Agchat Discussion: Soil, Not Dirt
Note: The posts are read from top to bottom.
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agchat:
Guidelines for #agchat, 8-10pmET 1)intro w/ location & #ag interest 2)stay on topic 3)start responses w/ Q# 4)play nice, be professional
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farmanddairy:
Advance apologies if tweets tonight don't make sense. But join #agchat from 8-10 p.m. and they will. Great #farm & #food conversation
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agchat:
Welcome all! Doors are officially open. Please intro with name, location & soil type. #agchat
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LPELC:
Won't be a very active participant but will try to peek at #agchat as much as possible
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jrfarms:
Good evening: Ray Bowman, small ruminant savant, Frankfort, KY #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Janice Person here in Memphis. I've got a lot of silt loams in my area. Do PR for Monsanto emphasizing cotton #agchat
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CWFarms:
Curtis Wilson trying to be a biological Farmer from Iowa #agchat
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MarksKiosk:
Oconomowoc. Ag communicator, so I only have soil type in my garden. #agchat
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jrfarms:
We have two types of soil here on Flat Creek - big rocks and bigger rocks #agchat
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n_web:
Hey all. Nick from Monsanto PA dropping by. Lurking mostly tonight while working. Looks like good topic once again. #agchat
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minnemom:
Linda, Southern MN. Hubby knows all the technical soil types; I'm the social media half of the operation. :-) #agchat
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sollmana:
Forgot hashtag! Amanda Sollman tweeting from Block and Bridle meeting in East Lansing! #agchat
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ASA_CSSA_SSSA:
Sara Uttech, Agronomy, Crop & Soil Science Socieites in Madison, WI. Soil type: Antigo Silt Loam #agchat
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RayLinDairy:
Ray a CA dairy Farmer here from Sacramento tonight while attending the CA Farm Bureau Leadership Conference #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Jeff from CA. Cattle, horses, hay & grain. Currently in SAC for the CALC10 and then headed to a Leg. Reception.
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jerz4me:
Ohio dairy farmer here, looking forward to a great conversation tonight! #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Hi all. It's Michele in central IN (for the eve) & I'm proud to be a professional #ag speaker. Clay & sand. Pulling together Qs. #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
James, local food, urban ag, soil type "dirt", looking forward to expanding descriptors #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
#agchat Ryan at OkState Animal Science Senior looking for a start in the cattle industry.
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Rune67:
Hello , here with all of u tonite, to learn about farm and food, glad to see all of u.#Agchat
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PAfarmgirl:
#agchat Genny, PA, Agronomist, part time farmer, all around soil/dirt lover
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agchat:
Great job on intros - please include your soil type to honor our topic this eve. Make it Seuss-like if you must! #agchat
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LPELC:
JIll Heemstra UNL Extension Educator, we've been working to improve our very low OM silty clay soils #agchat
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PeteAlexion:
Afternoon folks ... I'm Pete aka "Agriculture's Copywriter" & hobby farmer from The Last Frontier #agchat
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kubileya:
Joya Parsons, run a market garden in Delaware. What is soil you speak of? All I've got is sand... ;-) #agchat
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agchat:
Please keep networking til 8:15 pm & share your soil stories... #agchat
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basiliopa:
Visiting from Mexico corn, sweet corn, beans, sorghum and tomatoes grower #agchat
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agchat:
Welcome all, delighted to see a great crowd joining us for the moderated fast-paced convo. #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
#agchat Ryan - College senior and trying to give it my go at some agvocating as I look for a career. will not be on here long b/c of mtgs.
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kmrivard:
Dear Followers: If you see a large number of random farm-related tweets...it's because #agchat is tonight! Join us for fun with #soil!
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forageman:
Brian Sanford Michigan Animal Nutritionist (mostly dairy) for Agri King #agchat
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AgriLawyer:
Craig Raysor, Ag and Food Attorney, based out of Memphis - sorry so late, I had to find an internet connection #agchat
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KrisColvin:
I don't know what #agchat is about, but it's on now. I think I have some farm folks following me. Join them!
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LPELC:
#agchat Most of my job revolves around manure which is a good addition to most soils
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kmrivard:
#agchat Kelly Rivard, IL. Ag comm intern who enjoys eating food. Greetings, folks.
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timyohnka:
Tim, Im from the great state of Illinois with a Silty clay loam soil. First time on #agchat
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chicknafoxhole:
Chick here, on the East Coast. Excited to learn about soil. May be distracted-hubby watching West Side Story. #agchat
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agchat:
Q1 coming on deck, since we know the infamous @Tykerman1 has to go be fire chief. <smirk>. Really, we love to see folks of all types #agchat
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MarksKiosk:
@EcoChat I think everyone here is interested in sustainable food systems...at least anyone who plans to continue eating. #agchat
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minnemom:
When Twub says 248 members, does that mean 248 tonight, or over time?
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JPlovesCOTTON:
some problems with occassional overloading on twitter... we will be in for one heckuva ride tonight! #agchat
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agchat:
I love to get the message that Twitter is down on Tues. at 8:13 p.m. Does my heart good. Pls. get to Twubs if you're not there! #agchat
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tvfarmer:
Ipava,Drummer and Flannigan soils. Good stuff, Gods gift for Central Ill.#agchat
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EcoChat:
ha ha... true. what about green practices like biodynamic farming? #agchat
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carrieoliver:
@agchat Carrie Oliver, coined Artisan meat, evaluate beef, pork, poultry etc as others do wine. My soil=Italian marble patio :( #agchat
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ThinkWay:
ThinkWay watching #agchat. Grew up farmer ended up strategy guy in a food company. Interested.
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agchat:
Q1 is up my friends, so let's talk dirt. REMINDER - it's critical for you to respond with Q1 in advance of your brilliance. Thanks! #agchat
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n_web:
Already have a key takeaway from tonight: find out STL's soil type :) #agchat
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minnemom:
Q1 Not sure I understand question correctly, but important to match crop to soil type I suppose. #agchat
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PennyFull:
Oh my gosh! The scrolling is faster tonight! Definitely going to need the transcript for this one! #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
Q1 water holding capacity in differnt soil types is a huge factor in the types of crops you can grow #agchat
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iamafarmer2:
Debbie in CA at #classic10-headed to reception so will be lurking when possible-but love learning about soils #agchat
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drewbender:
Drew Bender from Zanesville, OH. Agricultural Education Instructor with production ag background.
