Independent agricultural news briefs, selected and explained by the KindHarvest Team.
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Broad Acre Crops · Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Legumes · Nutrition Management · World Ag News
The nitrogen-fixing ability of legumes offers great potential for improving nitrogen-use efficiency (NUE), reducing the need for artificial fertiliser.
Broad Acre Crops · Legumes · Nutrition Management · Soybeans · World Ag News
The N application was unprofitable in seven of nine locations (using then current prices). Further, there was no relationship between soybean yield potential and the crop’s response to N fertilizer
Broad Acre Crops · Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Legumes · Regenerative Agriculture · Rye · Soybeans · Weed Management · World Ag News
So, the fact that the Frantzens and other farmers like them have had success fighting off a mega-weed without herbicides could have larger ramifications for the long-term viability of Corn Belt agriculture.
Annual ryegrass · Broad Acre Crops · Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Legumes · Rye · Soybeans · Weed Management · World Ag News
The goal for the roller-crimper was to kill the rye, lay down a perfect mat of rye straw around the soybeans to keep weeds down and conserve soil moisture, and provide the
Broad Acre Crops · Cover Crops · Legumes · Rye · Soybeans · World Ag News
Cover crops have long been touted as a way to reduce weeds in fields. One University of Missouri study found that one cover crop helps in management of the fast-growing weed waterhemp.
Broad Acre Crops · Cereals · Clover · Cover Crops · Legumes · World Ag News
Growing a permanent clover understory beneath cash crops known as a “living mulch” could provide an effective way to control weeds, fix nitrogen and boost farm productivity.
Broad Acre Crops · Legumes · Soybeans · World Ag News
Plants in a drought stress situation are also more susceptible to insect or disease damage due to lower plant integrity and strength.
Broad Acre Crops · Buckwheat · Business Innovation · Cereals · Cover Crops · Legumes · Rye · World Ag News
Central Maine has become a center of that resurgence, thanks to the Maine Grain Alliance in Skowhegan.
Broad Acre Crops · Cereals · Holistic Management · Legumes · Maize/Corn · Soybeans · World Ag News
A new study shows that including wheat once every four years in rotations with corn and soybean can have many benefits.
Alfalfa · Broad Acre Crops · Legumes · World Ag News
But there are many more benefits to forage crops, and it’s on all of us to help our neighbors understand the bigger picture.