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June 2016

Volume: 45

Edition: 6

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Keep Your No-Till “Cool”

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 14, 2016 | Posted in Residue Management

Leaving Residue on the surface to keep the soil from getting so hot that it seriously impacts plant growth is among the benefits of no-tilling. Along these lines, there’s some interesting research being done at Montana State University that demonstrates how cooler soils not only lead to higher yields, but also reduce the need for fallowing fields to conserve moisture and favorably impact climate change.
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Making No-Till, Cover Crops a Success in Cool, Wet Climates

Through a series of experiments and trials, a Wisconsin agronomist is proving no-till and cover crops not only work, but offer proven benefits in northern climates.

By Laura Barrera posted on May 14, 2016 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Equipment

Growing up in the Coon Creek Watershed of La Crosse County, Wis., where soil conservation originated, Jason Cavadini watched his family successfully adopt and commit to no-till on their farm for over 10 years.
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What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Adding Cattle Yields Surprising No-Till Results

Once a no-tiller by necessity, John Stigge continues to push the limits of his Kansas farm by experimenting with cover-crop mixes and grazing cattle.

By John Stigge and Martha Mintz posted on May 14, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops

Desperation pushed us into no-till. It was the early 1980s and it wasn’t a great time to be a farmer. It also wasn’t a great time to need new equipment, which we did, unfortunately. We were out of money so instead of buying big new tractors and heavy new tillage implements, we made a few tweaks to our planter, took a deep breath and started no-tilling our crops.
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Shop Talk: EPA Looking at Dicamba for Roundup Ready 2 Xtend

May 14, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

THE EPA SOUGHT public comments in April regarding the use of dicamba herbicide with Monsanto’s Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans and Bollgard II XtendFlex cotton.
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Precise Fertility and Seeding Tames Heavy No-Tilled Soils

John Hundley is using no-till, cover crops and precision technology to farm more profitably and efficiently on his eastern Virginia farm.

By John Dobberstein posted on May 14, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Crop Protection

TO SAY SOILS on John Hundley’s farm are difficult might be somewhat of an understatement, and paired with Mother Nature’s fickleness that makes his management decisions even tougher.
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Nailing Fertilizer Timing and Placement for No-Till Corn

Consider split nitrogen applications, nutrient needs and fertilizer banding for a more efficient and environmentally responsible fertilizer program.

By Laura Barrera posted on May 14, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management

With low grain prices and concerns of nutrient runoff impacting the local environment, a big focus for growers is improving fertilizer-use efficiency.
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Rebuilding Soil from Years of Tillage with No-Till, Covers

Peter Rost Jr. is bucking tradition in the Missouri Bootheel by seeding cover mixes, eliminating tillage and focusing on soil health.

By John Dobberstein posted on May 14, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

When it comes to adopting no-till, the teachable moment for Peter Rost Jr. came 3 years ago.
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Filter System Removes ‘P’ from Dairy Manure While Retaining ‘N’

A manure treatment system under testing separates almost 100% of phosphorus from manure in a solid form, leaving a nitrogen-rich liquid ideal for fertigation.

By Laura Barrera posted on May 14, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management

One of the biggest challenges facing no-tillers, or those who want to adopt no-till, is how to manage their system when they have livestock and want to apply manure.
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Featured Articles

Featured Articles

Rebuilding Soil from Years of Tillage with No-Till, Covers

Peter Rost Jr. is bucking tradition in the Missouri Bootheel by seeding cover mixes, eliminating tillage and focusing on soil health.

By John Dobberstein posted on May 14, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

When it comes to adopting no-till, the teachable moment for Peter Rost Jr. came 3 years ago.
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Making No-Till, Cover Crops a Success in Cool, Wet Climates

Through a series of experiments and trials, a Wisconsin agronomist is proving no-till and cover crops not only work, but offer proven benefits in northern climates.

By Laura Barrera posted on May 14, 2016 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Equipment

Growing up in the Coon Creek Watershed of La Crosse County, Wis., where soil conservation originated, Jason Cavadini watched his family successfully adopt and commit to no-till on their farm for over 10 years.
Read More

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Adding Cattle Yields Surprising No-Till Results

Once a no-tiller by necessity, John Stigge continues to push the limits of his Kansas farm by experimenting with cover-crop mixes and grazing cattle.

By John Stigge and Martha Mintz posted on May 14, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops

Desperation pushed us into no-till. It was the early 1980s and it wasn’t a great time to be a farmer. It also wasn’t a great time to need new equipment, which we did, unfortunately. We were out of money so instead of buying big new tractors and heavy new tillage implements, we made a few tweaks to our planter, took a deep breath and started no-tilling our crops.
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