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Manage Fallow Field Syndrome For 2020 Planting  
Manage Fallow Field Syndrome For 2020 Planting

When soils are cold, saturated or don’t have active roots it reduces biological activity, according to Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie. Prevent plant (PP) fields are at a higher risk of off-balanced microbes that could hurt the 2020 crop.

 
 
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Chase Dewitz Wins Top Producer’s Horizon Award  
Chase Dewitz Wins Top Producer’s Horizon Award

Chase Dewitz, owner of Dewitz Feedlot and CD Acres in Steel, N.D. was recognized with the 2020 Tomorrow’s Top Producer Horizon Award at Farm Journal’s Top Producer Summit in Chicago.

 
 
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How Conservation Can Ready Soils for Planting After Tough Weather  
How Conservation Can Ready Soils for Planting After Tough Weather

In a year such as 2019, better infiltration was the difference for many in planting or taking prevent plant. While one can’t beat Mother Nature, they might be able to hedge their bets in the future through sustainable practices.

 
 
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Here's What Makes Coronavirus and African Swine Fever Different  
Here's What Makes Coronavirus and African Swine Fever Different

Two completely different viral outbreaks are making international headlines and originating in China – one affects people and one affects pigs. They share the similarity of being viruses, but that’s where it ends.

 
 
Dairy Report: DFA Talks Anti-Trust, Organic Dairy Faces $60M Fraud  
Dairy Report: DFA Talks Anti-Trust, Organic Dairy Faces $60M Fraud

The Wall Street Journal is reporting the Department of Justice is looking into the potential for anti-trust issues between Dairy Farmers of America and Dean Foods.

 
 
Interseeding Alfalfa Into Corn Shows Promise  
Interseeding Alfalfa Into Corn Shows Promise

Interseeding alfalfa into corn to boost alfalfa yields and reduce soil and nutrient loss shows promise in studies at the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center near Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. The economics are positive as well.

 
 
Location <br /> King George County, Virginia  
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King George County, Virginia

Each farm's situation is different. I walked away from all federal and state farm programs ten years ago. Best move I ever made.

 
 

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