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Experimental Farming in the Name of Soil Health

September 3, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: NRCS

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

Laser Reveals Water’s Secret Life in Soil

March 31, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: American Society of Agronomy

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.

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No-Till Beats Out Conventional Tillage Under Excessive Moisture

By Laura Barrera posted on November 3, 2015 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

It’s well known that the ability of no-tilled soils to retain more moisture can pay off in drought years, but the practice can also beat out conventional tillage when there’s too much water.

Follow the "Top-Down" Philosophy for Better Water Quality

October 21, 2015 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

Source: South Dakota State University Extension

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.

Intensive Precipitation Patterns Reveal Poor Soil Health

June 10, 2015 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: South Dakota State University Extension

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

[Video] Reaping the Rewards of Conservation and Adopting Better Management Practices

June 1, 2015 | Posted in 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.

Build Up Your No-Till Soils and Earthworms Will Come

Reducing tillage, adopting controlled traffic, seeding cover crops and improving drainage can help no-tillers build populations of these nutrient-laden subterranean creatures.

By Clair Urbain posted on December 8, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

It's kind of a "chicken or the egg" question: Which comes first, soil health or earthworms?

Environment, Genetics Play Key Roles In Maximizing Root Growth

No-tillers looking to develop a healthier, stronger root system will want to focus on how to create optimal soil environments that interact well with good genetics.

By Laura Barrera posted on December 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

No-tillers may keep an eye on what’s going on aboveground throughout the growing season, but what's taking place belowground can also have a big impact on crop health and yield.

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 Nutrient Management, Residue 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.

‘ECO’ Farming Revives Soil, Boosts Bottom Line

Combining cover crops with no-till turned Jeff Rasawehr’s fields into a healthy, productive system that’s provided higher yields, less nutrient runoff and a $200-per-acre profit boost.

By Laura Barrera posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

There was a time when Jeff Rasawehr was struggling to make no-tilled corn work on his western Ohio farm.

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