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Combatting Compaction with Cover Crops

A relentless 75-acre compaction problem gave Brownsburg, Ind., farmer Mike Starkey perspective on the sustainable, cost-effective advantages of a no-till, cover crop system.

By James DeGraff posted on November 8, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

During the summer of 2011, Brownsburg, Ind., corn, soybean and wheat no-tiller Mike Starkey agreed to host the John Deere Roll-Out new equipment event on his farm, leasing out a 75-acre corn plot at the entrance of his 2,600-acre operation.

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Early Season Soybean Management (Part 2 of 4)

July 3, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: University of Wisconsin

Dr. Shawn Conley of the University of Wisconsin, Madison discusses a variety of issues in soybean emergence when planting in wet, cool soil.

Soil Compaction: What can you do?

May 14, 2018 | Posted in Residue Management

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

Soil compaction can be associated with a majority of field operations that are often performed when soils are wet and more susceptible to compaction.

Crop Rotation, Grazing Rebuilds Soil

March 7, 2018 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: American Society of Agronomy, Soil Science Society of America, Crop Science Society of America

Soil gets tired. After years of supporting a rotating cast of crops, the soil’s nutrient supply is often exhausted. The tilling, turning, and planting also degrade the organic matter in the soil and its ability to stay hydrated.

Easing the Soil’s Temperature with Cover Crops

November 8, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Soil Health

Research has shown that both cover crops and perennial biofuel crops can relieve soil compaction. Cover crops are generally planted between cash crops such as corn and soybeans to protect the bare soil.

New Ag Tire Options Help No-Tillers Match Their Machinery to Field Needs

Choices abound as farmers address stubble and soil compaction issues and work to optimize tire pressures for both field and transit operations.

By Mark McNeely posted on October 28, 2017 | Posted in Equipment

No-tillers often perform a balancing act when it comes to ag machinery and implement tire selection.

Compaction from Grazing Livestock Doesn’t Affect Grain Yields

April 7, 2017 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health

Source: Soil Science Society of America

A long-term study by the University of Nebraska concludes that compaction from grazing livestock doesn't have any effect on crop yields.

Innoquest Releases Digital SpotOn Soil Compaction Meter

April 5, 2017 | Posted in Soil Health, GPS & Precision Farming

Source: Innoquest

The digital meter automatically displays the maximum compaction value and offers a range of 0-825 PSI.

No-Till Roundtable

What's the biggest no-till mistake you've made, and what did you learn from it?

March 11, 2017 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

“The biggest no-till mistake I made was burning straw that I didn’t think I could seed through. It cost me yield from the lack of ground cover for 2 years, and 3 long nights of burning that were less than safe. Never again.”

Cover Crop Costs Recovered on Rolling Plains Cotton

December 27, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension soil scientist Paul DeLaune discusses how irrigated producers especially could potentially be reaping more dollars per acre if they include a cover crop on their continuous cotton acres.

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