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Earthnik:
@FarmerHaley ROFL—Dirt? I don't have dirt. I live in San Francisco—my garden is sand, manure, compost & whatever else I throw in #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Q1. I think different crops have different needs from soils & fertility. Important to pick wisely. #agchat
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PeteAlexion:
Q1 Could you be more specific, please? Any 4Her could rattle off a dozen or so right off the bat. #agchat
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celestelaurent:
Missing #agchat for Journalism School required photography class :( But at least I get to take pics of farm animals next week lol
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NTBSeeds:
Fargo Clay is in the Red River Valley. Water is the predominant factor here especially this spring as flooding looks eminent. #agchat
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MarksKiosk:
Q1. Reading a book on vegetables in central Texas...no organic matter; no veggies. I guess that's a limiting factor. #agchat
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agchat:
@Earthnik glad to see you, welcome to you and your dirt, err soil. And same for many others. We don't have to agree to chat! #agchat
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natejtaylor:
Hola Joya. RT @kubileya: Joya Parsons, run a market garden in Delaware. What is soil you speak of? All I've got is sand... ;-) #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
Q1: different types of soil also have different nutrient holding capacity (CEC), poor soils are limited in growing high demand crops #agchat
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LPELC:
Q1 we track organic matter closely on our farm to watch how h2o holding, nutrient holding, and other factors are trending #agchat
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NTBSeeds:
Q1: drainage drainage and more drainage....needed badly in the Red River Valley. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q1 Depends on the crop. E.g. blueberries do well in MI due to acidic soil. Don't do so well in Indiana, except select location. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @FarmerHaley Q1 diff types of soil also have diff nutrient holding capacity (CEC) poor soils limited in growing high demand crops #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q1 Compaction & its impact on water absorption & soil composition. #agchat
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agchat:
Great job on Q1 here - we'll be moving on in a couple of minutes. #agchat
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NateJaeger:
Howdy all. sorry I'm late but my Venison steak just couldn't wait! Nate Jaeger, ALFA man here in Birmingham #agchat
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NTBSeeds:
Q1: Nutrients and their presence or lack there of would be right up there with water and sunlight.
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
Q1: Any of the essential nutrients will become limiting factors if they aren't available in the relative amount needed by the crop. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @NTBSeeds: Q1: Nutrients and their presence or lack there of would be right up there with water and sunlight. #agchat
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agchat:
Q2 (via @TruffleMedia) What soil quality data is available from local, state, fed gov; and what is the use value of that data? #agchat
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agchat:
Q2 is now up folks, which means Q1 is closed. Great job using the Q# in advance of your response! #agchat
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kkult:
RT @agchat: Q2What soil quality data is available from local, state, fed gov; and what is the use value of that data? #agchat #agchat
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NTBSeeds:
Q2: The web soil survey is a great tool to have access to via the web! #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
RT @agchat: Q2 What soil quality data is available from local, state, fed gov; and what is the use value of that data? #agchat
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minnemom:
Q2 Hubby uses soil type book--does that come from the government?
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ThinkWay:
Q2 isn't the value of the info related to the action (e.g., soil nutrients) you need to add? #agchat
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WestfieldAg:
Q2: Do most farmers test their own soils? How valuable is information from other sources? #agchat
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NTBSeeds:
Q2: Web soil survey...just google it. Take action from there. Unreal tool!
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ksfarmboy:
Q2 we use soil survey to help find different soil types in fields and some background info on the soils that we farm. #agchat
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minnemom:
Q2 We've used the soil types to determine trees to plant & for garden as well as for crops. #agchat
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
Q2: NRCS provides great online tools that can help create soil conservation plans and make fert. recommendations! (web soil survey) #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q2 Soil Type/class. Specific comp, water capacity, pH & nutrient levels are all tested by farmer (me) #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
Q2 also, USDA soil and water offices at the county levels are always very helpful in answering questions #agchat
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agchat:
RT @Farm3rsDaught3r: Q2 NRCS provides great online tools that can help create soil conservation plans & make fert. recommendations! #agchat
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agchat:
RT @JeffFowle: Q2 Soil Type/class. Specific comp, water capacity, pH & nutrient levels are all tested by farmer (me) #agchat
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NTBSeeds:
Q2: with info about soils, we can make the most efficient use possible out of land. Isn't that what everyone wants? #agchat
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drewbender:
As a teacher, I use the data with my students for different projects to plan for farm planning and urban area planing projects. #agchat
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
Q2: Your local state university and their extension agents also provide valuable tools and teach you to use the data they provide. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q2 Regular soil sampling is necessary to maintain health & productivity of the land. #agchat
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ThinkWay:
Q2 Do seed companies provide soil testing? Seems like they'd have a vested interest. #agchat
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agchat:
#ahem. Your Q2 in advance of your responses will REALLY help the people trying to read the archives. The Q# drives the data... #agchat
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natejtaylor:
Q1 Water Holding Capacity big limiting universal factor. Also Plant Available Water #agchat
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shaunhaney:
Q2 allows for better decisions on seeding rates and cropping decisions. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q2 We are learning more about have the proper ratios of nutrients. A soil test is the best tool to know where we are starting at. #agchat
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NTBSeeds:
@ThinkWay..not most of them, but we do look at all of the results to put the right product on the right acre. #agchat
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drewbender:
oops forgot Q2. We plan for crop rotations and golf courses, housing, roadways, etc. #agchat
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amoyal:
Agree or disagreeL Community supported agriculture is the way forward #agchat
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MarksKiosk:
@EcoChat County extension service or ag/bio college at a regional land grant university probably has a testing service. $50 or so. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
We pay for our own soil testing. Many times it is part of the service of a Crop advisor. #agchat
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agchat:
@sollmana Welcome, we're wrapping up Q2. Hi to anyone else lurking - feel free to jump on in with your intro. #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
Q2 #agchat county extention offices are often great resources for soil sampling/testing resources and information to eval results
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RayLinDairy:
Please rember to use Q1, Q@ , etc when you answer the questions. It helps with the aggregation of the archive. #agchat
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PeteAlexion:
Q2 I used to conduct soil testing in my own lab when I was a consultant #agchat
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Rune67:
RT @RayLinDairy Please rember to use Q1, Q@ , etc when you answer the questions. It helps with the aggregation of the archive. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q2 I have heard of soil testing for bacteria and microbes. I haven't pursued that yet, but also very important to soil plant health. #agchat
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agchat:
Q3 (via @Rocketgroup) Do state need soil & water offices in every county or could we benefit from consolidation in today's times? #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
We test everything except before wheat following soybeans and sunflowers. Time factors in then. #agchat
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farmanddairy:
RT @agchat: Q3 Do state need soil & water offices in every county or could we benefit from consolidation in todays times? #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
RT @agchat: Q3 Do states need soil & water offices in every county or could we benefit from consolidation in today's times? #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q3 (via @Rocketgroup) Do state need soil & water offices in every county or could we benefit from consolidation in today's times? #agchat
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NTBSeeds:
Q3: A consolidation would be great! no need for all the people and their sometimes eccentric opinions. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q3: Regardless of what is "needed", I think we're going to see consolidation no matter what. #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
Q3: the Soil and Water office in my county is overbooked with work doing soil nutrient management plans for organic manure #agchat
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ThinkWay:
Q3 Wonder about advantages of consolidation of testing. Would you trade off lower sampling costs (scale) for higher logistic cost? #agchat
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farmanddairy:
How farmers stay on top of fertility: RT @JeffFowle: I test the pastures every March. Hay fields in Mar, June & Aug. Grain in Mar #agchat
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ASA_CSSA_SSSA:
Q3 Wonder about consolidation: state soil scientists, federal NRCS offices, NACDs, other NGOs, does right hand know about the left? #agchat
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minnemom:
Q3 Would be nice to go to closest office rather than the one in your county, which may be miles away. #agchat
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EcoChat:
Q3 we need enough offices that can account for varied landscape and density of farming across USA #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
Q3 #agchat in areas with lower proportions of ag production, it would make sense to consolidate offices
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agchat:
RT @ASA_CSSA_SSSA: Q3 Wonder re consolidation: state soil scientists, NRCS offices, NACDs, et al, does right hand know about left? #agchat
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farmanddairy:
Good point RT @EcoChat: Q3 we need enough offices that can account for varied landscape and density of farming across USA #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q3 We don't have a soil and water office any where near here. We have an extention agent that can help with ?s #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
Q3 #agchat Although there are areas w/ great diversity in ag production that utilize local offices heavily
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TruffleMedia:
@amoyal good question for future #agchat. Tonight we are tackling ag soil questions/issues. re: Community supported agriculture
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JeffFowle:
Q3 I have to send my samples to Davis or Sacramento. We don't have a local lab. 6-9 day delay on results. #agchat
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forageman:
Q2 is anyone soil testing for mold yeast or toxins just a question as we are dealing with lots of feed toxins in mi #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
#agchat I am out to make another meeting tonight. Will have to catch up later w/ the conversation
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ksfarmboy:
#agchat Q3 Still lost on what is meant by this question. Gov agency that does soil and water testing?
