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The No-Till ‘Iceberg’ Effect

As the NRCS touts “No-Till November,” here’s a quick refresher about the value of leaving residue on the soil surface for its benefit to soil biology belowground.

November 9, 2017 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health

As the NRCS touts “No-Till November,” here’s a quick refresher about the value of leaving residue on the soil surface for its benefit to soil biology belowground.

[Video] Residue and Soil Health Lessons in the Field

August 23, 2017 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health

During a field visit at Cronin Farms in Gettysburg, S.D., NRCS educator Jay Fuhrer talks about residue that forms the armor to protect soils above ground and builds soil organic matter below ground.

Recovering Soil Health with Cover Crops

August 16, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Rich Collins, of Collins Farm in Dixon, Calif., discusses his use of cover crops in restoring soil health and his participation in the California Farm Demonstration Network.

Are You in Love With the Residue?

August 7, 2017 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: Ada Soil and Water Conservation District

Younger members of the Peterson family that runs Peterson Farm Bros. near Assaria, Kan., shares their love for no-till residue and soil health in this parody of Ed Sheeran’s hit song “Shape of You.” The family raises 1,400 acres of corn, alfalfa and forage sorghum as food for beef cattle and wheat, milo and soybeans for cash crops.

Sneak Peek at New SmartFirmer System

March 2, 2017 | Posted in Equipment

Precision Planting Product Manager Dale Koch discusses the new SmartFirmer, an optical senor imbedded in a Keeton Seed Firmer that scans the soil as it goes through the field. The system tracks and provides feedback on organic matter, soil moisture and residue in the furrow.

Shoot for Higher Organic Matter by Relying on Residue

While increasing organic matter is a multi-year process, no-tillers can boost it even faster by ensuring there’s enough plant material to replenish what’s already in the soil and adding more residue.

By Laura Barrera posted on September 17, 2016 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health

Despite making up only a small percentage of the soil — no more than 10%, according to the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension — organic matter plays a critical role in the soil’s health and the crops raised on it.

Check Your No-Till Residue Armor Before Considering Stover Harvest

Measure residue coverage in no-till fields to ensure the soil is protected without inhibiting the planting process or causing future crop emergence and stand issues.

By Laura Barrera posted on March 20, 2015 | Posted in Residue Management

Measure residue coverage in no-till fields to ensure the soil is protected without inhibiting the planting process or causing future crop emergence and stand issues.

Use Caution When Turning Cattle Out on Corn Stover

December 30, 2014 | Posted in Residue Management

Source: Michigan State University Extension

Turning cattle out on corn stover is a great way to utilize crop residue and extend grazing season, but growers need to be mindful of potential dangers.

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Residue Management Shines During Soybean Harvest

An examination of two different row-cleaner/coulter setups shows how important residue removal is for no-tilling soybeans into corn stalks.

By Jim Leverich posted on December 1, 2014 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

One field we harvested this year reminded me of the importance in no-till of clearing residue away from the row to get the best stands.

How High Residue Fields Affect Herbicide Effectiveness

November 24, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: South Dakota State University

Fall application of herbicides is effective for controlling perennial weeds, as they begin to store carbohydrates produced through photosynthesis in the roots. Applied herbicides are translocated to the roots of the weeds as the carbohydrates are being stored, thus killing the whole plant.

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