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[Podcast] No-Tilling in the Lake Erie Basin and Beyond with Joe Nester

In this episode of the “No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators” podcast, brought to you by Martin Industries, No-Till Farmer editor Frank Lessiter talks with independent ag consultant Joe Nester.

By Julia Gerlach posted on May 21, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

In this episode of the “No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators” podcast, brought to you by Martin Industries, No-Till Farmer editor Frank Lessiter talks with independent ag consultant Joe Nester.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Controlling Water Means Reducing Risk and Pushing Profits

Irrigation and building soil health keeps Darren Grogan’s crops in the water ‘Goldilocks’ zone for maximum production.

By Darren Grogan and Martha Mintz posted on September 12, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health, Water Management

No-till has resulted in our area having what I would venture to say are some of the strongest capitalized farms in the country. In fact, no-till is one of the only reasons we have farming in the area at all.

[Podcast] Enabling No-Till Yields to Increase with Earthworms and Drainage

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., we welcome retired USDA-ARS soil researcher Doral Kemper to share how no-tillers can increase their soil’s water table with earthworms.

May 25, 2017 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., we welcome retired USDA-ARS soil researcher Doral Kemper to share how no-tillers can increase their soil’s water table with earthworms.

Drainage System Increases Yield, Reduces Nutrient Runoff

December 24, 2016 | Posted in Water Management

Source: University of Missouri Extension

University of Missouri agronomists found corn and soybean yields increase by 20% or more when they use drainage control systems.

Use Grass Waterways and Tiling to Prevent Erosion, Improve Water Infiltration

January 15, 2015 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

Source: South Dakota State University Extension

Many growers have taken out their grassed waterways after tiling their fields, but South Dakota State University Extension says this doesn't prevent all soil erosion.

No-Tilling Could Improve Outcomes With Saline Soils

By John Dobberstein posted on November 13, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

If you’re struggling with saline soils, no-till is probably a better management option than tillage.

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Tile Pays On Rented Land

By Frank Lessiter posted on October 1, 2013 | Posted in Water Management

Like many no-tillers, Ben Fehl has seen the value of tiling both rented and owned ground. Major benefits from tiling include increased yield, less soil compaction, improved soil and water quality, reduced soil erosion and greater economic return.

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Tile Pays On Rented Land

By Frank Lessiter posted on October 1, 2013

Like many no-tillers, Ben Fehl has seen the value of tiling both rented and owned ground. Major benefits from tiling include increased yield, less soil compaction, improved soil and water quality, reduced soil erosion and greater economic return.

Tiling Boom Creates Business Opportunities For No-Tillers

The increased yields from improved soil drainage and long waits to get tile installed presents no-tillers with a new opportunity for a sideline enterprise.

By Mark Parker posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in Precision Agriculture, Water Management

The economics of installing drainage systems on poorly drained farm ground are clearly positive for most no-tillers.

All Roads Lead Back To Soil Health

NRCS soil scientist Ray Archuleta believes promoting healthy no-till soils requires a lot more than just ceasing tillage operations. It means following the lead of nature.

By Mark Parker posted on November 1, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

For no-tillers aiming for sustainable and profitable crop production, optimizing soil health and function is the ultimate endgame, says Ray Archuleta.

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[Podcast] No-Tilling in the Lake Erie Basin and Beyond with Joe Nester

Controlling Water Means Reducing Risk and Pushing Profits

[Podcast] Enabling No-Till Yields to Increase with Earthworms and Drainage

Drainage System Increases Yield, Reduces Nutrient Runoff

Use Grass Waterways and Tiling to Prevent Erosion, Improve Water Infiltration

No-Tilling Could Improve Outcomes With Saline Soils

Tile Pays On Rented Land

Tile Pays On Rented Land

Tiling Boom Creates Business Opportunities For No-Tillers

All Roads Lead Back To Soil Health

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