Tag: planting
Soybeans planted May 1 through mid-May resulted in better yield
Soybeans planted too early when soil conditions were not adequate resulted in bean leaf beetle defoliation and frost damage.
April is bringing good fieldwork weather
Some things to remember amid good planting weather.
Wait for warmer weather before terminating cover crops
The type of post-emergent herbicides commonly used to terminate cover crops are much more effective when weeds and cover crops are actively growing.
Gear up for planting season with these tips
It may be too cold now, but this is a good time to get ready for planting.
Around the web this week: March 20
From the arrival of eaglets in Washington, D.C. to programmable produce, here are seven news stories from around the web this week.
Precision Planting brings theater show to Ohio farmers
The Precision Planting Co. brought its mobile theater unit to northeast Ohio farmers.
Improve on last year’s shortcomings
As it applies to no-till and soil conservation, frost seeding can be an effective, economical and environmentally sound method of improving forage in pastures and hay fields.
View USDA’s June 30 planted acreage report with healthy skepticism
USDA: Planted acreage is same as last year (but a lot has changed since that early June survey).
Good start to growing season, but just a start
Spring is off to a good start, but issues could still arise.
Planting 2015: Scattered rain showers slow some, but significant field...
Mostly dry week makes for considerable progress in the fields.
