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Getting Started With No-Till Farming
Switching to No-Till the Right Way
This article is an excerpt from Ukrainian no-tiller Mykhaylo Draganchuk's book No-Till for Beginners
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Getting Started With No-Till Farming
New to no-till? A no-till veteran but looking to revisit the fundamentals? Gather more about the basic principles and key concepts of no-till systems and how to overcome the initial challenges to successfully convert to the practice.
Feeling overwhelmed? Start with these information-packed articles hand-picked by our editors:
- Focus on Biology for Better Soil Health
- What You Should Know About No-Till Planters
- Digging Into the Principles of Regenerative Ag
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Getting Started With No-Till Farming
More Tips for Switching to No-Till
This article is an excerpt from Ukrainian no-tiller Mykhailo Drahanchuk's book "No-Till for Beginners"
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Getting Started With No-Till Farming
How to Transition to No-Till
This article is an excerpt from Ukrainian no-tiller Mykhailo Drahanchuk's book "No-Till for Beginners"
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Getting Started With No-Till Farming
Downforce & Down Pressure Tips
A planter or drill’s ability to cut through tough residue, penetrate the soil & maintain consistent depth across a field relies on a properly managed downforce system to provide downward pressure on independent row units
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Getting Started With No-Till Farming
Grazing Cover Crops
Most cover crops can double as a high-quality forage for livestock during early spring or late fall; integrating livestock into crop systems accelerates soil health improvements
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Getting Started With No-Till Farming
Chemical Cover Crop Control Considerations
Expert tips & possibilities when dealing with cover crops & chemical applications
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Getting Started With No-Till Farming
Tips for Reducing the Cost of Cover Crops
Here are some ways to keep the cost of cover crops down, especially for farmers planting a lot of acres
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Getting Started With No-Till Farming
Cover Crop Application Tips — Intercrops, Alternating Crops & Row Spacing
Cover crops are grown between 60-inch corn rows during the summer. When the corn is harvested, strips of cover crops remain to protect the soil during the winter.
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Getting Started With No-Till Farming
Benefits of Planting Green
Planting green has agronomic & soil health benefits. By allowing cover crops to grow longer, farmers can take advantage of them.
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Getting Started With No-Till Farming
Tips for Managing Herbicide Carry Over with Cover Crops
Some herbicides remain in the soil for months after application, so no-tillers must pay attention when selecting seeds & assessing for potential herbicide damage.
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