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Cover Crops vs. Winter Warming

November 6, 2019
As northern growers gear up for colder weather, it’s a good time to consider whether cover crops can have any impact on winter temperatures and global warming.
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Even In Tough Times, No-Tillers Still Spending to Protect Yields

The percentage of growers applying insecticides and fungicides in cash crops, and overall spending on these crop protection products, continues to increase.
By John Dobberstein posted on November 4, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection
Although environmental pressures and concerns over soil health have caused some no-tillers to re-examine their use of insecticides and fungicides, data from the 11th annual No-Till Farmer Operational Benchmark Study shows use of these products isn’t necessarily decreasing.
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Decoding C:N Ratios to Unlock Fertilizer Savings

The use of the right cover crops over an extended period can provide optimum soil C:N ratios for a thriving biological population and can significantly lower nutrient inputs over time.
By Dan Crummett posted on October 31, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health
Long-time cover-crop consultant Steve Groff says many growers are missing management opportunities in their lack of understanding the relationship of carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) in the soil and in field residue.
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What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Sidestepping Disaster Pushes No-Till Farm Down Bold New Path

Once a mere day from filing bankruptcy, these young farmers got a second chance and are bravely, and boldly pressing on.
By Doug McConnell and Martha Mintz posted on October 31, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health
In 2017 the wheels came off, both literally and figuratively. First, and worst, our bank suddenly decided to not renew our operating loan.
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Put Some ‘Mustard’ on Your Earthworm Sampling Methods

No-tillers trying to get a better handle on earthworm populations might try a method used in France to find more individual species. But the trusty spade is quicker and cheaper for most.
October 31, 2019 | Posted in Soil Health
The undisputed indicator of healthy soil is the presence of earthworms in the soil profile. There are various methods of sampling or extraction to estimate the level of worm communities and analyze the different species present.
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Challenging Growing Conditions Fuel No-Tiller’s Passion for Experimentation

Compacted clay soils and wet planting conditions are no match for Wisconsin no-tiller Adam Lasch, whose experiments in diversification provide fodder for his livestock while rehabbing the land.
By Julia Gerlach posted on October 30, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health
Part mad scientist, part entrepreneurial farmer, Adam Lasch clearly loves what he does. Even while acknowledging the weather and pricing difficulties he and many other farmers have faced over the past couple of years, he’s always enthusiastic and excited to talk about the importance of diversification and his on-farm experiments.
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Strip-Till Innovator

Lifelong Learning Leads to Successful Mentorship of Strip-Till Strategies

For Northfield, Minn., strip-tiller David Legvold, being a strip-till teacher and advocate for the practice is built on the willingness to make mistakes and learn from them.
By David Legvold posted on October 18, 2019
After moving to the farm in 1976, David Legvold had a grand vision of being an organic farmer. Organic production was presented as the only way to go, because it was so good for the environment. But the soil degradation from tillage made him change his mind.
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