While small-grain crops certainly aren’t as nutrient hungry as corn, lack of fertility can lead to lower yields, potentially lower grain or seed quality and field variability that can lead to weed and harvest headaches.
Do you know an exemplary farmland owner who has built constructive relationships with farm tenants, stewarded land on behalf of rural communities or the broader landscape or helped extend opportunities to beginning farmers?
Next Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. CST, Phil Kramer and Andrew and Marissa Waldo (pictured) will discuss their experience switching to pigs after having cows.
Phil is a fifth-generation hog farmer who works for Niman Ranch, while the Waldos are beginning farmers and newcomers to pork production after switching from cattle.
Fruit and vegetable farmer meet-ups start back up next Tuesday. These events are free and open to all fruit, vegetable and flower growers.
You don’t have to be a PFI member to attend.
We are just a week out from the registration deadline for the 2020 small grains conference in Springfield, Illinois.
This event gathers the top small grains growers, researchers and buyers from the region to share their expertise on making the most of these crops. Learn about growing small grains, cover cropping and the benefits of an extended rotation.
