Conservation Farming
No one knows better than you that the future of your farm depends on balancing practices and profits that sustain your land, resources and family. The stakes are evolving based on weather patterns, technology, market demand and more. What actions are you taking to remain resilient?
8 steps you can take towards sustainability
- CROP ROTATION
- REDUCED TILLAGE
- NO TILL
- COVER CROPS
- WATER MANAGEMENT
- NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT
- FORAGE AND BIOMASS PLANTING
- DATA AND RECORD KEEPING
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Here are some to the take-home yield tips that farmers brought home from the Illinois Corn College events hosted in late July.
Irrigation calibration ensures center pivots apply water evenly and in the right amount.
Late-season nitrogen applications can pay off for corn growers—and irrigation makes it practical
In the next four decades, Georgia farmers will need 20% more water to produce their crops, says a recent University of Georgia report put together by a team of crop and weather experts.
The principles of adhesion and cohesion are well understood by irrigating farmers. They use those concepts every time they water a crop.
You might need to jump-start the discussion with non-operator landowners
