A perfect storm, of sorts, convinced Keith Mayberry it was time to change how he raised his crops.
Even though few growers in his area of southeastern Missouri were no-tilling, Mayberry was forced to look at the practice 5 years ago because grain prices were dropping and input costs continued to increase.
Costs for furrow irrigation were also high because poor soil conditions on his farm caused much of the water to run off into…
The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 9-12, 2024! Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 32nd Annual National No-Tillage Conference in Indianapolis, Ind. Jan. 9-12, 2024. Experience an energizing 4-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led No-Till Classrooms and collaborative No-Till Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.
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This week I traveled to Weninger Farms for a Pre-Planting Clinic hosted by the Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil & Healthy Water. The event was filled with lots of great discussions and presentations. Here’s Cover Crop Specialist Brendon Blank answering the age old question of which one is better: winter wheat or cereal rye?
