Living in rural communities means increased farm traffic on the roadway in the spring. Farmers spend an estimated 50 hours a year moving equipment on public roads. Most paved roads are 18 to 20 feet wide and 70 percent of farm machinery is more than 13 feet wide. According to statistics from MN DOT, there […]
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AgronomyNuWay-K&H AGRONOMY ACCOUNT MANAGERS Temperatures this winter have been abnormally high, and lack of snow cover could lead to an early growing season. Our concern is for the minimal soil moisture in the top two to four inches—see the accompanying map generated by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Soil temperatures could warm faster this
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Agronomy, NewsletterThere is increasing interest among growers in our area regarding the practice of strip-till. In response to this increasing demand, NuWay K&H Cooperative has begun offering strip-till as a service starting in the Fall of 2023. Have you considered devoting a certain number of your acres to strip-till farming? Strip-Till Explained The aim of strip-till
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Agriculture, AgronomyCorn Rootworm Management In this agronomic report, we aim to address the challenges posed by corn rootworm infestations throughout the current season. A pivotal aspect of managing the corn rootworm population involves targeting the larvae shortly after their emergence from eggs, while they are still no larger than 1/8″. During this critical period, a well-timed
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Agriculture, AgronomyWE’RE FINISHING 2023 STRONG by: Kevin Jones, President/CEO We just finished our six-month financial review of Fiscal 2023. Halfway through the year, NuWay-K&H Cooperative is exceeding all budget targets. We expect to finish 2023 strong. On the agronomy side, 80% of our yearly business is done in the fall, so once we’re through this six-month
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