Manure that moves off target can decrease productivity and increase the risk of impairing local bodies of water. This tool helps applicators in four Midwest states determine the best time to apply.
When dealing with hay crops, it is especially important to take safety precautions, considering that hay crops are typically grown on rough, steep or other ground unsuitable for row crops.
Harvest timing is critical—especially when it comes to cutting silage. A new tool by Rock River Laboratory, Inc., is said to help farmers determine the best time to cut silage.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton unveiled a revised measure to reduce elevated nitrate levels in water supplies that includes restrictions on the application of farm fertilizers in the fall.