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Q3 there seems to be variability in county & state resources, the federal offices differ #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
RT @ksfarmboy: Q3 We don't have a soil and water office any where near here. We have an extention agent that can help with ?s #agchat
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
Q3: IMO there would be benefits to building a stronger relationship between university ext and govt offices esp. to share tax funds #agchat
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agchat:
Wrapping up Q3 and moving onward with our soil chat...or downward, I suppose... #agchat
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agchat:
RT @Farm3rsDaught3r Q3 benefits to building a stronger relationship between university ext and govt offices esp. to share tax funds #agchat
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WriteNowBiz:
Q3 I think surburban/urban areas don't use extensions enough; don't know about them or don't know what they are #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q3 We send out tests to Ward Lab in Kearny NE. KS State Univ also test soils for a fee. #agchat
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rebeccahannam:
Rebecca stopping by for a few minutes - ag student from family grain farm in Ontario, Canada. #agchat
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nickemanuel:
Q3 State/counties need better collaboration in developing programs that benefit both grower and state but need to remain independent #agchat
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sollmana:
Q4: I have absolutely no idea what SSURGO is so I'm going to guess it's not of value to my farm :) #agchat
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billrowekamp:
Bill Rowekamp dairy farmer from MN checking in, just got back from Dairy Day at our Capital #agchat
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agchat:
See soils.usda.gov/survey/geography/ssurgo in reference to SSURGO.... #agchat
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NTBSeeds:
Q4: Just googled it and am on the website now. Don't know what to say yet. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
RT @sollmana: Q4: I have absolutely no idea what SSURGO is so I'm going to guess it's not of value to my farm :) #agchat
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n_web:
This could be a fun game, making up the words to SSURGO! Feels like it needs an exclamation point. #agchat
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WestfieldAg:
Q4: Soil survey geographic database published by the natural resources conservation service #agchat
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agchat:
Funny boy. See soils.usda.gov/survey/geography/ssurgo RT @ThinkWay: Q4 SSURGO = Some Soils Under Rotated Grow Old? #agchat
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PennyFull:
The chat is going so fast! I keep getting messages that 11-20 msgs came in so fast that they won't be displayed! :O #agchat
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agchat:
We're going to Q5 unless you care to share your brilliance on Q4. :) #agchat
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NTBSeeds:
Q4: has anyone used SSURGO? If so how do they find it useful?
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FarmerHaley:
Q4 - dont know anything about SSURGO, will have to check out the database when not in #agchat
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agchat:
OK, Q4 was a flop in the dirt, so we're going on to Q5 now. Sorry, folks. :) #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
Q5 use of green manure for plowdown after we harvest wheat has built organic matter for us very nice
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Q5 My sister started a worm farm experiment for her school... she gave me worm dirt to build my soils with (houseplants mind you) #agchat
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ThinkWay:
Q5 I remember what we use to implement to get organic materials into our soil... but that was 35 years ago. Has nature changed? #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q5 We have seen our Soil Organic Matter increase with No Till cropping methods. #agchat
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timyohnka:
Q5: Many farmers are starting to go more no-till which lets the crop residue break down bringing in OM #agchat #agchat
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agchat:
Q5 Manure, compost, fertilize, repeat as testing shows need. #agchat
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WestfieldAg:
Q5: Has anyone been successful selling their organic matter to other farmers? #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q5 Organic content not an issue with our soils, but we do rotate grain in for two yrs to follow alfalfa. #agchat
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agchat:
Ooops, that last tweet was for the MPK account, unless @agchat has been sneaking out to the pastures. #agchat
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Earthnik:
What I've learned from #AgChat - don't spend $100 for the SSURGO DVD
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hogs_r_us:
Mark from Nebraska I grow irrigated corn, popcorn and raise hogs #agchat
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drewbender:
RT @timyohnka: Q5: Many farmers are starting to go more no-till which lets the crop residue break down bringing in OM #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q5 cover crop mixes during the long period between wheat and corn or grain sorghum can help add SOG and soil microbes #agchat
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sollmana:
Hmmmm....feeling out of #agchat loop tonight. Not a crop farmer so don't do a whole lot with soils....guess I'll be watching! #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Q5 Crop rotation helps, looking at the different types of crops like legumes, different root systems too #agchat
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jrfarms:
Glad we're talkin' dirt and not slingin' mud tonight. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @JPlovesCOTTON: Q5 Crop rotation helps, looking at the different types of crops like legumes, different root systems too #agchat
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agchat:
We always ask people to do so, but some are just mud slingers. :) RT @jrfarms: Glad were talkin dirt and not slingin mud tonight. #agchat
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natejtaylor:
Good friends of mine migrated to strip till and then to no till. helping build organic matter. #agchat
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n_web:
@farmanddairy thanks for the OSU link on no-till. I'll use that for my blog post on this topic tomorrow morning! #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Been great to participate. Time to head to a Legislative Reception. Look 4ward to reading archive. #agchat
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agchat:
Believe it or not, we all can learn from each other-that's the value of the community. Similar farms or completely different. #agchat
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Earthnik:
on Q5 - how does testing for "necessary" fertilizers work? #agchat
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katpinke:
Q5: breaking up compaction with a deep ripper drill, also no till practices, direct seeding winter wheat into canola ground #agchat
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Rune67:
RT @JeffFowle Been great to participate. Time to head to a Legislative Reception. Look 4ward to reading archive. #agchat
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sollmana:
@WriteNowBiz Haha, my pigs don't eat hay :) And I understand connection, just don't have a lot of personal experience to add. #agchat
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billrowekamp:
Q5 crop rotation, dairy cow manure, pen pack manure, dry lot manure some green manure #agchat
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agchat:
Q6 Via jplovescotton How have soil-related practices changed on your farm? What are your soil BMPs? What benefit do they deliver? #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
@Earthnik Q5 take a random sample, send it to a lab to see what its ph is and what nutrients should be built for desired crop #agchat
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agchat:
It seems intern talki is derailing our chat, to which I say #ahem! Q6 is up, my friends! Keep up the great work! #agchat
