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John Dobberstein
John Dobberstein is senior editor of No-Till Farmer magazine and the e-newsletter Dryland No-Tiller. He previously covered agriculture for the Tulsa World and worked for daily newspapers in Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Joseph, Mich. He graduated with a B.A. in journalism and political science from Central Michigan University.
ARTICLES
Digging Up Soil Health, Profitability with ‘Biotic’ Farming
Brendon Rockey turned to companion cropping, covers, compost applications and livestock to regenerate soils on his potato farm in a dry, arid environment.
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‘Getting Paid’ for Your No-Till Soil Health
Indigo Ag, Nori pushing programs to pay farmers for the carbon they sequester, as a switch to the open market looms.
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Unlocking the Yield Potential of No-Tilled Corn
No-tiller Darren Grumbine has logged 300-bushel-per-acre corn by taking care of the soil and managing nutrients efficiently and responsibly.
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‘Getting Off the Treadmill’ for Better Soil Health
No-tilling, cover crops, biologicals and livestock grazing are pushing Luke Linnebringer’s central Missouri farm toward a more profitable future.
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Recognizing Stalwarts in the No-Till, Soil Health Movement
The 24th class of No-Till Innovators have supported the adoption of cover crops, better nutrient management, improved soil health and timely, educational events and opportunities.
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Top Articles
- The Connection Between Soil Organic Matter and Soil Water
- [Video] Regenerative Farming Effects on Water Quality
- [Video] No-Tilling...Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow with Frank Lessiter
- [Podcast] Cutting Inputs, Growing Liquid Corn and Sequestering Carbon with Russell Hedrick
- Study Shows Cover Crops Boost Soil Microbial Life by 27%
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Videos
Regenerative Farming Effects on Water Quality
Addressing a gathering of the Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil & Healthy Water, Russell Hedrick of Hickory, N.C., shares a presentation on the impacts on water quality that can be realized by utilizing regenerative ag practices, such as growing cover crops, reducing soil disturbance, maintaining soil armor, and integrating livestock.
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Compaction Avoidance, No-Till Planting and Planter Setup Clinic
Date: 04/02/20
Location: Port Washington, WI
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