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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.

Drought Can Create Conservation Plan Compliance Issues

October 16, 2012 | Posted in Residue Management

Source: USDA's NRCS

The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) reminds producers to work with the local NRCS office to remain in compliance with their current conservation plan on highly erodible land.

Ohio No-Tiller Dave Brandt Hosts NRCS Chief

October 12, 2012 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: NRCS News Release

Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Dave White today visited a family-owned farm in Ohio to announce the start of a USDA effort meant to highlight the benefits of improving and maintaining America's soil.

NRCS To Roll Out "Soil Health Management" Campaign To Public

August 7, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Source: Sjoerd Duiker, Penn State University

The has developed a national campaign to educate the public about the positive impact Soil Health Management Systems can have on both productivity and conservation.

Funds Available In Kansas For Cover Crops

July 22, 2012

Eric B. Banks, Natural Resources Conservation Service state conservationist in Kansas, announced that applications are being accepted to support cover crops planted on lands damaged by the 2011 flooding along the Missouri River to assist producers in controlling erosion and building organic matter.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

No-Till Isn’t The Goal – It’s Sustainability

Improving the soil resource — even within long-term no-till — is one way Hans Kok believes farmers will hit higher, sustainable yields.

By Hans Kok and Martha Mintz posted on July 1, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

I've spent a good portion of my career helping producers adopt no-till practices through extension, as a Monsanto no-till specialist and, most recently, as a crop consultant.

New ‘Tweaks’ Pay Off For North Carolina No-Tillers

Embracing residue, better equipment and adding precision technology provides a buffer and boosts yields at Four S Farms.

By John Dobberstein posted on June 1, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Switching to no-till and investing in precision technology has helped Jason Starnes get more consistency out of the sloping, clay-dominated fields on his family’s North Carolina farm.

Panel Offers Guidance On Weed Resistance Issues

March 19, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Bayer CropScience News Release

NRCS created a program to offer financial assistance to farmers with weed resistance who agreed to maintain conservation stewardship.

No-Till Practices Boost Missouri Farm Operation

March 15, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Water Management

Source: NRCS Missouri Office

Jim Hoene stood in a large equipment shed on the Jefferson County property along the Big River that he has been farming for 30 years.

Farmers Impacted By NRCS Conservation Program Changes

February 5, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: UTCrops Blog

For FY 2012, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has made significant changes to conservation programs to streamline procedures, reduce costs and improve consistency.

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