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Texas Rolling Plains Wheat: Double-Cropping, Longer-Term Cover Crop Options Sep 14, 2018
Double cropping may be another consideration for producers who have used cover crops in wheat systems within the Rolling Plains, according to an ongoing Texas A&M AgriLife Research study. Dr. […]
Ohio Cover Crops: Seeding Into Standing Soybeans Sep 12, 2017
As soybeans are maturing around Ohio, an opportunity to establish an early cover crop is available. If a farmer waits until after soybean harvest, then many days of growth are […]
No-Till and Cover Crops Cut Expenses: 12 Lessons Learned – DTN Mar 4, 2017
Nick Vinje didn’t grow up hearing, “This is how we’ve always done things.” That left the self-described city kid more open to change. After 16 years of conventional farming, […]
Arkansas: Plant Cover Crops in Fall to Protect, Improve Soil Oct 21, 2016
As farmers finish harvesting their summer crops, they should consider planting cover crops to revitalize their soil’s nutrient content, Shaun Francis, Extension horticulture specialist for the University of Arkansas at […]
USDA Loans Available for Portable Storage and Equipment Apr 29, 2016
USDA will provide a new financing option to help farmers purchase portable storage and handling equipment. Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini and Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Administrator Elanor Starmer […]
Minnesota: Wheat, Buckwheat And Unintended Consequences Apr 15, 2016
An interesting e-mail from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reached my desk late last week. I have cited a portion of the e-mail below. ‘The NRCS will not […]
