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Diversified Crops and Grazing Cattle Provide No-Till Benefits

Northwest Kansas no-tiller says his soil building and nutrient cycling didn’t start until he added livestock to his diversified farming operation. He credits grazing and cover crops for erosion control and yield increases.

By Dan Crummett posted on February 28, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

When Michael Thompson was 18 he envisioned himself joining his parents in their farming operation in northwestern Kansas and becoming a dedicated, 100% cash grain farmer. However, life and generations of conventional farming got in the way.

Cover Crop Considerations after Small Grain Harvest

July 19, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Penn State University

Cover crops can be used for different reasons, such as to provide soil erosion protection, alleviate compaction, control weeds, fix atmospheric nitrogen for the next crop, harvest for hay, and as a grazing resource. The reason for using a cover crop will determine which species or mixture of species you choose, as well as how you manage it.

No-Till Pays Off, Dollar for Dollar

A long-term commitment to soil health and precision fertilizer use help Jan and Cindy Layman turn their no-till operation into a thriving enterprise.

By John Dobberstein posted on March 10, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

It’s certainly possible to no-till high-yielding crops in northwest Ohio, but for Jan and Cindy Layman, it’s no cakewalk, either.

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Even Though They’re Among Ag’s Latest ‘Buzz Words,’ Cover Crops Offer a Soil-Building Strategy that No-Tillers Have Cashed in on for Several Decades

By Frank Lessiter posted on October 28, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Residue Management

While less than 2% of America’s cropland is seeded to cover crops, a remarkable 77% of no-tillers enjoy the many benefits offered by protecting the soil over the winter months.

Cover Crops Following Small Grains: Selection and Management Guidelines

July 6, 2017 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops

Source: University of Wisconsin Extension

Following harvest of winter wheat or other small grains, fields are often left fallow. But with more than 40% of the growing season remaining, planting a cover crop may be a good option, says University of Wisconsin Extension.

Cover Cropping 2,500 Acres

By Laura Barrera posted on March 17, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops

Tom Gasper of North Vernon, Ind., talks about the benefits his family's no-till operation is seeing from using cover crops on more than 2,000 acres, the species they’re using and why they decided to have their covers aerially seeded.

Focus on Conservation Fuels Low-Cost Production, Long-Term No-Till Future

Contour farming, no-till, cover crops and a sustainable farming cycle are allowing Wisconsin No-TIller Jack Herricks and his family to remain profitable and viable for future generations to come.

By Laura Barrera posted on January 9, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

When Jack Herricks was 12 years old, his neighbor told him something about the importance of conservation that would stick with him through his whole life.

Covers, Controlled Traffic Help Bring Clay Soils Under Control

Cereal rye and cover crop mixes, along with controlled traffic, are helping Tim and Carey Waltz improve their lake bed soils while increasing corn, soybean and wheat yields.

By Laura Barrera posted on December 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops

When Tim Waltz first tried no-till in 1983 as a demonstration for a local farm show, it was a dry year and the results weren't impressive.

20 Ways To Build Better No-Till Soils

World-renowned soil scientist and Rhizoterra co-founder Jill Clapperton shares tips and insights about no-tilled soils that could help growers lower their productivity costs and increase yields.

By John Dobberstein posted on November 1, 2014 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Residue Management, Nutrient Management

While the purpose behind modern no-tilling can sometimes get lost in the machinations of fertilizers, machines and GPS signals, Jill Clapperton offered as a simple example of how crop residue fuels no-till systems.

Looking For Ways To Boost Soluble Calcium In Soils

Applying gypsum with a polymer could make more of this major nutrient available to plants and boost yields, but more investigation is needed.

By Daniel Davidson posted on September 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Is it time to begin to ‘rethink how we think’ about soil calcium, or do we just continue on with our old, conventional thinking that the soil has enough?

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Diversified Crops and Grazing Cattle Provide No-Till Benefits

Cover Crop Considerations after Small Grain Harvest

No-Till Pays Off, Dollar for Dollar

Even Though They’re Among Ag’s Latest ‘Buzz Words,’ Cover Crops Offer a Soil-Building Strategy that No-Tillers Have Cashed in on for Several Decades

Cover Crops Following Small Grains: Selection and Management Guidelines

Cover Cropping 2,500 Acres

Focus on Conservation Fuels Low-Cost Production, Long-Term No-Till Future

Covers, Controlled Traffic Help Bring Clay Soils Under Control

20 Ways To Build Better No-Till Soils

Looking For Ways To Boost Soluble Calcium In Soils

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