ALONG THE FENCEROW:

ORIGINALLY WRITTEN BRADLEY GOERING
With some of the mildest winter weather we’ve had in a few years, it seems like spring should be nearer than it appears on paper. A lot of producers and town folks are getting antsy about our lack of moisture.


Harvey County Extension and Citizens State Bank are concluding this winter’s sessions for no-till farming on Feb. 8. The final session will be on the topic, “Crop Rotations and Economics on the Farm” presented by two farmers from Reno County.


The meeting will be located in the basement of the Harvey County Courthouse in Newton. The format is to be split into two sessions. Each session will feature the same presentation.


The first session will begin at 7:30 a.m., and the second will begin at 9:30 a.m. We are accommodating both groups of farmers. Those who can’t make it at 7:30 a.m. due to livestock chores can shoot for the second meeting.


Ron Jacques has been farming no-till on several fields for about 13 years and has been total no-till for about six years. He has been keeping records on each field using the WinMax software program to get a handle on his costs and profitability in no-till.


Clark Woodworth has been no-till farming for several years now and has become strong in using sunflowers in his crop rotations. He has tried crop rotations in field conditions where some would not dare. In most cases, he has been successful.


Each farmer brings his particular strengths to the table to discuss what has worked well for them and what has not. They can give the frustrations along with the opportunities of no-till farming.


In the past, these two farmers have been very frank about their farm operations and experiences changing to no-till. Ron and Clark support their farmer friends and neighbors when it comes to no-till discussion groups.

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