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Rodale Institute Launches New Organic Research & Training Center with Ventura Seed Company

August 1, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

The new Rodale Institute California Organic Center aims to solve challenges for farmers in the region and across the globe by conducting research in new climates and soil types, and on crops, pests, diseases and weeds that are most relevant to farmers in this important agricultural area.

Shop Talk: Monsanto Sues California Over Carcinogens List

February 15, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

MONSANTO HAS filed a lawsuit against California to prevent glyphosate from being added to the state’s list of known carcinogens, Reuters reports.

Monsanto Sues to Keep Glyphosate Off List of Carcinogens

January 25, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Reuters

California is planning to add glyphosate to its list of cancer-causing chemicals after the World Health Organization classified it as a probable human carcinogen.

Well-Managed Soils Ready to Weather El Nino

November 5, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: The Porterville Recorder

Growers using conservation practices such as no-till and cover crops are in better shape to weather El Nino this winter than conventional growers.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

Another State Sees No-Till As Tool To Handle Drought

By John Dobberstein posted on September 11, 2014 | Posted in Water Management

In case you haven’t heard, the list of states falling victim to drought conditions has expanded beyond the Southern Plains.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

No-Till Brings Challenges Surprises and New Options

Fewer field passes means this California no-tiller and dairyman can raise three forage crops per year.

By Michael Crowell and Martha Mintz posted on March 1, 2011 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting

I tried no-till because of the potential savings I saw, but it’s brought us so much more. Making the switch to no-till has allowed us to raise three high-quality forage crops per year on the 270 acres we intensively farm in the San Joaquin Valley.

Grow Three Crops A Year!

No-till and strip-till are helping California dairies triple-crop to produce more forage.

By Jeff Mitchell, Anil Shrestha, and Marsha Cambell-Matthews posted on January 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Looking for new ways to trim production costs, California dairyman turned in 2007 to a variety of conservation tillage practices for forage production in California’s San Joaquin Valley.

Use No-Till To Beat Government Crackdown On Dust Concerns

California officials are looking to no-tilling to maintain yields while eliminating huge amounts of dust that can hurt human health. Will you be ready if the government regulates dust from cropping practices?

By Mark Moore posted on January 1, 2007 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Perhaps you haven’T thought about the amount of dust you generate in a given day. But lawmakers have, and that’s why the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is taking a hard look at the amount of dust generated on farms and how this dust affects both air quality and human health.

What No-Tillers Are Doing Differently This Fall

Faced with higher costs, less moisture and changing cropping opportunities, No-Till Farmer readers are not sitting still, and they’re making significant cropping changes this fall.

By Frank Lessiter posted on October 1, 2006 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

When we asked No-Till Farmer readers to describe the critical changes they’re making this fall, we received a wide variety of ideas. Faced with needing to make changes based on rising expenses, environmental concerns and weather worries, these innovative no-tillers are adopting a number of different ideas to boost yields, trim costs and improve profitability.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Attitude Is The Most Important Prerequisite For No-Till Success

Environmental issues including air quality with dust and diesel fuel emissions are driving the move to less tillage in California.

By Jeff Mitchell and Ron Ross posted on January 1, 2006 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

California has long been one of the most productive agricultural areas of the world. Partly for that reason, growers there are often understandably reluctant to try new farming methods, especially when rising fuel and labor costs and market competition are shrinking profit margins.

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5 Lessons from No-Tilling in California - Michael Crowell - NNTC 2016 Presentation - MP3 Download

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With 270 acres of irrigated, double-cropped land, as well as 375 acres of hilly, dryland farm ground, converting to no-till wasn’t always an easy transition for Michael Crowell. In this presentation, the Turlock, Calif., no-tiller talks about the steps he took to reclaim abused soils that were worked wet continuously and how he made irrigated land respond positively to no-till. Crowell also discusses what he did to improve the calcium-to-magnesium ratios for better soil structure, what’s worked — and what hasn’t — in regards to fertility and things to be careful of when converting planters to no-till so that you achieve the right setup.

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No-Till Community Reflects on Life & Legacy of Dave Brandt

In this episode of Conservation Ag Update, we pay tribute to no-till legend Dave Brandt, who recently passed away from injuries sustained in a car crash. Fellow no-till legends who knew Dave best share their thoughts on the life and legacy of their friend.

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