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Crop Rotation

Cropaia

Crop rotation is a common agronomic practice that involves the systematic sequencing of different crops in a specific field over several seasons. This technique aims to enhance soil fertility, control pests and diseases, and optimize crop yield.

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Regenerative Agriculture: A Strategic Approach for Farming

Cropaia

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in regenerative agriculture, a holistic approach to farming that seeks to restore and revitalize the land while improving crop yields and overall farm profitability. This means increased crop yields and reduced inputs like fertilizers and pesticides.

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Study Finds Higher Corn Yield with Pivot Bio Microbial Nitrogen

Agwired

The study showed an average corn yield of 195 bushels per acre across nitrogen rates, and plots treated with PROVEN 40 yielded an average of 11 bushels per acre more than the control plots. This occurs because the nitrogen is delivered directly to the roots, avoiding competition with cover crop residue.

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The Dirt on Cover Crops

Modern Farmer

Cover crops refer to vegetation planted in empty fields— covering the soil, get it?—at They can also be added to crop rotations to improve soil health in fields that have been degraded from growing the same thing year after year. Cover cropping is a means of increasing soil fertility without chemicals.

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FFAR & Bayer Crop Science Grant $16M To Kansas State University

World Agri-Tech

Increasing crop yields while improving soil and watershed health requires understanding how agriculture management interacts with local environmental conditions. To date, this research remains fragmented and limited in scope.

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15 Best Practices for Maximizing Herbicide Efficiency and Safety

Cropaia

Herbicides are essential tools in modern agriculture, helping farmers manage weed infestations and maximize crop yields. Plant Resistant Varieties When using herbicides like glyphosate in post-emergent applications, ensure that the crop is genetically modified to withstand the herbicide.

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Whose Farm Is More Sustainable? Calculating Farm Sustainability.

DTN

Two neighbors, Farmer A and Farmer B: both farm 1,000 acres and use the same crop rotation schedule. Farmer A tills 30% of their fields, uses cover crops on 20%, and applies anhydrous ammonia. Farmer B tills 50% of their fields, uses cover crops on 40%, and uses stable nitrogen sources. Consider this scenario.

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