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[Podcast] The Soil Carbon Solution with Rodale Institute’s Jeff Moyer

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter, we caught up with Jeff Moyer of the Rodale Institute to talk about a new white paper put out recently by Rodale, called “Regenerative Agriculture and the Soil Carbon Solution,” which identifies the potential of regenerative ag practices to sequester carbon and improve soil health while feeding the world.
By Julia Gerlach posted on October 23, 2020
For this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter, we caught up with Jeff Moyer of Rodale Institute to talk about a new white paper put out recently by Rodale, called “Regenerative Agriculture and the Soil Carbon Solution,” which identifies the potential of regenerative ag practices to sequester carbon and improve soil health while feeding the world.
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Boosting Yields, Efficiency & Tire Life with the Push of a Button

It’s more important than ever to inflate tires based on operating conditions. Central tire inflation systems (CTIS) make on-to-go adjustments not only possible but profitable as well.
By Julia Gerlach and James Tuschner posted on October 21, 2020 | Posted in Equipment, Soil Health
With the adoption of Increased Flexion (IF) and Very High Flexion (VF) radial tires becoming more widespread, farmers are now able to set up equipment to carry greater loads at lower inflation pressures than in the past.
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Secrets to Breaking Through the 600-Bushel Barrier with Strip-Till

Like many long-time no-tillers, David Hula was hesitant to try strip-till. But the high-yield winner shares his secrets to why he changed his mind and how it helped him achieve a record-breaking harvest.
By Julia Gerlach posted on October 21, 2020 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Strip-Till Farming
I’m a third generation farmer at Renwood Farms in Charles City, Virginia, which is about 20 miles from historic Jamestown, Va., where early settlers first started growing corn in about 1609.
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Breaking Through to the ‘Root’ Cause of Compacted Soil

Soil compaction can limit yields, cause flooding and runoff and limit nutrient uptake in plants. But breaking up compacted soils with iron is not the answer, according to soil health consultant Jim Hoorman — biology is.
By Julia Gerlach posted on October 19, 2020 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Residue Management, Soil Health
Soggy fields and heavy grain carts are a common combination in fall, and can lead to deeply rutted and compacted fields. And it’s no joke. Soil compaction can reduce yields by up to 60% and it’s been shown to persist for up to 9 years, according to Jim Hoorman.
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[Podcast] Dwayne Beck and the Dakota Lakes Research Farm: Part 2

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Mosaic Susterra, we’re bringing you part 2 of an interview that Cover Crop Strategies Associate Editor Sarah Hill did with Dwayne Beck, research manager of The Dakota Lakes Research Farm in Pierre, South Dakota, during the summer of 2020.
By Julia Gerlach posted on October 16, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management
For this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Mosaic Susterra, we’re bringing you part 2 of an interview that Cover Crop Strategies Associate Editor Sarah Hill did with Dwayne Beck, research manager of The Dakota Lakes Research Farm in Pierre, South Dakota, during the summer of 2020.
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[Podcast] Regenerative Organic No-Till with Rick Clark

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter, we caught up with Rick Clark to hear about his regenerative organic system that includes seeding cover crops, planting green, reducing inputs and incorporating livestock.
By Julia Gerlach posted on October 8, 2020
For this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter, we caught up with Rick Clark to hear about his regenerative organic system that includes seeding cover crops, planting green, reducing inputs and incorporating livestock.
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[Podcast] Roy Applequist on Building the First Great Plains No-Till Grain Drill

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Mosaic Susterra, No-Till Farmer editor Frank Lessiter reminisces with Roy about how he got involved with building no-till equipment.
By Julia Gerlach posted on October 1, 2020
For this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Mosaic Susterra, No-Till Farmer editor Frank Lessiter reminisces with Roy about how he got involved with building no-till equipment.
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[Podcast] Regenerative Farming Hits Hollywood

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Pivot Bio, No-Till Farmer caught up with the directors of the new movie Kiss the Ground to get a little inside scoop about the film, which takes a wide-ranging look at regenerative ag practices and how they can be used to can help sequester carbon in the soil, reduce greenhouse gasses in the environment and improve the nutrient content of the food we eat.
By Julia Gerlach posted on September 25, 2020 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health
For this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Pivot Bio, No-Till Farmer caught up with the directors of the new movie Kiss the Ground to get a little inside scoop about the film, which takes a wide-ranging look at regenerative ag practices and how they can be used to can help sequester carbon in the soil, reduce greenhouse gasses in the environment and improve the nutrient content of the food we eat.
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