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No-Tillers ‘Dig’ Soil Health

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 16, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Residue Management, Soil Health, No-Till 101

If, after reading this month’s “Frank Comments” column, you have the idea I’m irritated and disappointed, you will be right. It’s because no-tillers don’t receive the recognition they deserve for being innovators behind today’s soil health and ag sustainability movements.

Longtime No-Tiller Revisiting Cattle Prospects

Alan Mindemann hasn’t chosen to include livestock on his operation, but is working with a partner to adding grazing to his farm in hopes of receiving some of the benefits.

By John Dobberstein posted on August 24, 2017 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health

Alan Mindemann hasn’t chosen to include livestock on his operation, but is working with a partner to adding grazing to his farm in hopes of receiving some of the benefits.

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Putting No-Till Faith to the Test

With all the bad press of late about farming systems failing, it's nice to see stories about growers seeking out no-till and regenerative farming practices as the solution.

By John Dobberstein posted on August 23, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management, Soil Health, Water Management

With all the bad press of late about farming systems failing, it's nice to see stories about growers seeking out no-till and regenerative farming practices as the solution.

[Video] Residue and Soil Health Lessons in the Field

August 23, 2017 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health

During a field visit at Cronin Farms in Gettysburg, S.D., NRCS educator Jay Fuhrer talks about residue that forms the armor to protect soils above ground and builds soil organic matter below ground.

Finding a Niche Leads to No-Till Success

With a soil armor of residue, better water infiltration and diverse crops, Alan Mindemann is making no-till work in the most challenging of conditions.

By John Dobberstein posted on August 23, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Water Management

With a soil armor of residue, better water infiltration and diverse crops, Alan Mindemann is making no-till work in the most challenging of conditions.

Chopped Corn Residue Helps Ensure Complete Nutrient Release

A combination of chopping corn residue and applying a biocatalyst can result in better residue breakdown and higher corn yields, says work from the University of Illinois.

By Mark McNeely posted on August 19, 2017 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management

A combination of chopping corn residue and applying a biocatalyst can result in better residue breakdown and higher corn yields, says work from the University of Illinois.

Cultivating a No-Till ‘State of Mind’

Measured fertilizer applications, copious amounts of residue and dogged determination have all helped Leon Sowers improve the diversity and viability of his Kansas operation.

By John Dobberstein posted on August 19, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Residue Management

Measured fertilizer applications, copious amounts of residue and dogged determination have all helped Leon Sowers improve the diversity and viability of his Kansas operation.

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Yield Contests and No-Till

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 19, 2017 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

David Hula harvested the highest yield ever recorded in the national corn yield contest. The Charles City, Va., grower turned in a yield of 532 bushels per acre in the 2015 National Corn Growers Association contest.

Considerations for Straight Cutting Canola as Acres Surge

August 9, 2017 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

Source: Alberta Canola Producers Commission

An agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada discusses the pros and cons of straight cutting canola vs. swathing and how emerging genetics are playing a role in increased straight-cutting acres.

Managing Wheat Residue to Prevent a 'Green Bridge'

August 9, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection, Residue Management

Source: South Dakota State University Extension

Experts at South Dakota State University Extension discuss whether or not to remove or replace weed and wheat growth in fields, after haying of wheat, avoid insect, disease and weed problems, or if it's best to just leave it alone.

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No-Tillers ‘Dig’ Soil Health

Longtime No-Tiller Revisiting Cattle Prospects

Putting No-Till Faith to the Test

[Video] Residue and Soil Health Lessons in the Field

Finding a Niche Leads to No-Till Success

Chopped Corn Residue Helps Ensure Complete Nutrient Release

Cultivating a No-Till ‘State of Mind’

Yield Contests and No-Till

Considerations for Straight Cutting Canola as Acres Surge

Managing Wheat Residue to Prevent a 'Green Bridge'

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