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farmanddairy:
RT @agchat: Q6 How have soil-related practices changed on your farm? What are your soil BMPs? What benefit do they deliver? #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
RT @agchat: Q6 Via me How have soil-related practices changed on your farm? What are your soil BMPs? What benefit do they deliver? #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
RT @agchat: Q6 How have soil-related practices changed on your farm? What are your soil BMPs? What benefit do they deliver? #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Q6 I see more rotation in this area. Folks get the benefit of moving corn to cotton, etc, builds soil tilth #agchat
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tefguy:
Over the years we have tilled less black. Herbicides reduce incrop cultivations and trips, retaining OM #agchat
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drewbender:
RT @agchat: Q6 How have soil-related practices changed on your farm? What are your soil BMPs? What benefit do they deliver? #agchat
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ThinkWay:
Thanks. Loved my first experience with #agchat. Signing off to watch new episode of Lost since that's what I am with soil talk... #agchat
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minnemom:
Q6 Soil sampling is big change. Allows us to do what's best at lower costs, not over-doing things. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @minnemom: Q6 Soil sampling is big change. Allows us to do whats best at lower costs, not over-doing things. #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Q6 also see more precise applications of fertility (fertilizer, manure, etc) based on prescriptions #agchat
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cynchrys:
Checking in late. Love finding all these amazing ag folks to follow. :) Not crops here, just sheep & chickens, but listening. #agchat
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minnemom:
Q6 Striptill and conservation practices/programs have also been innovations. #agchat
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agchat:
Q6 RT @tefguy: Over the years we have tilled less black. Herbicides reduce incrop cultivations and trips, retaining OM #agchat
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
Q6: Nothing has changed more than tillage, also GPS aided smplng and fert recs. Allows us to be more accurate w/ what we are adding. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q6 Crop rotation is the cornerstone of our cropping system. Some crops just do better following other crops. #agchat
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drewbender:
Q6 We mostly just do more no-till planting. Also, have been using soil test data more effectively.
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n_web:
Q6: Have heard no-till delivers moisture benefits, ie soil retains more moisture. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q6 We were early adaptors of no till, so it took trial and error to build our rotation. #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Q6 lack of in-season cultivation is a big one too. Even folks who were doing stale seedbed do less tillage now than 10 yrs ago #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
@Earthnik it depends on your practices, if you are organic lab should be able to suggest organic mothods to improve those types #agchat
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hogs_r_us:
Q6 We have raised corn on corn in some of our fields for 30yrs we soil sample every 2 acres variable rate all of our fertilizer #agchat
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rebeccahannam:
Q6: We work hard to soil sample, tile, research fertilizer options, rotate crops and reduce tillage. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @rebeccahannam: Q6: We work hard to soil sample, tile, research fertilizer options, rotate crops and reduce tillage. #agchat
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busic:
Sorry, folks - thought I was direct messaging.
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Q6 Can we include rotation as a limiting factor on nematodes here or does that go somewhere else? involves sampling too #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
Q6 GPS allows for variable rate application so fertilizer and lime are only applied where the soil tests say they are needed #agchat
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CatherinWang:
Q6 regarding soil BMPs, how much does controlled release nitrogen play a role? #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q6 Soil pH is also an issue. Our nieghbor works 4 Veries and they have mobil soil pH testing machines. #agchat
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nickemanuel:
Q6 precision ag is for optimizing inputs to increase efficiencies and produce more product on less inputs, not just cost savings #agchat
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drewbender:
RT @FarmerHaley: Q6 GPS allows for variable rate application so fertilizer & lime only applied where soil tests say they are needed #agchat
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agchat:
Looks like Q6 is wrapping up, get your final thoughts in. Great job with using Q#s. :) #agchat
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agchat:
Good luck w/baby! RT @natejtaylor: To dig in ones own earth, with ones own spade, does life hold anything better? -Nichols. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
@CatherinWang Soil placement and timing is important. We apply 85% of soil test recs to corn, sorghum and sunflowers because of that #agchat
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agchat:
Q7 is now up for your chatting pleasure, my friends. #agchat
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weedgirl24:
Karen, agronomist in central IL, doing farmer meetings in Iowa this week. sorry I am late
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agchick:
Q6 #agchat The farmer sittin next to me says he uses no-till/strip till and organic matter has increased as a result
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Q7 I think neighboring farmers have worked with tillage so much, I'd defer to local sources. Extension has a lot too. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q7 We chose to no till for fuel, labor, and soil erosion issues. That was 15 yrs ago. #agchat
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weedgirl24:
Q7 - university research, a few notill gurus in the midwest - or you can hire a great agronomist like me. Hee Hee. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @ksfarmboy: Q7 We chose to no till for fuel, labor, and soil erosion issues. That was 15 yrs ago. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
RT @weedgirl24: Q7 - university research, a few notill gurus in the midwest - or you can hire a great agronomist like me. Hee Hee. #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Q7 I've known folks on river ground no-tilling or doing a minimum till program for more than 20 yrs, enviro & economic benefits #agchat
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
Q7: Extension is a great resource... NRCS too! I feel like I'm shamelessly plugging them but they put out great info! #agchat
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drewbender:
Q7 We mostly have switched to no till to lower fuel costs, reduce erosion and to be more timely during planting season. #agchat
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kansfarmer:
Checking in briefly to #agchat, sure sorry to miss Q4 - SSURGO database, might have to followup later
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ksfarmboy:
Q7 there was very very little no till in our area when we started. It was more expensive then, but we thought it was worth it. #agchat
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weedgirl24:
Q7 - a lot of the decision will need to be based on soil type, drainage, crop to be grown, options for weed control. strip till too
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minnemom:
Q7 Conservation Tillage Conferences have held lots of useful info in making switch. #agchat
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hogs_r_us:
@mpaynknoper we call the cornstalk residue trash we run water between the row 2 irrigate it slows down the water 2 much sometimes #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q7 No till became more attractive after the freedom to farm act passed. Farmers no longer dictated on crops to remain in farm prgm. #agchat
