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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Equipment/Machinery,

Make Sure Your Gauge Wheels are Shimmed Correctly

If you can see a gap between the gauge wheel and the disc opener on your planter's row units, dry soil will be allowed to enter into the seed furrow, creating an environment with uneven heat and moisture. These tips show you how to prevent this problem. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

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TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Conservation/Tillage, Fertilizer, Carbon Farming,

02/24/2022 SOURCE: www.no-tillfarmer.com

[Webinar] The Key to Crop Nutrition: Establishing Biology at Planting to Supply Nutrients

Join John Kempf, Founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture, as he explains the connections between soil health, plant health, and regenerative practices.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Soil Health, Genes /Genetics, Carbon Farming,

Soil Health Institute to Examine Genetics as Carbon Indicator

The work will utilize metagenomic and carbon data collected as part of the North American Project to Evaluate Soil Health Measurements. Metagenomics is the examination of genetic material outside of the environment.

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Ag Podcast US, Conservation/Tillage, Ag Podcast Global, Weather,

[Podcast] Finding No-Till Success in the Face of Adversity

For this No-Till Farmer podcast, sponsored by Yetter Farm Equipment, Jimmy Emmons and Loran Steinalge were joined by moderator Rick Clark at the 2022 National No-Tillage Conference in Louisville, Ky., to share the management tactics they’ve relied on to achieve no-till success in vastly different climates, including how they’ve incorporated cover crops, managed water infiltration issues and how they’re preparing their operations for the future.

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Research,

Cover Crops Can Help Squash Plant Pathogens

After cash crops are harvested, many farmers plant cover crops to reduce erosion and help the soil retain nutrients, among other benefits. While cover crops ultimately improve the yields of cash crops through improved soil health, new research suggests that they might also protect them from disease.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Soil Health, Research, Carbon Farming,

Study Digs Up Roles Bacteria Play in Global Carbon Cycle

Cornell researchers have developed an innovative technique to track microbes and understand the various ways they process soil carbon, findings that add to our knowledge of how bacteria contribute to the global carbon cycle.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Soil Health, Insects,

Encouraging Beneficial Insects for Better Soil Health and Higher Profits

The number of insect species on your farm directly correlates with profits, according to Ecdysis Foundation director, Jonathan Lundgren. This idea of increasing insect life to benefit agricultural operations is paying off for producer Bryan Jorgensen, partner and chief agronomy operations officer at Jorgensen Land & Cattle, says the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Conservation/Tillage, Sustainability, USDA,

USDA to Offer New Insurance Option for Conservation-Minded Corn Farmers Who ‘Split-Apply’ Nitrogen

Beginning in crop year 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) will offer the Post Application Coverage Endorsement (PACE) in certain states for non-irrigated corn, providing coverage for producers who use this practice that is considered better for natural resources and saves money for producers.

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Soil Health, Soybeans, Conservation/Tillage,

08/05/2021 SOURCE: www.no-tillfarmer.com

6 Easy Hands-on Tricks to Assess Your No-Till Soils

If you want to know more about your soils, the quickest way to find out may involve digging around in your shed or taking a road trip to the hardware store.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Soil Health, Cover Crops, Sustainability,

SE Minnesota Self-Guided Cover Crop Tour

Visit 7 farms with 9 sites from April to July 2021 to see various ways southeastern Minnesota farmers are successfully growing cover crops.

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