2022 Cover Crop Planting Notes
Jim Isermann and Abigail Peterson provide a cover crop update from fall 2022.
Basic Cation Saturation Ratios (BCSR), Soil Balancing, Desired Values and Ratios
The scientific community mostly disregards the BCSR philosophy/theory; however, some farmers, crop consultants, sustainable ag proponents and commercial soil-testing laboratories still use BCSR to guide their fertilizer recommendations.
Citizen Science for Great Lakes Cover Crop Research NEEDS YOU!
Participate in a citizen science study to understand variation in cover crop growth across different farming conditions.
Voles: The Ultimate Arch Nemesis of Soybeans in the Pursuit of Better Soil Health
One of the most frequent questions asked thus far after cover crop presentations or events is “How do you control voles in cover crops?” To control these pests, we first need to understand their biology to know how to combat them.
Got Vole Problems? Your Input Is Needed!
USDA’s Office of Pest Management Policy (OPMP) is requesting your participation in a survey on rodenticide use in outdoor agricultural production.
What is Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC)?
Using CEC to make fertility management decisions is a philosophy. There are many different philosophies that incorporate CEC into their recommendations. Many of these philosophies have some good science in them, some just enough to make them seem legit and some could be dangerous.
Embarras Grazing Partnership Offers Virtual Office Hours
Are you a producer interested in learning more about pasture management and grazing in the winter?
Cold Snap Zap
Soy Envoy Kathryn Kamman shares how detrimental a light frost to a heavy freeze will be on yield in double crop soybeans.
Evaluating Your Residue Management
Soy Envoy Ben Wiegmann walks us through how to evaluate residue management programs.
Recent PCM Data Supports Recommendations for Farmers
Earlier this summer, the Precision Conservation Management (PCM) program released its data summary report for 2015-2021.
