Articles by Laura Barrera
Easing into No-Till, Cover Crops Holds Hilly Soils, Reduces Weeds
A growing dairy operation prompted a Wisconsin farm to adopt more conservation practices, giving them healthier, mellower soil and better use of time and labor while maintaining yields.
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Sugarbeets Could Be New Cover for Forage, Tough Environments
Northern no-tillers looking for a cover crop that will winterkill, produce high-quality forage and work in tougher soils may want to consider this traditional cash crop.
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Environment, Genetics Play Key Roles In Maximizing Root Growth
No-tillers looking to develop a healthier, stronger root system will want to focus on how to create optimal soil environments that interact well with good genetics.
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Covers, Controlled Traffic Help Bring Clay Soils Under Control
Cereal rye and cover crop mixes, along with controlled traffic, are helping Tim and Carey Waltz improve their lake bed soils while increasing corn, soybean and wheat yields.
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