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Veteran No-Tillers Spill Secrets on Planting Green Successfully

With advances in herbicides, roller-crimpers & other tools, the practice is a vital part of a dynamic farm operation that reduces weed & pest pressure & prioritizes healthy soils

Many years ago, no-tillers who talked about planting their row crops into living cover crops might have been considered “crazy” for trying such a stunt. At the time, most farmers understood covers had to be terminated before planting so they wouldn’t interfere with the cash crop. 

But planting techniques have certainly evolved, as many No-Till Farmer readers are planting soybeans green, and some have branched out into corn as well. Roller-crimpers have become more available…

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Laura barrera

Laura Barrera

Laura Barrera is the former managing editor of No-Till Farmer and Conservation Tillage Guide magazines. Prior to joining No-Till Farmer, she served as an assistant editor for a greenhouse publication. Barrera holds a B.A. in magazine journalism from Ball State University.

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