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New Extension Updates on Seed Treatments and Bt Traits Create a Guide for Farmers

Two recently updated charts from extension experts aim to assist farmers in making informed decisions regarding seed treatments and Bt toxins in corn:

'What's on Your Seed?' developed by University of Wisconsin-Madison's Integrated Pest and Crop Management team.

Recently updated, this publication clarifies the intended usage of treatments registered in Wisconsin for a variety of crops including field corn, soybean, small grain, and alfalfa seed. This helpful guide breaks down active ingredients, product trade names, and crop(s) in an easy to read layout.

'The Official Handy Bt Trait Table' developed by Dr. Chris DiFonzo at Michigan State University.

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A chain harrow is a game changer

Video: A chain harrow is a game changer

Utilizing a rotational grazing method on our farmstead with our sheep helps to let the pasture/paddocks rest. We also just invested in a chain harrow to allow us to drag the paddocks our sheep just left to break up and spread their manure around, dethatch thicker grass areas, and to rough up bare dirt areas to all for a better seed to soil contact if we overseed that paddock. This was our first time really using the chain harrow besides initially testing it out. We are very impressed with the work it did and how and area that was majority dirt, could be roughed up before reseeding.

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