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Protecting Soils with No-Till in a Colder Northern Climate

Jerry Morical is showing no-till practices can work in a frigid region of the U.S. as he interseeds cover crops into corn and reaps the benefits of mellower soils.
By John Dobberstein posted on February 11, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Seeding & Planting
For decades, Jerry Morical has made a living raising crops in the hilly, sandy loam soils near Garfield in western Minnesota. But his small farm also lies within a recreational haven, surrounded by the Chippewa River watershed and dozens of small lakes.
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Martin Industries

[Webinar] Choosing the Right No-Till Attachments for Your Soils and Conditions

February 9, 2017 | Posted in Equipment, Seeding & Planting
In this installment of the shared Farm Equipment and No-Till Farmer webinar series sponsored by Martin Industries, Phil Needham, owner of Needham Ag Technologies, shares how growers and dealers can choose the right no-till attachments based on the grower's soils and conditions. [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]
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No-Till on the Plains

Peer Groups, Cover Crops and Livestock Equals Learning Plus Growth

For the past 3 years, a group of eight Nebraskans has gathered around each other’s kitchen tables to discuss soil health and what steps are needed to improve it.
February 8, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health
The peer group is comprised of producers ranging from central to southeastern Nebraska. By periodically involving the NRCS, No-till on the Plains Winter Conference, sponsoring field days and other resources, they seek to learn and share.
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Turning to Covers for Better Soils and Livestock Health

Craig Watson says he’s getting more forage production per year, better animal health, and improved soil tilth and health thanks to adding cover crops to a portion of his Texas ranch.
By John Dobberstein posted on February 8, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting
There was a time when simple things like seeding grasses and taking soil samples was a chore for Craig Watson. When he plowed one of his fields to plant a new variety of fescue, the soil clods were so massive and hard that seedbed preparation was difficult.
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