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Managing Weeds in a No-Till System

May 28, 2019 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops
Source: South Dakota Soil Health Coalition
A primary principle in no-till farming is that tillage dramatically disturbs the soil, decreasing water infiltration capacity and increasing the likelihood of erosion, and yet many farmers continue to use tillage to deal with weeds that would otherwise hamper crop production in their fields. A no-till system offers techniques for killing weeds which do not destroy the structure of the soil the way tillage does.
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[Podcast] Strategies for Getting Off the Starting Block with Cover Crops: Part 1

In the first part of this two-part podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg. Co., cover crop educator and Pennsylvania no-tiller Steve Groff will talk about the mindset necessary to be successful in adopting cover crops in a no-till system.
By John Dobberstein posted on April 12, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment, Nutrient Management
In the first part of this two-part podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg. Co., cover crop educator and Pennsylvania no-tiller Steve Groff will talk about the mindset necessary to be successful in adopting cover crops in a no-till system.
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Improving the Bottom Line with a Records-Based Approach to No-Tilling at the 2018 National No-Tillage Conference

At the 2018 National No-Tillage Conference, Murray, Ky., no-tiller Rick Murdock to share details on the farm operation he assembled to successfully raise crops in highly erodible soils.
November 18, 2017
At the 2018 National No-Tillage Conference, Murray, Ky., no-tiller Rick Murdock to share details on the farm operation he assembled to successfully raise crops in highly erodible soils.
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Soil Health in Field and Forage Crop Production

A publication to help farmers understand and improve their soil health through no-till systems.
| Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health
Productive agriculture depends on healthy soil. Soil guarantees that nutrients are made available in sufficient amounts during a plant’s life cycle and it holds water that is then available to plants. It also provides many critical ecosystem functions that are necessary for life. In this free publication from Penn State University, you’ll learn how you can protect this valuable resource through no-till.
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Tips For Making Radishes Part Of A Dynamic No-Till System

A great beginner’s cover crop, oilseed radishes can tap into underground nutrients, increase water-infiltration rates and ultimately help boost crop yields.
By Laura Barrera posted on September 1, 2013 | Posted in Cover Crops
Since he started seeding radishes as cover crops 6 years ago, Illinois no-tiller Daniel Steidinger says higher yields and improved water infiltration are two major benefits he’s seen.
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Building A Better No-Till Soil

Gypsum, cover crops, manure and even vertical tillage can be part of a multifaceted no-till system that improves soil health and brings in higher yields.
By Daniel Davidson posted on July 1, 2013 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management
There's no doubt most no-tillers are good stewards of the land and want to conserve it for themselves and future generations. To most farmers, that means conserving their soil base — and to others it means improving it.
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Last-Minute Planter Prep for No-Tillers & Strip-Tillers

Last-Minute Planter Prep for No-Tillers & Strip-Tillers

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin-Till, precision specialist Chad Baker, co-owner of Baker Precision Planter Works in Orangeville, Ill., helps a first-generation no-tiller with planter setup, and later encounters a couple problems with a strip-tiller’s new 24-row planter. Plus, veteran agronomist Brad Forkner checks in with a couple tips for farmers to keep in mind before they take the field.

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