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Winter Cover, Better Spraying Build Stronger Soil, Cleaner Fields

Kentucky no-tiller Jack Estes is seeing promising results from keeping his fields covered as much as possible, switching up herbicides and improving sprayer performance.
By Laura Barrera posted on November 14, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management
The Estes family may have adopted no-till in 1983 to avoid picking rocks, but in the 32 years since they’ve seen many more advantages to giving up the plow.
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Pay Closer Attention to Micros to Preserve Higher No-Till Yields

Soil lab tests indicate many growers are mining their soils and neglecting micronutrient levels, which could hurt crop yields and profits in the long run.
By John Dobberstein posted on November 14, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health
EVEN THOUGH micronutrients play a crucial role in plant development, some recently publicized analyses of soil and tissue tests across several states show a large percentage of growers are running a deficit with some micros.
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What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Setting a Successful No-Till Example

NRCS District Conservationist Josh Gerwin is walking the walk and using continuous no-till practices, cover crops in his own conservation farming plan.
November 14, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Residue Management, Water Management
As an NRCS District Conservationist for Ottawa and Lucas counties right on Lake Erie in Ohio, it just makes good sense that my brothers, Justin and Jeremy, and I would use no-till farming and other conservation practices.
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No-Till Notes: Is It Time to Rebuild or Replace Your No-Till Planter?

Looking at the important role played by each piece of this machine will help you decide whether to re-tool your planter or buy a new one.
By Jim Leverich posted on November 14, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Seeding & Planting
FOR US NO-TILLERS, planters are perhaps the most important tool on our farm. High yields are attainable when seeds are spaced evenly and planted at the right depth, without sidewall compaction and contact with residue.
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9 Surefire Solutions to Challenging No-Till Problems

Renowned soil scientist Jill Clapperton explains how certain cover-crop species and other management practices can help resolve tough no-till problems.
By Laura Barrera posted on November 14, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health
Cover crops have been touted for feeding soil biological life, halting erosion and promoting an overall healthy, sustainable no-till system. But in some situations, with the right species, cover crops can help resolve additional challenges no-tillers are looking to fix.
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