Angela Lovell

No-Tillers Getting a Yield, Soil Health Boost from Intercropping

These Canadians growers tossed aside cold-weather, growing-season excuses and are interseeding diverse crops and covers to boost revenue and reduce financial risk.

By Angela Lovell posted on February 23, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Canadian no-tillers often complain their growing season is too short to add cover crops to their rotation or diversify their cash crops.

Tips for Managing Cover Crop Mixes for More No-Till Benefits

Choosing a cover crop cocktail is only a start, says Adam Daugherty, as managing carbon-to-nitrogen ratios and adapting planting strategies play a big role in success.

By Angela Lovell posted on November 20, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management, Soil Health, No-Till 101

There are many variables for growers to consider when they’re implementing cover-crop mixes into their no-till rotation — including mix design, carbon-to-nitrogen (C:N) ratios, cash-crop goals, termination strategies and biomass management.

Getting Out of the Rut with No-Tilling, Cover Crop Interseeding, Weed Suppression

Tom Cotter is boosting the value of his soils in the heart of the Corn Belt by putting the iron away and keeping his fields covered and active year round.

By Angela Lovell posted on October 31, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Soil Health

It’s easy to get stuck in a rut with farming, but that’s a major reason Tom Cotter did the opposite of that and turned to no-tilling and interseeding cover crops to rejuvenate his farm.

Make Covers a Forage Option for Better No-Till Profitability

Many cover crops are efficient, effective feed sources for livestock if they’re seeded properly and managed for optimum animal and soil health.

By Angela Lovell posted on September 13, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

With many regions of the U.S. low on forage, demand has driven forage prices up and it’s a good time to think about opportunities for raising cover crops for that purpose, says Scott Wohltman.

Systems Approach Makes Canadian No-Till Farm More Resilient

Derek and Tannis Axten use a low-disturbance, high-diversity no-till system to keep tabs on their soil health ‘bank balance’ and improve their farm ground in Saskatchewan.

By Angela Lovell posted on May 24, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection, Soil Health

Derek and Tannis Axten use a low-disturbance, high-diversity no-till system to keep tabs on their soil health ‘bank balance’ and improve their farm ground in Saskatchewan.

Multi-Tasking Cover Crops Improve the No-Till Bottom Line

With radishes and other covers in his rotation, Saltcoats, Saskatchewan’s Kevin Elmy is smothering weeds, fixing nutrients, building feedstock and reducing his fertilizer bills.

By Angela Lovell posted on September 17, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

With radishes and other covers in his rotation, Saltcoats, Saskatchewan’s Kevin Elmy is smothering weeds, fixing nutrients, building feedstock and reducing his fertilizer bills.

Multi-Tasking Cover Crops Improve the No-Till Bottom Line

By Angela Lovell posted on June 22, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

With radishes and other covers in his rotation, Saltcoats, Saskatchewan’s Kevin Elmy is smothering weeds, fixing nutrients, building feedstock and reducing his fertilizer bills.

No-Till Helps Boost Yields in Short Growing Season

A one-pass seeding system and protective residue cover has led to improved wheat yields and reduced soil erosion on the Galbraith farm near Basswood, Manitoba.

By Angela Lovell posted on January 13, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

A one-pass seeding system and protective residue cover has led to improved wheat yields and reduced soil erosion on the Galbraith farm near Basswood, Manitoba.

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ARTICLES

No-Tillers Getting a Yield, Soil Health Boost from Intercropping

Tips for Managing Cover Crop Mixes for More No-Till Benefits

Getting Out of the Rut with No-Tilling, Cover Crop Interseeding, Weed Suppression

Make Covers a Forage Option for Better No-Till Profitability

Systems Approach Makes Canadian No-Till Farm More Resilient

Multi-Tasking Cover Crops Improve the No-Till Bottom Line

Multi-Tasking Cover Crops Improve the No-Till Bottom Line

No-Till Helps Boost Yields in Short Growing Season

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