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Zweberfarms:
Q7 ARS has done some good research into organic no till soybeans and miller farms in wisconsin #agchat
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tefguy:
Q7 no till in S MN is a little tough when spring & soil is cool #agchat
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rebeccahannam:
Q7: Lots of research from U of Guelph and gov't in Ontario. Consultants can show research to farmers and neighbours will follow! #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q7 sounds like the future paths are heading to no-till? or are there some cases that will always be till? #agchat
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agchat:
We'll be moving on to Q8 shortly, so please get your thoughts in. Lots listening in this eve, I sense. #agchat
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weedgirl24:
Q7 - not all soil is really fit to notill, but most can at least be strip tilled which is sort of an in between #agchat
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cowartandmore:
Evening, Kathy Swift, veterinarian, art lover, wine drinker, jewelry artist and agvocate. #agchat
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n_web:
@tefguy Talked to MN farmer this week about that. Still less tillage that previously because of crop protection and biotech, he says #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
RT @weedgirl24: Q7 - not all soil is really fit to notill, but most can at least be strip tilled which is sort of an in between #agchat
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agchat:
Q8 via @Sollmana Do you think about beneficial soil biology (organisms, bacteria, fungi) when making input decisions? #agchat
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agchat:
We're rocking & rolling this eve; Q8 is now launched. Nice to talk about soils; means spring is around the corner for N. America. #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
@JBull01 we're on Q8 Do you think about beneficial soil biology (organisms, bacteria, fungi) when making input decisions? #agchat
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ABCRural:
RT @agchat: We're rocking & rolling this eve; Q8 is now launched. Nice to talk about soils; means spring is around the corner for N. America. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q7 Still many conventional till farmers here raising continuous wheat. Some just don't want t change. #agchat
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minnemom:
Q8 not so sure about the fungi, etc., but things that will reduce compaction, make soil naturally better. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
RT @agchat Do you think about beneficial soil biology (organisms, bacteria, fungi) when making input decisions? #agchat
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hogs_r_us:
Q7 because of high water table in the spring and R type of irrigation strict no till doesn't work very well we strip and ridge till #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
Q8 - most definately, need to take in consideration the ecological costs when pricing different types of fert #agchat
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agchat:
Good gracious, it's a night for the cat food to be out and call these intern beer tweeps in order. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q8 We are starting to learn more about soil biology more. Having more plants growing through the growing season. #agchat
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kansfarmer:
Q8 Would like to but lack of solid science on possible interactions (both positive and negative) make it hard #agchat
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ricbradbury:
Q8 For us yes, we take into account what lives below ground because there is a symbiotic relationship with cattle above #agchat
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drewbender:
Q8 I have been learning more about it. It should definitely be a larger consideration than in the past. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @ricbradbury: Q8 For us yes, we take into account what lives below ground. There is a symbiotic relationship with cattle above #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q8 Have heard a lady from a univ in Alberta ? give a presentation on soil bacteria. I know research is taking place. #agchat
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kansfarmer:
Q8 - Earthworms good example - know they are great for soil, but lots debate harmfulness of a product like nh3 to actual worm pops #agchat
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CWFarms:
Q8 we moved away from anhydrous to strip tilling with liquid npk to stop killing microbes earthworms #agchat
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hogs_r_us:
Same here RT @CWFarms: Q8 we moved away from anhydrous to strip tilling with liquid npk to stop killing microbes earthworms #agchat
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weedgirl24:
Q8- soil bacteriafungi degrade stalks, produce humus/organic matter, but research probably more on unfriendly critters down there. #agchat
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drewbender:
RT @kansfarmer: Q8-Earthworms good example-know they are great for soil, but debate harmfulness product like nh3 to actual worm pops #agchat
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agchat:
RT @kansfarmer: Q8 Earthworms good example;know they are great for soil, but lots debate harmfulness of product like nh3 to worm pop #agchat
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Women4Ag:
Q8 Hi - NE KS farmer here-#AAW booth at Ag Connect Expo was next to soil bacteria company - interested to learn more #agchat
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kansfarmer:
@Earthnik Yep, and many examples in past of very harmful ag practices b/c science wasn't understod #agchat -- ie plowing
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gkonen:
good evening notill &ridgetill black, clay and gumbo dirt farmer from central nebraska on the sideline #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q8 soil microbes is discussed some at No till on the plain Winter Conference, a lot to learn about them. #agchat
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minnemom:
I'm putting Hubby on my account now. He's the real farmer and crop consultant. Please welcome him--name's Pete. #agchat
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nel1jack:
Q8 when I worked on farm, no-till with knifing anhydrous, worm populations 5X conventional tilled fields #agchat
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weedgirl24:
Q8- better check studies on earthworms. Most say they are smart to move away from annhydrous and it doesn't kill as many asyou think #agchat
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agchat:
@kansfarmer Thanks for your insight, but could you please use Q#s to help the kind folks who read our archives? :) #agchat
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ricbradbury:
Q8 I had alway been told organisms living below ground should weigh as much or more than what u r raising above ground. #agchat
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CWFarms:
@jerz4me not really dad and i are about the only ones doing it cause ppl say you cant striptill in the hills #agchat
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ranchwife4life:
evening all - I've got to go eat some of the great beef we raise on the great soil of God's greatest - Nebraska SandHills :) #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat I'm enjoying hearing what these soil-savvy folks have to say. A great topic I'm trying to learn more about! #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
@gkonen Sounds like some of our soil. We have some of that black stuff also. makes farming them a challenge. #agchat
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agchat:
Q9 (via @kmrivard)Â What are new/developing practices to prevent soil erosion, especially in very dry or very wet places? #agchat
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Rune67:
RT @agchat Q9 (via @kmrivard) What are new/developing practices to prevent soil erosion, especially in very dry or very wet places? #agchat
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GreenSoil:
@BG_garden i was just over at #agchat they are talking no till soil and things so I've come back to chat with the gardening gals!
