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Residue Management

Does GMO Crop Residue Break Down Slower than Non-GMO?

The determining factor in efficient residue decomposition is not GMO traits but soil health

By Maclaren Krueger posted on December 29, 2023 | Posted in Residue Management

One question that sparks disagreement among no-tillers is whether there is a difference between the way genetically modified (GMO) and non-GMO corn stalk residue breaks down.

Navigating Through a Soil Health Assessment

June 12, 2018 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Iowa State University

Many conservation practices can maintain and enhance physical, chemical and biological soil properties that contribute to overall soil biological functions as fundamental drivers that support plant growth and productivity.

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Keys to Speeding Up Residue Decomposition

While residue decomposition is largely controlled by the environment and soil conditions, there are some things no-tillers can do to help speed breakdown along.

By Laura Barrera posted on October 18, 2016 | Posted in Residue Management

While residue decomposition is largely controlled by the environment and soil conditions, there are some things no-tillers can do to help speed breakdown along.

Cover Crops Key To Storing More Soil Organic Carbon

No-till practices alone may not sequester as much organic carbon in soil profiles as previously thought, but seeding cover crops could help rebuild it, says University of Illinois researcher Ken Olson.

By John Dobberstein posted on November 18, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Ken Olson doesn't dispute that no-till can sequester organic carbon in the soil, or provide numerous other benefits to farmers.

Corn Stover Removal And No-Till: A Balancing Act

No-tillers that follow guidelines can remove some stover from continuous-corn fields and still warm up soils, improve nitrogen efficiency and retain organic matter.

By Dan Zinkland posted on June 1, 2012 | Posted in Residue Management

No-tillers growing continuous corn often face a dilemma when residue piles up in their fields after harvest, leaving a mat that can keep soils cold and wet and make planting difficult.

Fall Nitrogen With Strip-Till Lowers Residual Nitrate

By Mark Moore posted on April 24, 2010 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Agronomy Journal

Strip-till and no-till resulted in lower residual soil nitrate buildup than chisel plow in the top 48 inches of the soil profile after 2 years, according to an Iowa State University study.

Monitor Moisture To Avoid Soil Damage

April 6, 2010 | Posted in Water Management

Current wet soil conditions present challenges to early season fieldwork. Whether it is planting beans or corn, cultivating or rotary hoeing, there is high potential to cause significant soil structure damage.

Good Reasons To Avoid Soil Compaction

April 6, 2010 | Posted in Soil Health

Soil compaction can be a serious problem for farmers, but with proper management, compaction can be minimized.

Snowpack Brings Mixed Bag For Soils

February 15, 2010

Source: This article was published by the Des Moines Register

The heavy snowpack covering Iowa's farm fields hides many secrets, including a future this spring that could mean flooding and significant, damaging runoff of Iowa's topsoil and its crucial nutrients.

Determine Residue’s Value Now

When selling residue becomes an option, no-tillers will have to consider the residue needed for soil protection and the cost to replace lost nutrients.

By Mark Moore posted on May 1, 2007 | Posted in Residue Management

Corn residue generates increasing interest as a source of value-added products, most notably ethanol. But before you begin to collect corn stover, it’s important to realize the value of leaving residue for your no-tilled ground. Collecting the stover might offer some no-tillers a great opportunity to pull additional income from their fields; but for others, the value of the residue is greater if it is left on the ground.

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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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