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5 Top Notch Tips for Better No-Till Planting, Seed Placement

Striving for uniformity ‘every day of the year’ is the best approach to no-tilling crops and optimizing yields, says ag engineer Paul Jasa.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 10, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Residue Management

With planting season not as far away as it might seem, editors at No-Till Farmer recently talked with Nebraska Extension ag engineer Paul Jasa about a range of topics related to no-tilling corn. From ensuring proper seeding depth and spacing, to choosing the right planter and seeder attachments, to the location of the new rows, Jasa explained what steps no-tillers may want to consider to achieve better and more consistent. Here are the highlights of this discussion.

Online Extra: 8 More Tips on No-Till Planting Methods and Field Management

Growers have a better chance of succeeding with no-till with a diverse rotation, proper fertilizer placement, prudent residue management and proper hybrid selection to meet unique no-till challenges.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 10, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Nutrient Management

Conquering Stubborn Soils and Residue with a Switch to Strip-Till

Seeding and fertilizing experimentation enables Nebraska farmers to better manage residue, convert poor fields into pivotal performers.

By James DeGraff posted on January 13, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Residue Management

Conventional wisdom is overrated for Nickerson, Neb., farmers Kirk Brand and Brent Willnerd, especially when it comes to getting the most out of their 2,600-acre corn and soybean operation.

Corn Stover Removal: Nutrient Value of Stover and Impacts on Soil Properties

December 15, 2017 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Nutrient value can depend on the season, management practice, time of harvest, location, and what part of the plant is being removed.

‘Soil Livestock’ Open the Tap to Increasing No-Till Production

Healthier microbial communities are key for no-tillers to utilize large pools of untapped nutrients underground and increase production without hiking input costs.

By John Dobberstein posted on November 18, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

NUTRIENT-BASED yield theories have served agriculture for more than 150 years, but the problem, some soil scientists say, is those models were created without any concept of soil biology.

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The No-Till ‘Iceberg’ Effect

As the NRCS touts “No-Till November,” here’s a quick refresher about the value of leaving residue on the soil surface for its benefit to soil biology belowground.

November 9, 2017 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health

As the NRCS touts “No-Till November,” here’s a quick refresher about the value of leaving residue on the soil surface for its benefit to soil biology belowground.

[Video] Residue and Soil Health Lessons in the Field

August 23, 2017 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health

During a field visit at Cronin Farms in Gettysburg, S.D., NRCS educator Jay Fuhrer talks about residue that forms the armor to protect soils above ground and builds soil organic matter below ground.

Recovering Soil Health with Cover Crops

August 16, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Rich Collins, of Collins Farm in Dixon, Calif., discusses his use of cover crops in restoring soil health and his participation in the California Farm Demonstration Network.

Are You in Love With the Residue?

August 7, 2017 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: Ada Soil and Water Conservation District

Younger members of the Peterson family that runs Peterson Farm Bros. near Assaria, Kan., shares their love for no-till residue and soil health in this parody of Ed Sheeran’s hit song “Shape of You.” The family raises 1,400 acres of corn, alfalfa and forage sorghum as food for beef cattle and wheat, milo and soybeans for cash crops.

Sneak Peek at New SmartFirmer System

March 2, 2017 | Posted in Equipment

Precision Planting Product Manager Dale Koch discusses the new SmartFirmer, an optical senor imbedded in a Keeton Seed Firmer that scans the soil as it goes through the field. The system tracks and provides feedback on organic matter, soil moisture and residue in the furrow.

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Date: 12/15/20

Location: Mankato, MN

The Summit, formerly known as the Conservation Tillage Conference (CTC), features keynote speakers, breakout sessions, table talks and vendor booths. Attendees who stay for the entire conference will be offered CCA continuing education units (CEUs).

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