Rye
With today’s tech-packed harvesting equipment costing up to $1 million or more, ensuring you’re not leaving kernels on the ground can help pay the bills. Hear how one farmer is outfitting his combine with aftermarket technology to drive profits higher.
Since Lance Dobson’s return to the family farm, he’s added cattle, cereal rye for forage and a seed dealership. “Whether it’s exercising or farming, hopefully diversification in our day will yield results that improve our longevity,” he says.
By layering disciplines in agronomy, environmental sciences and data analysis, ag retailers are unlocking new opportunities to work with farmers.
Russia may suspend exports of wheat, barley, corn and rye starting Tuesday and lasting until June 30, the Interfax news agency reported on Monday, citing the agriculture ministry.
When it comes to forage and cover crops, winter rye offers rock-star versatility that makes it easy to love.
It’s been almost exactly 2 years since my first report on my pollinator plot. I was not exactly optimistic it would amount to much in the beginning. Thanks to experts and friends, things have gotten better.
If you’re wondering which cover crop might be best for your farm, you’ll want to check out the Cover Crop Chart from the USDA’s Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory.