While Art and Bill started no-tilling to combat dry conditions, about 10 years ago the Cowans grow perennials on up to 20% of their land to help combat wet conditions, Nick says.
Attendees of the Pennsylvania No-Till Alliance Field Day learned about the importance of nightcrawlers, soil biology & more as the organization celebrated its 20th anniversary
The Pennsylvania No-Till Alliance has been spreading no-till knowledge for two decades, and attendees of the organization’s recent field day helped PANTA celebrate this milestone.
No-Till Farmer editors descended on the show grounds in August to learn more about the latest in ag technology to help farmers be more efficient and successful.
Carbon is the foundation upon which Hank McGowan is building a farm he believes will be increasingly resilient, low-input, high-production, and financially and environmentally beneficial.
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With no-tillers among agriculture’s most impressive innovators, they definitely see the value in making timely application of pesticides, biologicals and liquid fertilizers.
Have you ever heard a farmer brag they’re determined to leave the farm worse than they found it? I haven’t either.
Most farmers want to leave the farm to the next generation in better shape. But what does “better” refer to? Freshly painted buildings? New fences (or no fences)? Improving crop yields? I hope that “better” also refers to your soil. Is the organic matter content increasing? Is the soil getting darker deeper in the profile?
“Carbon is the energy that drives the entire process,” Jerry Hatfield said during his 2025 NSTC presentation. “Carbon is the energy piece to this puzzle. It’s the currency for changing soils.”
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On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, we pay a visit to Strip-Till Innovator Robert Boyle’s farm in Coolidge, Ariz., for an up-close look at how he’s transforming his soils with cover crops and diverse rotations.
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