In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Manufacturing Company, principal scientist at Rhizoterra Inc. Jill Clapperton discusses the characteristics of healthy soils and the importance of building soil structure in creating a diverse, viable no-till system.

If manure increases formation of larger and more stable soil aggregates, what might be the benefits of fertilizing with manure as compared to commercial fertilizer? University of Nebraska Extension discusses potential benefits.  

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

No-tiller Steve Siverling talks about rebuilding soil structure and fertility, and experimenting with cover crop mixes, on his small farm in northern Wisconsin.

A University of Kansas researcher and his team is using laser-based technology to study soil hydrology, including soil pores and preferential water flow in soils, which could one day help experts predict droughts and water recharge, and improve water-use efficiency.

South Dakota State University Extension shares what was learned at a recent field day about soil aggregates and soil structure, and the influence they have on water quality.

Erosion (sheet, rill or gully) and soil surface sealing are visual examples that indicate poor soil health.

Jack Estes of Estes Brothers Farms talks about the family's experience with long-term no-till, including the benefits of improved soil structure, timesaving and higher organic matter levels, as well as how cover crops are further helping in areas that typically wash. He also explains how zone sampling showed the pH variability in their fields from previous tobacco crops, and why he's now premixing his AMS before spraying.