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Removing forages from the rotation in a direct seeding system

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Using herbicides and direct seeding equipment can be an effective way to remove forages from a rotation. Each producer needs to design his or her own program for removing forages, considering the... More ≫

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Using herbicides and direct seeding equipment can be an effective way to remove forages from a rotation. Each producer needs to design his or her own program for removing forages, considering the type of forage to be removed and the crop that will be seeded.

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Foxtail barley control in direct seeding systems

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Foxtail barley is a tough-to-control perennial weed in zero tillage systems. Herbicides containing glyphosate can effectively control seedlings at relatively low rates with much higher rates... More ≫

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Foxtail barley is a tough-to-control perennial weed in zero tillage systems. Herbicides containing glyphosate can effectively control seedlings at relatively low rates with much higher rates required for control of mature plants. Cultural practices that encourage a competitive crop, such as high seeding rates and banding of nitrogen fertilizer, help to reduce yield losses and slow the spread of foxtail barley.

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Perennial forages for saline seeps

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Planting perennial forages into saline seep areas is one of several recommended practices for salinity control. Forages differ in their salinity and flood tolerance, with several appropriate... More ≫

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Planting perennial forages into saline seep areas is one of several recommended practices for salinity control. Forages differ in their salinity and flood tolerance, with several appropriate species available depending on the specific farm situation. This fact sheet discusses how to choose which salt tolerant forage or forage mixes to grow in saline seeps, which will depend on the desired land use for the affected area.

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Vegetative control of saline seep recharge

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Ensuring that available precipitation is used for productive crop growth rather than contributing to runoff or groundwater buildup is one of the most practical and cost effective control... More ≫

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Ensuring that available precipitation is used for productive crop growth rather than contributing to runoff or groundwater buildup is one of the most practical and cost effective control strategies for contact or slope-change salinity. This approach involves rotations with deep-rooted perennials and annual crops that are more water-use-intensive than traditional cropping practices.

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Structural controls for dryland saline seeps

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Dryland saline seeps can be controlled using structural or biological controls. Structural controls for discharge areas include surface water management, subsurface water management and relief... More ≫

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Dryland saline seeps can be controlled using structural or biological controls. Structural controls for discharge areas include surface water management, subsurface water management and relief wells. Generally, structural controls lower water tables and improve accessibility in discharge areas faster than biological controls. However, structural controls are usually more expensive than biological controls and are not always totally effective.

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