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Corn Stover Removal And No-Till: A Balancing Act

No-tillers that follow guidelines can remove some stover from continuous-corn fields and still warm up soils, improve nitrogen efficiency and retain organic matter.
By Dan Zinkland posted on June 1, 2012 | Posted in Residue Management
No-tillers growing continuous corn often face a dilemma when residue piles up in their fields after harvest, leaving a mat that can keep soils cold and wet and make planting difficult.
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Choosing The Right Cover Crop

Whether it’s nitrogen fixing, erosion control or nutrient cycling, no-tillers should know what they want to accomplish before picking a cover.
By Mark Parker posted on May 1, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops
Cover crops are the turbocharger of a no-till operation, but scientists and growers alike are still researching and fine-tuning how covers fit into crop rotations.
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How Much Stover Can Be Removed Sustainably?

March 4, 2011 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101
Source: By Cole Gustafson, Biofuels Economist, NDSU Extension Service, North Dakota State University
To preserve long-term carbon balances and soil productivity, the goal of maintaining 2,500 to 3,000 pounds of organic matter, on average, after each crop should be the goal.
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Rebuilding Soil With No-Till Helps Profitability

February 6, 2011 | Posted in Soil Health
Source: By Sue Roesler, Minnesota Farm Guide
Keeping the soil permanently covered is the best way to increase profits in farming no matter where a producer lives or what kind of soil his fields have, says Juca Sa from Ponta Grossa, Brazil.
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Fires Scorch No-Till Profits

A no-tiller’s investment in crop residue can go up in smoke during field fires, but some steps can be taken to soften the blow
By Julie Orchard posted on January 1, 2011 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health
As a no-tiller, you know crop residue is crucial to the success of the system. It protects the soil against the forces of wind and water erosion, provides food for earthworms and microorganisms and holds valuable nutrients.
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