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Earthworms Are Your Underground No-Till Allies

They’re farming farther north where the growing days are longer, but some ideas that work for western Canada direct seeders might work for you.

By Lynn Grooms posted on September 1, 2004 | Posted in Soil Health

Earthworms serve as a no-tiller’s underground allies in three major ways:

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Conservation Tillage A Worldwide Thing

Growers on three continents compare notes on their challenges, methods and equipment for best results.

By Ron Perszewski posted on January 1, 2004 | Posted in Soil Health

Thanks to the magic of computers, no-tillers and would-be no-tillers from the far corners of the Earth can conveniently get together. That’s what happened recently, when growers from Scotland, England, New Zealand and the U.S. met at Farmers Forum, No-Till Farmer’s online message board. Here’s how they found common ground.

Earthworms Revisted for Effective No-Tilling

Earthworms are an extraordinary asset to the development of healthy soil.

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 1, 2003 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Soil Health

As far back as the days of Aristotle, worms were referred to as the intestines of the soil.

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Bt Won’t Hurt Earthworms

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2002 | Posted in Crop Protection, Soil Health

Since soil creatures definitely have a positive impact on soil quality, no-tillers normally do all they can to manage their soils in ways to protect and nurture these valuable creatures.

Should No-Tillers Plant Worms?

While it’s not yet recommended, a few no-tillers are making it work.

February 1, 2002 | Posted in Soil Health

With all of the agronomic benefits that earthworms deliver, readers frequently ask the No-Till Farmer editors whether they should consider seeding fields with more earthworms, especially nightcrawlers.

Let The “Living Soil” Boost Your No-Till Returns

Use the additional worms, nematodes, bacteria and other microorganisms found in no-tilled fields to expand your profits.

By Frank Lessiter posted on January 1, 2002 | Posted in Soil Health

As a no-tiller, Ralph Alshouse recognizes the importance of nurturing the living organisms found in the soil to produce high-yielding crops. An intensive study of many of the soil conditions found in no-till has helped him fully understand what is occurring with the soils in his Corydon, Iowa, no-till corn and soybean operation.

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Be Cautious About Down-Spring Pressure

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December 1, 2001 | Posted in Soil Health

Managing No-Till’s Own Livestock

Rely on earthworms to increase soil nutrients, drainage and yields in no-till.

By Jordanna Smida posted on November 1, 2001 | Posted in Soil Health

When you think of livestock, most likely you picture herds of cattle or hogs. But, not if you're Bob Neidigh of Bremen, Ind.

Tackling Tricky Soils

Understanding how soils work isn't an easy task. Here's the nitty gritty.

By Katherine Meitner posted on September 1, 2000 | Posted in Soil Health

As no-tillers, you don’t need anyone to tell you that no-tilling is the best thing you can do to ensure your soils are protected and are helping the environment.

Be Kind To No-Till’s Underground Allies

Researchers share tips on how to keep earthworms working for you.

June 1, 2000 | Posted in Soil Health

An acre's worth of earthworms can equal the weight of more than 20 hired men. Earthworms are small but productive, eat for free and work all night long in your no-till fields.

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On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin-Till, precision specialist Chad Baker, co-owner of Baker Precision Planter Works in Orangeville, Ill., helps a first-generation no-tiller with planter setup, and later encounters a couple problems with a strip-tiller’s new 24-row planter. Plus, veteran agronomist Brad Forkner checks in with a couple tips for farmers to keep in mind before they take the field.

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