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Spring No-Till and Cover Crop Strategies for Building Soil Health

With a pivotal spring season ahead, understanding nutrient cycling is critical to developing a successful, resilient no-till system, says Barry Fisher.

By Julia Gerlach posted on November 27, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Soil Health

While the benefits of soil health might seem intangible to some, NRCS soil scientist Barry Fisher is very clear about it.

[Podcast] Can I Increase Soil Organic Matter by 1% This Year? – Part 2

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., we continue our discussion with Penn State University no-till and cover crop researcher Sjoerd Duiker on the thought-provoking topic of increasing soil organic matter.

By Mark McNeely posted on July 12, 2018 | Posted in Soil Health

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Tracking Microbial Impact on Crop Production

April 26, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

Integration of no-till, crop diversity and cover crops increases microbial activity and diversity and can boost crop yields by 15-30%, with the same or even reduced inputs, says USDA researcher Randy Anderson.

Tighty Whities Demonstrate Soil Microbiology

November 17, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: South Dakota State University Extensions

South Dakota State University Extension buried mens' white cotton briefs in different tillage systems and viewed their decompositions as a comparison in the soil microbiology levels.

Breaking Down Residue Starts With Healthy No-Till Soils

No-tillers who create conditions that support active soil microbial activity have fewer headaches with residue decomposition and nutrient availability after harvest.

By John Dobberstein posted on December 14, 2015 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

For many no-tillers, it’s difficult enough to get crops planted and harvested on time each year. But after harvest, there’s often another battle — managing residue in such a way that it’s an asset to their rotation, rather than a liability.

Drought Could Impact Soil Rhizobia Populations

By Shawn Conley posted on December 26, 2012 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: By Shawn Conley, University of Wisconsin

Severe drought conditions reduced soybean yields last year by an average of 6.2% from 2011.

A Biological Boost For Breaking Down Residue

Here’s a look at some of the products that could boost soil microbial activity and speed up decomposition of the toughest no-till residue.

By Martha Mintz posted on August 1, 2011 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management

Enzymes, microbes and humic acids may be the next evolution in residue management, as no-tillers continue searching for ways to increase biological activity in their soils and break down tough cornstalks.

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34-Year Study: How Does No-Till Stack Up to Other Systems?

On this edition of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, Gregg Sanford, Wisconsin Integrated Cropping Systems Trial manager, reveals how no-till is stacking up to other major systems in year 34 of the trial.

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Items Tagged with 'soil microbial activity'

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Spring No-Till and Cover Crop Strategies for Building Soil Health

[Podcast] Can I Increase Soil Organic Matter by 1% This Year? – Part 2

Tracking Microbial Impact on Crop Production

Tighty Whities Demonstrate Soil Microbiology

Breaking Down Residue Starts With Healthy No-Till Soils

Drought Could Impact Soil Rhizobia Populations

A Biological Boost For Breaking Down Residue

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