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Reaching Beyond Equipment for No-Till Success

By Jim Steiert posted on March 9, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Cover crops, pollinator strips and compost are among the tools Kelly Kettner uses to improve organic matter and stretch irrigation resources on his 5,000-acre operation in the Texas Panhandle.

Signs of Rill Erosion in No-Till and Tilled Fields

March 7, 2016 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: Penn State University Extension

Rill erosion from recent snowmelt and rainstorms in Pennsylvania shows how vulnerable soils are, but here are some tips from Pennsylvania State University to avoid such erosion.

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Using Pelletized Compost in No-Till

March 2, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

At the Southern Soil Health Conference in Ardmore, Okla., Jon Heerman, a no-tiller from Haxtun, Colo., talks about how he’s applying pelletized compost with his John Deere air seeder to increase soil biological diversity on his farm. Heerman, who no-tills wheat, rye, field peas, oats, milo and sunflowers, is even exploring ways to use a self-propelled sprayer to apply the compost pellets.

IPNI Releases Soil Test Results, Trends for North America

February 29, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: International Plant Nutrition Institute

The International Plant Nutrition Institute has officially released the results of its 2015 North American Soil Test Summary, which the organization says is the most extensive evaluation of the fertility of North American soils ever conducted.

Soil Health Institute Appoints Inaugural Members to Board of Directors

February 26, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Soil Health Institute

The Soil Health Institute announced its appointments of 13 members to the organization's first-ever board of directors, including some no-tillers and other agricultural experts dedicated to furthering soil health.

Skip Sugar Applications and Focus on Fertility

February 23, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Research has consistently shown sugar applications do not provide a yield increase in corn or soybeans, Ohio State University Extension says.

Bacteria Discovery Could Enhance Crop Growth

February 16, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Beneficial bacteria that could promote crop growth and reduce dependence on commercial fertilizers have been identified by an Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research scientist.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Extended No-Till Rotations, Cover Crops Rack Up Cost Savings

Chuck Zumbrun counts herbicides, insecticides and traited seed among inputs he’s slashed significantly by adding wheat and cover crops to his rotation.

February 15, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

I’ve found with many of my endeavors in no-till that I’d implement a practice for one reason, only to reap unexpected benefits and switch gears to further pursue those benefits. This applies to no-till itself, too.

No-Tillers Push Beyond Barriers at National No-Tillage Conference

Reasons to spread out fertility, how to resolve compaction with cover crops and ways to fight herbicide resistance were among the many lessons no-tillers took away from the 24th conference.

February 15, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

MORE THAN 1,000 no-tillers from seven countries gathered in the Crossroads of America this January to learn from some of the most experienced no-tillers and respected experts at the 2016 National No-Tillage Conference.

Addressing Soil Salinity Problems in Kansas

February 15, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Kansas State University Extension shares some information and tips for dealing with salinity problems in soils.

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