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Place an ad in the Missouri Valley Shopper today! 605-665-5884 319 Walnut • Yankton, SD Utica Township Board Annual Meeting Survey Confirms: Cover Crops Boost Yields bushels more per acre of soybeans planted after cover crops. The difference was that the first annual Cover Crop Survey reflected on 2012, a year fraught with widespread drought, so the yield benefit of cover crops highlighted the moisturemanagement advantages of cover crops, said Rob Myers, regional Extension programs director of NCR-SARE and an agronomist at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. Respondents to the second annual Cover Crop Survey also reported benefits of using cover crops in increased soil organic matter, reduced soil erosion and compaction, improved weed control and soil nitrogen fixation. “These many benefits of cover crops are reflected in the rapidly rising rate of adoption from 2010 to 2013, when cover crop acreage among survey respondents increased by 30 percent per year,” Myers said. But there are challenges to using cover crops, particularly in calculating crop rotation. Survey respondents, both cover crop users and non-users, ranked the time and labor involved in planting and managing cover crops to be their biggest worries. Seed cost and selecting the right cover crop mix were also high among concerns. “The survey reveals a widespread perception among farmers that cover crop seed and seeding costs are high,” Watts said. The survey report showed that the average cost for cover crop seed was $25 per acre, which Watts added, “points to a clear need for detailed research into the economic benefits of cover crops, and the return on investment that they can provide. Such research is By Rita Brhel P&D Correspondent Research has shown that cover crops bestow many benefits to commodity crop production, and for the second consecutive year, a national survey of cover crop users validates these assertions. The Cover Crop Survey is conducted annually by the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) in West Lafayette, Ind., funded by the North Central Region’s Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) program in St. Paul, Minnesota. More than 1,900 farmers responded, representing both users and non-users of cover crops. This latest survey was completed during the winter of 20132014. “The farmers who shared their time and perspective on this survey have done a lot to teach us about onthe-ground perceptions and realities of cover crops, and about the types and sources of information that we can provide to support the adoption of these remarkable tools,” said Chad Watts, CTIC project director. Among the top benefits reported by surveyed producers was that cover crops significantly increased yields of their corn and soybeans. Respondents noted an average yield increase of 5 bushels per acre on fields that had been planted to cover crops before corn, and an average yield boost of 2 bushels per acre of soybeans following cover crops. In the first year of the Cover Crop Survey, respondents noted an average yield increase of 11 bushels per acre on corn fields following cover crops, and an average nearly 5 HELP WANTED Dispatcher/Logistics Werner Service & Trucking is looking for a person with dispatch, broker and/or logistics experience. Tuesday, March 3, 2015 • 7-8 p.m. Dan Cwach The qualified person must have several years of experience in the trucking industry, be tech savvy and able to work in a fast paced environment. We offer a full array of benefits including health, vacation, 401-K, 125 flex, a competitive base pay and additional commissions paid monthly. St. Edward & Columbus, NE Utica School Utica, SD 57078 605-660-0545 For the purpose of electing: 1 Supervisor (3-year Term) 1 Clerk & 1 Treasurer (1-year Terms Each) Call • 402-678-2201 Ask for Curt, to get more information ongoing.” While there are costshare and incentive programs available to producers for cover crop use, such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program, the survey found that most cover crop users do not receive financial assistance — a response that Myers found surprising. The survey found that 63 percent of cover crop users said they have never received cost-share assistance or payments to grow cover crops. Only 8 percent of cover crops responded that they only grow cover crops if they received financial assistance. “Our conclusion is that incentive payments can be very important to some farmers, either to get them started or on an ongoing basis, but that the benefits of cover crops become apparent pretty quickly and inspire farmers to continue with the practice,” Myers said. A total of 61 percent of producers who use cover crops also responded that their landowners were supportive of cover crop use on rented or tenant-shared acreage. Other results from the survey included that 71 percent of cover crop uses seed their own cover crop mixes, 48 percent prefer to terminate their cover crops with herbicide while 21 percent prefer tillage and 20 percent choose cover crop species that are susceptible to winter kill, and 73 percent prefer winter cereals for their cover crop of choice while 55 percent prefer legumes or brassicas and 34 percent choose a multiplespecies mix. In addition, survey respondents said that agricultural retailers are most helpful in assisting producers with soil testing, guiding nutrient management plans, providing service for terminating cover crops, seed selection and custom seeding. The vast majority of cover crop users reported that they learn about cover crop management from personal trial-and-error, but when available, they will attend local workshops or online resources. “Ag retailers are widely respected for their agronomic knowledge, and it’s clear from this survey that farmers are willing to look to them for insight and services related to cover crops,” Myers said. “That creates great opportunities for ag retailers to expand their offerings and expertise, and for farmers to tap into local expertise that can help them manage cover crops to their best advantage.” 225 ACRES OF YANKTON COUNTY REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY SEALED BIDS AND PRIVATE AUCTION The following described farmland located in Yankton County, South Dakota will be offered for sale by sealed bid with a private auction to follow for successful, qualified bidders: The S 1/2 NE 1/4 and SE 1/4, Except Madsen Tract A, Section 12, Township 96, Range 54 The farmland is located 4 miles West of 4-Way Stop in Viborg and 1 1/2 South. This parcel consists of approximately 195 acres of tillable farmland according to FSA records and 27 acres of pasture. Sealed bids will be accepted at the office of Gary Ward, 109 North Main Street, Viborg, SD 57070 until 5:00 p.m. on March 8, 2015. The three highest bidders and any bidders within ten percent (10%) of the highest sealed bid will be notified and invited to attend a private auction to be conducted at the office of Gary Ward in Viborg, SD on March 15, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids. 10% down is due upon acceptance of the bid. The balance of the purchase price will be due at closing. Closing will be on or before April 15, 2015. The cost of title insurance will be shared equally between Buyer and Seller. Intereseted parties should contact Daryl Madsen, phone number (605) 660-1039, or madsenfarms@ gmail.com for bidding instructions, offer sheets, FSA and soil survey maps. 319 Walnut • Yankton, SD 57078 • 605-665-5884 Classified Ads Use this convenient form to submit your ad to us for publication. Ad deadline is Friday noon for Tuesday’s publication. Payment must accompany ad. 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