BMPs | Morning Ag Clips

April 8, 2019

The more farmers involved, the stronger the impact of the South Dakota Soybean On-Farm Research Program, explains Graig Reicks, SDSU Research Associate. This growing season, Reicks is eager to learn from soybean farmers how cover crops, like rye, impacted their fields' ability to dry out. To learn more, visit https://onfarmresearch.sdsoybean.org or call the SD Soybean Office at 605-330-9942. (Courtesy of South Dakota State University CAFES)

PLANTING SEASON ...

On-farm research data provides BMPs for planting

Seed treatments, starter fertilizers could provide insurance against poor soil conditions

April 26, 2018

To ensure the best start possible, the South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council called upon agronomy experts from SDSU Extension and South Dakota State University to share spring 2018 best management practices based on checkoff-funded soybean research. (Courtesy of United Soybean Board)

BMPS ...

BMPs to consider when planting soybeans

What to do when Mother Nature doesn't allow for early planting

December 13, 2017

MANAGING RUNOFF ...

Farmers reminded of manure application BMPs

Producers in the Grand Lake St. Marys watershed are reminded of ban that starts on Dec. 15

November 26, 2017

Angus cows graze on cover crops at Tom Finnegan’s farm in Minnesota.

LOAN PROGRAM ...

Loan program for pollution prevention projects

Eligibility expanded to include larger livestock operations

June 20, 2017

nitrogen fertilizer

BMPS ...

Nitrogen and phosphorous management

New edition of 'Best Management Practices' for nitrogen, phosphorous