Gabe Brown Conference
Date: 12/05/16
Location: Ord, NE
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LEAVING RESIDUE on the surface to keep the soil from getting so hot that it seriously impacts plant growth is among the benefits of no-tilling. Along these lines, there’s some interesting research being done at Montana State University that demonstrates how cooler soils not only lead to higher yields, but also reduce the need for fallowing fields to conserve moisture and favorably impact climate change.
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The 25th annual National No-Tillage Conference is headed to St. Louis, January 10-13, 2017. Participate in special workshops, no-till classrooms, small-group roundtables and general sesions led world-renown no-till experts. Get ready to take home dozens of field-tested, proven no-till tips and ideas you can put to use immediately! Don't miss your chance to register early and save $50.00 off of the full onsite rate! Register by 12-31-16 and pay only $319!
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