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minnemom:
Q9 Controlled drainage structures to slow or speed up the water leaving the field. #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
Q9 wet here and NT corn dont respond well, strip till works very well here, actually outyeilds conventional corn tillage practices #agchat
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agchat:
RT @minnemom: Q9 Controlled drainage structures to slow or speed up the water leaving the field. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q9 Cover crops are growing in interest, adding terraces where we need them to redirect water. #agchat
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n_web:
Chat w/ ya'll later. It's been fun. Take it easy, but take it. I'll have blog post up on some this tomorrow (sorry, early plug). #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
Q9 - waterways, covercrops, better drainage, less tillage are all good examples #agchat
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kansfarmer:
Q9 - Strip till provides the soil quality benifits of notill while overcoming some of the inherent notill issues #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Q9 some of the new moisture / irrigation monitoring systems maybe able to be put in here #agchat
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1burdette:
With the amount of rain the past two years, nothing is working well here. #agchat
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kansfarmer:
Q9 Doesn't fit us ,but for many I think controlled drainage will be huge benifit #agchat
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rebeccahannam:
Q9: Covercrops and tile drainage are newer trends. Reducing tillage is also still growing in popularity. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @kansfarmer: Q9 - Strip till provides the soil quality benifits of no-till while overcoming some of the inherent no-till issues #agchat
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JulieMett:
Late to party, catching up, just have to weigh in on Q1: a serious soil condition we contend with -- ROCK. #agchat
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UddertechInc:
sorry I'm late! Dairy farm in Lakeville, Minnesota also textile company making clothing for farmers and ranchers
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agchat:
@1burdette Glad to have you here; it would be great if you could use Q#. Welcome to all those who just joined; we're on Q9 #agchat
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natejtaylor:
U want a beer too? RT @agchat: Good gracious, it's a night for the cat food to be out and call these intern beer tweeps in order. #agchat
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kansfarmer:
Q9 Very interested in cover crops, but climate hear dry enough not sure we can overcome the fact they use too much water #agchat
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nel1jack:
Q9 depends on the type of erosion. no-till reduce erosion from wind & water. cover crops necessary some places to hold the stover #agchat
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agchat:
RT @kansfarmer: Q9 Very interested in cover crops, but climate here dry; not sure we can overcome the fact they use too much water #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Soil is 4 growin stuff, dirt is for getting dirty. That's from a 4 year old. #agchat
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agchat:
Nice. Q10 is coming up about SOIL! RT @ksfarmboy: Soil is 4 growin stuff, dirt is for getting dirty. Thats from a 4 year old. #agchat
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ricbradbury:
Q9 Our fix is pretty simple, we fence off high risk riparian zone & try not to graze at times when some grounds are high risk. #agchat
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cynchrys:
Gotta run. Learned something tonight. Good deal! If you have any ag tweeps I should be following, please share. Thanks! Night all #agchat
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agchat:
Love the message the twitter is overloaded - makes the chat seem complete. Keep up the good works folks. Q10 up next. #agchat
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agchat:
Q10 via @trufflemedia How integrated are soil quality metrics in GPS planting systems? How long integration tech investment payoff? #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Q9... did anyone mention buffers??? They aren't new but I think more research is going on to make it work #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
RT @agchat: Q10 How integrated are soil quality metrics in GPS planting systems? How long integration tech investment payoff? #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q10 via @trufflemedia How integrated are soil quality metrics in GPS planting systems? How long integration tech investment payoff? #agchat
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nel1jack:
@ksfarmboy when SE was in drought couple years ago, you could tell the fields that had been in long term no-till. #agchat
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agchat:
Testing, testing, anyone out there? Q10 is now up! #agchat
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minnemom:
Q10 In our area high pH causes problems in corn and soybeans, so using variable rate fertilizer with the planter can improve yields. #agchat
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agchat:
Seems there is a substantial delay with Twitter at present... #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
Q10: 2 ways - 1) variable rate fertilizer based on soil tests 2) varible rate fertilizer/lime based on previous yield history #agchat
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
Q10: IMO the payoff time is short, you can save so much by reducing fert inputs and soon the data will allow variable plant pops #agchat
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nebrnancy:
Planting prescriptions can be based on soil quality maps. But we don't know what the paybacks are yet. #agchat
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kansfarmer:
Q10 - not much integration I am aware with planters, but variable fertilizer systems to apply fert here needed #agchat
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Earthnik:
You know farming is complicated when #agchat people can't understand the questions!
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JPlovesCOTTON:
RT @minnemom: Q10 In area high pH causes problems in corn & beans, so using variable rate fertilizer w/ planter can improve yields. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q10 Haven't gotten into variable rate yet. I think it has many benefits though. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
RT @nebrnancy: Planting prescriptions can be based on soil quality maps. But we don't know what the paybacks are yet. #agchat
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kansfarmer:
Q10 - Precision Planting has system that adjusts down pressure in field while planting 2 optimize seed placement/minimize compaction #agchat
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
Q10: GPS tech will allow us to minimize inputs while maximizing yield, lessens impact on soil and increases the bottom line. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @kansfarmer: Q10 - not much integration I am aware with planters, but variable fertilizer systems to apply fert here needed #agchat
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hogs_r_us:
Q10 B/C we use GPS we can variable rate seed to match soil characteristics we control traffic patterns with using same row each yr #agchat
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nel1jack:
Q10 are there planters that will allow you to change seeding ratte on the go from the cab? #agchat
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agchat:
RT @hogs_r_us: Q10 B/C we use GPS we can variable rate seed to match soil characteristics we control traffic patterns. #agchat
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kansfarmer:
Q10 - I think when we talk about soil quality and variable rate, we are usually talking more about water holding/drainage capacity #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
@nel1jack Q10 yes most planters will do variable rate planting, most done from past data from yeilds and soil tests #agchat
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tefguy:
@minnemom Seems like more roots & plants keep things normal. 15" rows, up to 180k pop, but plant rest at 130-140k #agchat
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nickemanuel:
Q10 paybacks depend on the amount of soil variability present. The more variability, the greater the benefit and quicker return #agchat
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agchat:
Q11 coming up in a minute...considerably less complicated. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q10 Our air seeder is variable rate capable, but we need higher plant populations to help compete with weeds. #agchat
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UBetcha_Apparel:
Jenny Gambill - Just catching the end of #agchat - Looking forward to tomorrow's transcripts. Will be lurking....Pinky Promise!
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ksfarmboy:
Q10 We can make things too damn complicated if we aren't careful. I try to stick to the Keep it simple stupid method. #agchat
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kansfarmer:
Well, enjoyed stopping by for some #agchat convo, need to get kido's to bed...
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kmrivard:
#agchat TweetChat is out. Turning back to TweetDeck to try and keep up.
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kansfarmer:
Re complication of Q10 - consider what couple generations ago would've thought of today's standard planters? #agchat
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agchat:
Tweetchat has crashed, but Twubs & Tweetdeck still working. Q11 is up for #agchat.
