Check your tillage costs
2014-10-22 20:27:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Every decision carries a specific dollar cost on this Ohio farm. How often have you wondered whether a new practice or piece of equipment will pay? Kenton, Ohio, farmer Brian Watkins built a computer farming simulation model to calculate the cost of such options. It tells me how much time a piece of equipment will take to operate and repair, how much fuel will cost and how it will affect other things we do, he says. read more
4 considerations for corn residue management, fall tillage
2014-10-21 23:40:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Every growing season is different. Moisture and residue levels, subsequent crop and expected weather patterns all create confusion as to which type of tillage is best for each field. When thinking about which tillage tool to use for corn residue management this fall, consider these factors: Soil type, crop rotation, soil moisture and slope. read more
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Should you use tillage to control resistant weeds?
2014-08-29 20:44:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Herbicide-resistant weeds: The tillage dilemma Do we need to till or not? Purdue University weed scientist Bryan Young often hears this question from Midwest soybean growers fighting herbicide-resistant marestail, waterhemp and Palmer amaranth. read more
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