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[Podcast] No-Till Innovator: ‘Zero Dust Storms’ with No-Till & Cover Crops

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Alpha, Ill., No-Till Innovator Marion Calmer discusses his top goals when it comes to managing heavy residue at harvest time.
On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Ohio State Univ. retired ag engineer and No-Till Innovator Randall Reeder discusses the true cost of erosion, and why no-till and cover crops would help cut down on dust storms.
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Soil Health Principles

Soil Health Principle 5: Livestock Integration

Diverse grazing ruminant animals use fermentation, saliva, microbes and the carbon cycle to complete their life functions and boost the soil food web naturally
Imagine if we could invent a way to distribute aerobic and anaerobic microbes effectively and economically across our agricultural landscapes: something mobile and capable of processing plant material into nutritional protein.
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From Good Ground to Gullies & Gunk

More farmers are “dipping their toes” in the water. Let’s build momentum for erosion prevention and improve soil health. Don’t let destruction of our soil contribute to destruction of our nation.
Last month I wrote about wind erosion. And right on cue, Illinois suffered a major dust storm in May for the third straight year, losing several tons per acre of topsoil from tilled ground.
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Severe Drought Challenges ‘Full Flex’ No-Till Farm

While designed to provide many options against weather and market-related downturns, Conservation Ag Fellow Michael Thompson says his farm’s success still depends upon timely rains
While designed to provide many options against weather and market-related downturns, Conservation Ag Fellow Michael Thompson says his farm’s success still depends upon timely rains. The 2025 fellowship program is made possible with the support of Titan Tire and Yetter Farm Equipment.
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[Podcast] No-Till Legend Shares No. 1 Residue Management Goal

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Alpha, Ill., No-Till Innovator Marion Calmer discusses his top goals when it comes to managing heavy residue at harvest time.
On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Alpha, Ill., No-Till Innovator Marion Calmer discusses his top goals when it comes to managing heavy residue at harvest time.
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