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minnemom:
Q11 Become involved in conservation activities whether w/ NRCS or on your own and do a little bragging. #agchat
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rebeccahannam:
Q11: Talk to the public or media about what you do. Remember to drop the ag acronyms and industry lingo and use simple examples. #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
Q11 farmers are stewards of the land, without it we will not have anything tomorrow... not sure how to convey message more than that #agchat
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chicknafoxhole:
Tweetchat still working for me. Moving from Twubs to Chat. Great convo, very informative. #agchat
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iempoweru:
@kmrivard oops, yes, I,m a curious consumer homesick 4 my families farm from days gone by and I keep forgetting to put the #agchat on things
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ksfarmboy:
Q11 I try to explain to them what we do. Talking from experience, and try to not overload them at once. Spoon feeding it to them. #agchat
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agchat:
@kmrivard Yep, glad to be back with the community in action, so lots to chatter about w/MPK moderating. #agchat
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billiegirltoo:
RT @FarmerHaley: Q11 farmers are stewards of the land, without it we will not have anything tomorrow... not sure how to convey message more than that #agchat
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katpinke:
Q11: Farmers need to show & demonstrate their soil conservation practices. Tell ur story 2 consumers & media. Show your stewardship. #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Q11 We need to talk about the whole schmoly not just the crop we are producing. We consider soil routinely, just don't talk as much #agchat
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kansfarmer:
Q11 - Successful farmers understand soil is r livelihood, need to explain tech/practices we talk about in consumer friendly manner #agchat
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drewbender:
Q11 I am going to start teaching an Environmental Science class next year with an emphasis on stewardship. #AgChat
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mpaynknoper:
Q11 Put your face on #ag & don't let people label you with certain type of #farm or #ag. Be a steward of soil & good feelings. #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
RT @kansfarmer: Q11 - Successful farmers understand soil is r livelihood, need to explain tech/practices in consumer friendly manner #agchat
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agchat:
True! RT @kansfarmer: Q11 - Successful farmers understand soil is r livelihood, need to explain tech in consumer friendly manner #agchat
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ricbradbury:
Q11 we do tours with your customers-also spend a time on the ground with agency and special interest grounds --transparency pays #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Cool! I would take you up on info! RT @jrowkmp: Q#11 At gardencenters I let folks know I'm ag am usually end up answering ?'s #agchat
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JulieMett:
Nice, like it. RT @drewbender Q11 going to start teaching Environmental Science class next year with emphasis on stewardship. #AgChat
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Earthnik:
Q11 Show me that your soil is regarded as more than a growing medium - that it's considered and treated as a living entity. #agchat
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Zweberfarms:
Q11 we host farm tours for customers and schools take them on pasture walk & show how we care 4 soil. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
RT @ricbradbury: Q11 we do tours with customers-also spend a time with agency and special interest grounds --transparency pays #agchat
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JBull01:
Talk to a soil sci guy they will tell you that you don't just fertilize the crop you can fertilize the land for next year #agchat
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agchat:
Well, that about wraps it. Pitch time - share your site, ask a ? of your own or get feedback. #agchat
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Earthnik:
Dissapointed that #AgChat had nothing to take exception to tonight. But really glad to see thoughtful, conservative soil practices!
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naprmm:
even twubs is having overload issues but tweetdeck seems to be standing tall
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ksfarmboy:
@Earthnik Very good point that soil is more than a growing medium. We're learning more about the life in the soil re: soil health. #agchat
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minnemom:
Thanks, everyone, for welcoming Pete under my account. Maybe by next week he'll be on twitter on his own. :-) #agchat
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agchat:
Next week we'll be talking #extension & related publicly funded programs. Start thinking of your Qs. #agchat same time, same place.
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nataglaw:
Had a great time following the agchat tonight, for ag law & policy information check out the National Ag Law Center @nataglaw #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Thanks for a great conversation tonight folks! It was informative, interesting, respectful, and enjoyable!
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chicknafoxhole:
Thanks, #agchat for a great convo. This is more like it. As always, I Iearn much and appreciate farmers all the more. #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
RT @minnemom: Thanks, everyone, for welcoming Pete under my account. Maybe by next week he'll be on twitter on his own. :-) #agchat
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JBull01:
Blanche is for the farmers, AR needs you guys to help her get re-elected RT @JPlovesCOTTON: pitch... Saw Sen. Blanche Lincoln #agchat
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minnemom:
I learned during tonight's #agchat that I know more about our farming operation than I thought I did. Thanks, everyone.
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yourlocalfoods:
Thanks for all the insight. Thanks as well for all the answers to my side questions! #agchat
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JulieMett:
Learned a lot from all the dirt talk tonight over at #agchat. Happy farming, all.
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Rune67:
RT @kmrivard #agchat Thanks for a great conversation tonight folks! It was informative, interesting, respectful, and enjoyable!
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PennyFull:
RT chicknafoxhole: Thanks, #agchat for great convo. As always, I Iearn much and appreciate farmers all the more. #agchat
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drewbender:
Great convo as usual everyone. Looking forward to next weeks topic. #AgChat
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agchat:
Thanks all for an informative #agchat. Great opportunity for many to listen and learn about #soil.
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SteakPerfection:
I study, publish, blog and tweet about what it takes to achieve SteakPerfection #agchat Thanks, everyone.
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farmanddairy: Advance apologies if tweets tonight don't make sense. But join #agchat from 8-10 p.m. and they will. Great #farm & #food conversation
Earthnik: @FarmerHaley Mike if I slip you a fiver & tell you Vinnie sent me, can I come in? #agchat
jerz4me: sorry @farmerhaley, but what does doorman mean? #agchat
nashvillehhgmag: RT @farmanddairy: Advance apologies if tweets tonight don't make sense. But join #agchat from 8-10 p.m. and they will. Great #farm & #food conversation
RayLinDairy: RT @agchat: Welcome all! Doors are officially open. Please intro with name, location & soil type. #agchat
JPlovesCOTTON: Janice Person here in Memphis. I've got a lot of silt loams in my area. Do PR for Monsanto emphasizing cotton #agchat
cyberdelia333: RT @ApplecheekFarm: RT@foreverflavor Weds. is Nat'l Supporting #Agriculture Day-Wear Green! Tell everyone you know! #agchat #ag4all #ProFood
MarksKiosk: Oconomowoc. Ag communicator, so I only have soil type in my garden. #agchat
WestfieldAg: Ag insurance team here at Westfield, participating in our first #agchat #agchat
Farm3rsDaught3r: Elizabeth in Indiana working with mostly silt loams, soy researcher for Monsanto #agchat
TruffleMedia: #agchat john blue, Indianapolis, soil type... not sure...
ASA_CSSA_SSSA: Sara Uttech, Agronomy, Crop & Soil Science Socieites in Madison, WI. Soil type: Antigo Silt Loam #agchat
jimmyjamesbbq: RT @JeffFowle: Jeff from CA. Cattle, horses, hay & grain. Currently in SAC for the CALC10 and then headed to a Leg. Reception. #agchat
mpaynknoper: Hi all. It's Michele in central IN (for the eve) & I'm proud to be a professional #ag speaker. Clay & sand. Pulling together Qs. #agchat
yourlocalfoods: James, local food, urban ag, soil type "dirt", looking forward to expanding descriptors #agchat
Tykerman1: Is this where we come to get the dirt on @mpaynknoper ? I heard we were talking dirt tonight. #agchat
SteakPerfection: Joe in SoCal editor of SteakPerfection - monitoring #agchat tonight
AR_ranchhand: #agchat Ryan at OkState Animal Science Senior looking for a start in the cattle industry.
