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Building a More Successful No-Till Rotation

The key is constructing a rotation that fully utilizes available moisture and produces enough residue for the whole no-till system to succeed, says No-Till Notes columnist Mark Watson.
By Mark Watson posted on November 9, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Water Management
The key is constructing a rotation that fully utilizes available moisture and produces enough residue for the whole no-till system to succeed, says No-Till Notes columnist Mark Watson.
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It’s More Than Just No-Till

Adding diverse crop rotations to no-till systems will move your operation in the direction of improved soil quality.
By Mark Watson posted on October 26, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health
Adding diverse crop rotations to no-till systems will move your operation in the direction of improved soil quality.
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Reflecting on the Value of Water

Water value might be defined a variety of ways by different people, but it all points to the bottom line.
By Mark Watson posted on September 28, 2016 | Posted in Water Management
I’ve been thinking about the value of water and what this resource means to our communities. Since we’ve tapped into this resource we have experienced significant economic growth in our agricultural community, primarily with center pivot irrigation.
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