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Digging Deeper to Find Nitrogen-Rich Treasures

Soil samples are typically taken from 6-12 inches, but Ray Weil believes no-tillers must go much deeper to discover the true nature of nutrient availability.

By Mark McNeely posted on February 10, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Most no-tillers perform various types of soil sampling on prescribed schedules to gain insight into myriad soil health performance indicators, including nutrient and mineral content, as well as soil organic matter.

Evaluate Soil Test Results for Nutrient Applications in Spring, Winter Wheat

November 7, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Washington State University Extension

A full analysis of soil samples can help growers raising spring and winter wheat optimize fertility levels in soils and increase yields by as much as 6-12 bushels, says Washington State University Extension.

The Challenge of Collecting a Representative Soil Sample

September 27, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health, No-Till 101

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Considering the variability that likely exists within a field because of inherent soil formation factors and past production practices, no-tillers should have an objective clearly in mind when collecting a representative soil samples, says Kansas State University Extension.

Tips for Diagnosing Nutrient Deficiencies

June 22, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Penn State Extension

Penn State Extension shares how to identify nutrient deficiencies and why the deficiency is occurring.

Making Dollars And ‘Sense’ With No-Till

From spraying to planting to soil sampling, Missouri no-tiller Garrett Riekhof crunches the math on nearly every equipment and precision investment to get the highest possible ‘ROI’ to the bottom line.

By Clair Urbain posted on August 1, 2014 | Posted in Precision Ag

When it comes to running a no-till operation precisely and profitably, Garrett Riekhof pushes the pencil on every aspect of his fifth-generation farm.

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Take Soil Samples With Precision Ag In Mind

Define variability and create a plan with the help of an agronomist to maximize fertilizer efficiency and profits.

By Jim Leverich posted on September 1, 2010 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Ag

With precision ag technology available to spread fertilizer at variable rates, soil testing is essential to make fertilizer prescriptions. Soil tests will give a basis for fine-tuning fertilizer and manure inputs so they are used cost effectively on your farm

Passing The No-Till Reins

Fewer tractor hours and inputs help ease farm transition from one generation to the next.

By Martha Ostendorf posted on October 1, 2009 | Posted in Nutrient Management, No-Till 101

Chris Rodabaugh discovered an extremely effective way to drastically cut his hours in the tractor — by passing the no-till torch to his son, Clint.

Better Soils, Fertility Management Give Indiana No-Tiller Better Results

Gypsum, drainage and a wiser approach to fertility have improved soil biology and corn and soybean yields for Jack Maloney.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on August 1, 2009 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Jack Maloney used to be your typical farmer when it came to managing soil and fertility. He relied heavily on his local co-op for recommendations — after all, their agronomists had spent years in school studying science, chemistry and biology.

What I've Learned From No-Tilling: Nudging Closer To A Never-Till System

Wendte brothers bring differing career experiences together to take on a tough no-till challenge in the flat, black soils of central Illinois.

By Ron Ross posted on August 1, 2009 | Posted in No-Till 101

I was pleased when the Illinois Department of Agriculture reported in late 2006 that no-till acres in the state had, for the first time, exceeded the number of conventionally tilled acres.

Father And Daughter Make Great No-Till Team

She’s a crop scout, he has 40 years of no-till experience and together they win with non-GMO soybeans and reduced herbicide rates.

By Martha Ostendorf posted on August 1, 2009 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management

Every youth that has heard stories of their parents walking to school uphill both ways in waist-deep snow knows that things were more difficult in the past.

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Strip Cropping and Interseeding Cover Crops with Marty Weiss

Capturing sunlight and keeping living roots in the ground as long as possible is the goal of Beaver Dam, Ws., no-tiller Marty Weiss. The co-chair of the Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil & Healthy Water talks about strip-cropping and interseeding cover crops at a field day in the summer of 2020.

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Project GROW Winter Workshop

Date: 12/03/20

Location: York, NE

Explore the costs, benefits and drivers of soil health at the third annual Project GROW Winter Workshop, featuring Dr. Jill Clapperton, owner and principal scientist at Rhizoterra, Dan Leininger of the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District and Al Dutcher, associate state climatologist with the University of Nebraska — Lincoln.

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