You may remember my article last fall in regards to seizing the moment and controlling the fleabane in your harvested fields prior to winter settling in. Some may have taken the advice and others may have decided to wait until this spring to do so. The options I presented in the fall are still the…
January turned the page to the 2014 growing season, and with that comes crop planning. A vital part of the crop plan is managing the fertility plan. Approaches to fertility differ, but are primarily based on replenishing nutrients removed by the crop. Sound fertilizer management begins with regular soil tests. These tests provide the basis…
If you are curious about how to increase your yield, last week’s SWAC conference provided many learning opportunities. One session that I really enjoyed was Growing Deeper Roots presented by Tom Kilcer. Looking for ways to bust the door wide open to higher yields? Take a read below and see what Kilcer had to say….
Wheat harvest 2013 has come and gone. Red Clover has traditionally been the choice when it comes to a cover crop option in wheat, however, there are many other options out there. It is always a good idea to follow a crop with a cover crop to reduce soil erosion, add organic matter, reduce nutrient…