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Risk of Extreme Weather in Wheat Belt Poses Increasing Threat to Growers

By Clay Pope posted on June 19, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

A new study published recently in the journal NPJ Climate and Atmospheric Science suggests that heat waves and temperature spikes (and along with them the damage they can cause to wheat crops) are becoming more normal in the central part of the U.S.

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Ag States of America: North Dakota

May 2, 2023 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

A whopping 90% of the land in North Dakota is utilized for farming. Think that makes for a lot of ag production? You betcha. Wheat, honey and dry beans are just the beginning. Learn more about the state’s agriculture industry in this episode of Ag States of America, brought to you by Pivot Bio.

USDA Expands Split-N Benefit to Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin

September 29, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Water Management

Source: USDA

USDA’s Risk Management Agency rolled out PACE earlier this year to support stewardship of fertilizer, and it will continue to be offered in select counties of Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and South Dakota.

North Central SARE Announces Deadlines for 4 Grant Programs

September 16, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

These grant programs are for farmers, ranchers, scientists, educators, institutions, organizations, and others exploring sustainable agriculture in 12 states.

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No-Till Highlights: June 16, 2022

June 16, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Strip-Till Farming

No-Till Farmer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at the grower's realm from the lofty digital realm. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web. “No-Till Farmer's Best of the Web" is brought to you by Mixmate by PRAXIDYN.

IATP Report Shows EQIP Funding for Practices that "Make the Environment Worse"

By Brian O'Connor posted on May 2, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health

The report also found that programs like the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQUIP) and Conservation Reserve Program pay for practices the group claims make environmental practices worse in 12 agriculturally intensive states.

North Dakota Land Prices Rise Faster Than Cash Rents

April 14, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: North Dakota State University Extension

The trend is driven in part by renters, who are unwilling to pay more based on high-cost inputs and crop price uncertainty. Land owners are insulated to some extent by equity and year-to-year market variations.

Gabe Brown Addresses the State of No-Till Soils

February 21, 2022 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Soil Health

In a presentation to the Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil and Healthy Water, Brown joked about taking over his own family farm following years of tilling, and used that as launching point to talk about the difference between soil subjected to intensive tilling and no-till fields.

USDA RMA Offers Coverage for Split-N Regimes

By Brian O'Connor posted on January 11, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

The Post Application Coverage Endorsement (PACE) furnishes insurance against crop loss in situations where growers are prevented from applying the second half of a nitrogen regime due to weather.

Economic Lessons From Precision Farming in North Dakota

August 20, 2020

Increased production and reduced production risk are some of the many benefits derived from technological advancements. In the 21st century, precision agriculture has become a new frontier for technology adoption.

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Harvest Update: “Educational Fall” for Veteran No-Tiller

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, West Union, Iowa, no-tiller Loran Steinlage checks in with a harvest update, and explains why this fall will be one of his most educational harvests yet.

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