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Precision Ag News 4/3

Agwired

Join Conservation Technology Information Center, USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, and the American Seed Trade Association for the release of the eighth National Cover Crop Survey during a free webinar April 15, Noon Central Time. Further investments and acquisitions now form Republic. patent (U.S.

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Understanding pH: Success Stories: Growing Sollutions to Soil pH Challenges

UnderstandingAg

of new cropland areas produced yields below the national average, with a mean yield deficit of 6.5%. Cropland was seeded back to grass in 2014, and cattle were grazed during the 2015, 2016 and 2017 seasons. They carefully selected cover crop species that were tolerant to high pH soils. Unfortunately, 69.5%

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Nutrient deficiencies and their symptoms

Cropaia

Nutrient deficiencies can significantly impact crop health and productivity, leading to reduced yields and compromised plant defenses against diseases and pests. However, over time, the lack of essential nutrients can impact crop yield and quality, even without apparent symptoms. Soil pH above 7.5

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Breaking Ground: The Pros and Cons of Reduced-Till Farming

Cropaia

While there may be concerns about potential short-term yield reductions during this transition, these practices offer long-term benefits for soil health, environmental sustainability, and overall farm resilience. With reduced disturbance, their populations can flourish, contributing to improved soil structure and fertility.

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Guide to Potato Cultivation: From Planting to Harvest

Cropaia

This guide outlines the essential agronomic considerations for optimizing yield and quality in potato crops. Planting and Harvesting Potatoes are typically planted in spring once soil temperatures reach 10°C (50°F), a benchmark for promoting uniform sprouting and robust early growth.

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To Reverse a Troubling Trend, Farmers Are Adding Rocks to Their Fields

Modern Farmer

Rauch was worried about seeding, soil compaction and whether he’d end up with one giant gravel pile. To his surprise, the basalt blended with his soil as if it were just one more thing that had blown in on the wind. Soil microbes cycle faster there than in colder, drier climates, says Prevost.

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Regenerative Orchard Floor Management

UnderstandingAg

Fundamental Practices to Support the 6-3-4 Framework : To Seed or Not to Seed a Cover Crop? The good news, you can increase and bolster your orchard floor vegetation without seeding cover crops, but if the soil is highly degraded and dead, it is beneficial to seed cover crops to immediately increase diversity.

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