Above photo: NATURAL PLOW. When Norm Deets acquires a new farm that hasn’t been no-tilled, he grows alfalfa for 4-5 years to improve the tilth of the soil, saying it works as a “natural plow.” He’ll then no-till corn after alfalfa, as he can take a 100-pound nitrogen credit from what’s left in the soil.
Being the “scourge” of the neighborhood was one of the biggest challenges Norm Deets faced when he started no-tilling. But…
The National Strip-Tillage Conference returns August 3-4, 2023! Build and refine your strip-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 10th anniversary National Strip-Tillage Conference in Bloomington, Ill., Aug. 3-4, 2023. Experience an energizing 2-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led Strip-Till Classrooms and collaborative Strip-Till Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.
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