PAfarmgirl: #agchat Genny, PA, Agronomist, part time farmer, all around soil/dirt lover
PeteAlexion: Afternoon folks ... I'm Pete aka "Agriculture's Copywriter" & hobby farmer from The Last Frontier #agchat
JavaManStan: RT @PeteAlexion: Where's that intern? I want coffee #agchat
AgriLawyer: Craig Raysor, Ag and Food Attorney, based out of Memphis - sorry so late, I had to find an internet connection #agchat
KrisColvin: I don't know what #agchat is about, but it's on now. I think I have some farm folks following me. Join them!
natejtaylor: Nate Taylor, Sycamore IL. Be in/out of #agchat. Hello everyone.
chicknafoxhole: Chick here, on the East Coast. Excited to learn about soil. May be distracted-hubby watching West Side Story. #agchat
evolutionfiles: RT @KrisColvin: I don't know what #agchat is about, but it's on now. I think I have some farm folks following me. Join them!
iamafarmer2: Debbie in CA at #classic10-headed to reception so will be lurking when possible-but love learning about soils #agchat
drewbender: Drew Bender from Zanesville, OH. Agricultural Education Instructor with production ag background. #agchat
NewEntry: RT @agchat via #agchat 1) Networking 8-8:15 pm ET 2) Moderated ?s 3) Executable idea follow at http://twubs.com/agchat
celestelaurent: Missing #agchat for Journalism School required photography class :( But at least I get to take pics of farm animals next week lol
curdnerd: @mpaynknoper would like to #agchat but it's silly o'clock
NateJaeger: Howdy all. sorry I'm late but my Venison steak just couldn't wait! Nate Jaeger, ALFA man here in Birmingham #agchat
katpinke: Kathryn Pinke, late intro 2 #agchat, family farm from eastern ND, reside now in rural south central ND . Work for @adfarmtweets
countrysidemag: RT @mpaynknoper: RT @agchat: Q2 What soil quality data is available from local, state, fed gov; & whats the use value of that data? #agchat
shaunhaney: Q2 allows for better decisions on seeding rates and cropping decisions. #agchat
agchick: I'm missing #agchat WTF? #classic10
WriteNowBiz: RT @AR_ranchhand: Q2 #agchat county extention offices are often great resources 4soil sampling/testing resources&information to eval results
hollyrmartin: Will do! RT @mpaynknoper: Spread the word #agchat tweetup Thurs at 4 or 4:30 pm at #Classic10 @hollyrmartin @HighPlainsJrnl @jennbremer
rebeccahannam: Rebecca stopping by for a few minutes - ag student from family grain farm in Ontario, Canada. #agchat
nickemanuel: Q3 State/counties need better collaboration in developing programs that benefit both grower and state but need to remain independent #agchat
billrowekamp: Bill Rowekamp dairy farmer from MN checking in, just got back from Dairy Day at our Capital #agchat
eventRobot: Where's that intern? I want coffee #agchat
Zweberfarms: Q5 longer rest periods for pasture between grazings #agchat
azthunderpony: RT @Earthnik: What I've learned from #AgChat - don't spend $100 for the SSURGO DVD
AgJobNetwork: Mark Jewell here - AgJobNetwork and @JewellOutdoors. Spirit Lake, IA. #agchat
ranchwife4life: Hi all - Jecca, ranch wife from Nebraska - sorry to be slow - #agchat
culinarybliss: @agjobnetwork nice to see some IA people represent! I'm in IC. #agchat
agbloke: @cropprotection I know #ag people are great, i was after Aussies so we can talk about issues effecting us, anyone is good though #agchat
ricbradbury: Richard B, Rancher Oregon-checking in a little late #agchat
CatherinWang: Q6 regarding soil BMPs, how much does controlled release nitrogen play a role? #agchat
NBCMiddleFFA: Tomorrow is National Supporting #Agriculture Day. Wear Green to show your support. #agchat
NBCMiddleAg: Tomorrow is National Supporting #Agriculture Day. Wear Green to show your support. #agchat
rcmclean: Tomorrow is National Supporting #Agriculture Day. Wear Green to show your support. #agchat
weedgirl24: Karen, agronomist in central IL, doing farmer meetings in Iowa this week. sorry I am late #agchat
dynaracer33: RT @NBCMiddleAg: Tomorrow is National Supporting #Agriculture Day. Wear Green to show your support. #agchat
kansfarmer: Checking in briefly to #agchat, sure sorry to miss Q4 - SSURGO database, might have to followup later
cowartandmore: Evening, Kathy Swift, veterinarian, art lover, wine drinker, jewelry artist and agvocate. #agchat
lesliebradshaw: RT @agchat: RT @FarmerHaley: Q7 soil erosion has declined 42% '82-'03 largly b/c adoption of no-till practices http://bit.ly/akp2o3 (expand) #agchat
AgriBlogger: Chuck Z., Publisher, AgWired.com. Out to dinner w/ @FarmPodcaster at #Classic10 #AgChat Tweet away.
GreenSoil: @BG_garden i was just over at #agchat they are talking no till soil and things so I've come back to chat with the gardening gals!
oooooozoooooone: RT @natejtaylor: RT @mpaynknoper: RT @agchat Do you think about beneficial soil biology (organisms, bacteria, fungi) when making input decisions? #agchat
UddertechInc: sorry I'm late! Dairy farm in Lakeville, Minnesota also textile company making clothing for farmers and ranchers #agchat
FEeditors: Q7 - Our Ag Div. publishes no-till farmer and strip-till strategies. www.no-tillfarmer.com, www.striptillstrategies.com #agchat
MegRaeB: RT @ksfarmboy: Soil is 4 growin stuff, dirt is for getting dirty. That's from a 4 year old. #agchat
naprmm: Blog: War Stories From The Local Food Front: Everything I Want To Do Is Illegal http://bit.ly/7tGeXZ (expand) #agchat
DianaHsieh: RT @naprmm: Blog: War Stories From The Local Food Front: Everything I Want To Do Is Illegal http://bit.ly/7tGeXZ (expand) #agchat
kellyelmore: RT @DianaHsieh: RT @naprmm: Blog: War Stories From The Local Food Front: Everything I Want To Do Is Illegal http://bit.ly/7tGeXZ (expand) #agchat
UBetcha_Apparel: Jenny Gambill - Just catching the end of #agchat - Looking forward to tomorrow's transcripts. Will be lurking....Pinky Promise!
billiegirltoo: RT @FarmerHaley: Q11 farmers are stewards of the land, without it we will not have anything tomorrow... not sure how to convey message more than that #agchat
Sean_OHanlon: I invite you to join me for Biofuels Q&A tomorrow at 1pm ET. http://www.thisweekinenergy.tv/live #agchat
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