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Full Speaker Program Released for the 2020 National No-Tillage Conference

More than 30 speakers — from farmers to precision experts to agronomists — will share their secrets for building more profitable, resilient no-till systems at the 28th annual National No-Tillage Conference in St. Louis, Mo.
October 15, 2019
Behind the theme “Banking More Profits with No-Till,” the National No-Tillage Conference (NNTC) returns to St. Louis in January with an agenda packed with in-depth sessions on every facet of successful no-till systems.
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Considerations When Harvesting Covers for Forage

October 9, 2019 | Posted in Grazing
Source: This Week Community News (Columbus, Ohio)
For those who planted small grains, in particular oats, on prevented plant acres with the intention of harvesting for supplemental forage, that harvest time is approaching. Some questions regarding rust and potential nitrate toxicity have been raised in the context of the approaching harvest. Read more in this article from This Week Community News (Columbus, Ohio).
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Center for Digital Agriculture Created at the University of Illinois

October 8, 2019 | Posted in Economics
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has announced the creation of the Center for Digital Agriculture (CDA), a new center that brings together agricultural producers, researchers, and industries to innovate on the technology that is transforming agriculture to feed and support a growing global population. The center, which launched at the Center for Digital Agriculture Industry Conference, seeks to develop digital solutions to agricultural roadblocks.
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Review Seed Contracts, Patents Before Planting Covers

October 2, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices
Source: Seed World
2019 has been a tough year for growers. Heavy rains and flooding throughout the Central Plains and Midwest have made planting extremely difficult, resulting in a significant increase in the number of prevented planting acres above the average. Many growers are looking to alternatives to protect their soil and possibly provide additional income, such as planting cover crops or planting for sileage. Read more in this article from Seed World.
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Time Running Out to Use Cover Crops on Prevent Plant Acres

October 2, 2019 | Posted in Grazing
Source: Winchester, Indiana News Gazette
The announcement by the USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), enables farmers who plant cover crops on prevented plant acres to hay, graze, ensile, or chop those fields earlier than November 1. For 2019, RMA will allow farmers to make forage on prevent plant acres after Sept. 1. Find out more in this article from the News Gazette (Winchester, Indiana).
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It's Not Too Late to Plant Cover Crops

September 30, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices
Source: Capital Journal (Pierre, SD)
It has been a challenge for many producers to reduce weed production on prevent plant acres as rains continues to dampen fields this year. Kent Vlieger, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Soil Health Specialist, Huron, urges growers to forgo tillage and plant cereal crops to aid in controlling weeds this fall. Read more in this press release from NRCS.
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Winter Cereals as a Forage Cover Crop

September 27, 2019 | Posted in Grazing
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)
Cereals, soybeans, and silage corn are all being harvested, or will be soon! That bare ground provides an opportunity to boost forage inventories by double cropping with a winter cereal, while getting all the benefits of a cover crop in the rotation. Read more in this article from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs.
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Have a Plan for Fall Cover Crops

September 25, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices
Source: Kenosha News
As harvest quickly approaches, farmers are looking to get cover crops applied. Aerial applications of cover crop seed began in late August and early September, but for any other methods of application, things might be pushed back. Iowa State Extension Cropping Systems Specialist Mark Licht said the volatile 2019 growing season made things more complicated. Find out more in this article from the Kenosha News.
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The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 9-12, 2024! Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 32nd Annual National No-Tillage Conference in Indianapolis, Ind. Jan. 9-12, 2024. Experience an energizing 4-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led No-Till Classrooms and collaborative No-Till Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.

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