Luke Struckman

Consultant and researcher. Working to improve resiliency and profitability in field crop production. Resilient Agriculture Solutions Inc.

[Luke Struckman @lstruckm]

Are you a mixed grain intercropper who is looking for a new small grain-pulse combination? Or do you have an interest in mixed grain intercropping and want to learn more? Our oat-pea report may have some relevant information for you! https://t.co/QZRfKmX83l

[Luke Struckman @lstruckm]

@farmerjim13 Thanks Jim!

[Luke Struckman @lstruckm]

@DrJustFutures Also - it is good (even important) to enjoy your work. Show up, try your best, work hard. But it shouldn't be treated like a calling (no job should be).

[Luke Struckman @lstruckm]

@DrJustFutures 2/2
4-Practical and documented skill development that makes you stand out (i.e. GIS, qualitative/quantitative analysis, on-the-ground natural resources mgmt experience)
5-What types of companies/orgs. are interested in hiring individuals with my skillset/knowledge

[Luke Struckman @lstruckm]

@DrJustFutures 1/2
Not currently a grad student, but I could have used a talk like this circa 2015-2016:
1-How to zero in on one or more possible career paths
2-Why build a professional network
3-How to build a professional network

[Lana at SE Research Farm @SE_ResearchFarm]

This has been a work in progress for @lstruckm, @YvonneLawley_UM and myself for almost two years. It was a pleasure to work with @BenH109, @FoodLabEliz and others to make this a reality.

[Luke Struckman @lstruckm]

@agronomistag This is especially true in climates with short frost-free periods and relatively low precipitation.

[RealAgriculture @realagriculture]

Tune in to #RealAgRadio at 430 E on @RuralRadio147! Host @RealLoudLyndsey is joined by Rob Hannam w/ @FarmHealthGuard, soil health training w/ @LStruckm & @CatherwoodShawn, @Drew_Spoelstra w/ @OntarioFarms on TFW trouble, & @recoverinfarmer on managing farm stress! #cdnag

[Luke Struckman @lstruckm]

@lluaces

[Luke Struckman @lstruckm]

@AMillershaski I've been told that their adoption has been limited b/c of cost and added complexity to harvesting equipment. But I 100% share your view. Even if it added some overhead time at harvest, the overall reduction of weed populations would be well worth it.

[Luke Struckman @lstruckm]

@TSougstad @greenwoodae Some more good advice.

[Luke Struckman @lstruckm]

@joshwhiton @greenwoodae This is a smart approach. Additional credentials may not be worth the time and monetary cost - especially if the information you need as a practitioner can be acquired outside of a formal degree.

[Alex Millershaski @AMillershaski]

Amazing recovery. Milo is incredibly resilient with the right conditions.

[Luke Struckman @lstruckm]

@TroyLaForge I appreciate the information. Thank you.

[Water Miser @TroyLaForge]

@lstruckm June 22nd. Had to go back and look. Will use it for corn grazing. I like it because I can go through established crop with the planter and small tractor to get to these pockets with minimal crop damage. I’m thinking by using the water we may get more potholes seeded more years.

[Luke Struckman @lstruckm]

@BARippe @dane_berggren @farmerjim13 @douglas_moffat @AMillershaski This would be a type of a double crop then? Winter wheat followed by a forage crop? Sounds like an awesome idea, especially b/c the forage crop would produce some decent feed as long as there were a few well-timed mid-late summer rains.

[Luke Struckman @lstruckm]

@field2fieldag Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

[Luke Struckman @lstruckm]

@farmerjim13 @dane_berggren @douglas_moffat @AMillershaski 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Luke Struckman @lstruckm]

@k_lyons55 Those are always brutal to break free. Do you have access to a pneumatic chisel? I've seen those do the trick.

[Luke Struckman @lstruckm]

@Farmthoughts22 I've noticed that fasteners are harder to find and have become more expensive over the past several years. Something like this seems like part of this trend.........

[Luke Struckman @lstruckm]

@douglas_moffat Beef cheeks (along with tongue and shanks) are an underappreciated delicacy.