Elk Mound Seed Blog
Conservation (CRP) Acres Increase for 2020
The most recent farm bill has increased the cap for Conservation (CRP) acres to 27 million. This provides an opportunity for existing and new landowners to enroll new acres or re-enroll existing acres. General signup expires on February 28, 2020.Elk Mound Seed is preparing for this increase in CRP acres with offering a necessary list of seeds: native grasses, wildflowers, forbs, cover crop seed and forage grasses. The agronomists at Elk Mound Seed can assist in supplying the appropriate amount o
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Jan 29th 2022
Why and How Farmers Can Benefit from Social Media
Agriculture.
Farming. Social Media. When you hear these together, what is the first thing
that comes to mind? Maybe you think that these have nothing in common. Why
would people be talking about farming on Facebook? How can agriculture be
trending on Twitter? I thought only my kids were on social media….In
recent years, social media has become a place for farmers and agricultural
minds to congregate, share information and collaborate news and happenings with
one another and consumers. If
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Jan 29th 2022
Lawns 2 Legumes Program
The Minnesota board of water and soil resources has developed a unique program called Lawns 2 Legumes to improve pollinator habitat within small and medium sized residential lawns. Funding will be provided through the Environment and Natural Resource Trust Fund (ENRTF) and has three components mentioned below.Components:Grants to demonstrate neighborhoodsGrants and coaching for individualsOutreach and education for all interested Minnesota residentsThis program is specifically designed to improv
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Jan 29th 2022
Understanding the Carbon to Nitrogen (C:N) Ratio and Its Importance in Cropping Systems
What is the Carbon Nitrogen Ratio?
The carbon to nitrogen ratio is a measure of comparing the mass of carbon to
nitrogen in a sample of soil. Varying ratios can have an effect on residue
decomposition, nutrient cycling, and ultimately microbial populations. Simply
put higher carbon to nitrogen ratios will decompose more slowly than lower
ratios. An ideal microbial diet consists of a 24:1 C:N ratio and microbes will
be most efficient at decomposing plant residues at this ratio. With a 24:1
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Jan 29th 2022
When to Harvest Your Corn This Year?
The million dollar question this fall is going to be, “When should I harvest my corn?” With a late spring and what’s
shaping up to be a particularly wet fall, we could be facing some challenges during harvest. With plenty of recent
rains and more in most forecasts, the majority of growers in the corn belt haven’t even combined any soybeans yet. So,
when should we harvest our corn? There’s many ways to answer this question and not necessarily a right or wrong way,
but Elk Mound Se
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Jan 29th 2022