The net income from the hay may be as much or more than the prevented-planting payment, less the cost of putting a cover crop on prevent-planted acres.

Low commodity prices are causing farmers to look for options that provide positive net returns, and energy beets may fit the bill.

There was a large difference in profit by farm type.

Although field conditions and weather have been conducive to harvest operations, the warm and dry conditions pose a risk for nitrogen (N) losses if applied in ...

An NDSU nutrient management specialist offers tips on calibrating manure spreaders.

This technology has the potential to increase yields by increasing nitrogen efficiency and, at the same time, protecting the environment.

He will provide leadership on the center’s nutrient management program.

Kandel worked with nine subsistence farm groups, with more than 275 participants, during three-hour training sessions in each village. He also trained 17 ...

Manure is an environmentally and user-friendly fertilizer.

A cropping systems trial at NDSU’s Carrington Research Extension Center shows manure has promise as fertilizer and is beneficial to the soil.