Articles by Jennie Kramer

Tips for Making Covers, Row Crops Work in Organic No-Till

What does organic no-till look like and is it even possible? Lea Vereecke, regional manager at the Rodale Institute, shares her perspectives

By Jennie Kramer posted on January 21, 2025 | Posted in Cover Crops, Seeding & Planting

Organic food is more than a trend for a growing number of farmers across the country. According to the USDA Economic Research Service, the market is worth an estimated $52 billion in 2021, an increase from $26.9 billion in 2010.

Re-Examining the Benefits of Narrow Rows When No-Tilling

Fourth-generation farmer & no-tiller Roy Pfaltzgraff shares the reasoning behind his narrow spacing & its effects on his farm as he continues to protect the soil & preserve moisture

By Jennie Kramer posted on November 22, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Water Management

One thing long-time no-tiller Roy Pfaltzgraff likes to do at his research farm and education center is challenge other farmers to question their practices when it’s necessary. Row spacing is a prime example.

Treated Seed: a No-Till Necessity in Some Climates?

By Jennie Kramer posted on November 21, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection, Seeding & Planting

Roy Pfaltzgraff carried out an experiment on his 2,000-acre farm to ascertain whether treated seed is needed his farm’s moisture-limited environment.

5 Ways No-Till, Covers Hold Soil Moisture

Cover crops, no-till provide big ROI for dryland operation working with only 20 inches of annual precipitation

By Jennie Kramer posted on October 28, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

When opportunity knocks, Oklahoma no-tiller Jimmy Emmons answers. Emmons manages 2,000 acres of farmland and 6,000 acres of rangeland in Leedey, Okla.

Comparing Profitability of Regenerative Ag, No-Till & Tillage

No-tiller methodically analyzes 30 years of farm records to determine which system is most profitable

By Jennie Kramer posted on August 6, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Roy Pfaltzgraff of PFZ Farms is a fourth-generation farmer who, along with his father, farms 2,000 dryland acres of Phillips County, Colo.

How to Choose the Right Biological for Your Farm

Identify operational & crop goals before investing in a biological to maximize return on investment

By Jennie Kramer posted on May 28, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Residue Management

Conservation agriculture has inspired the fourth and newest class of crop input products to hit the market: biologicals.

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