Since he started seeding radishes as cover crops 6 years ago, Illinois no-tiller Daniel Steidinger says higher yields and improved water infiltration are two major benefits he’s seen.
Onfarm corn plots, with and without radishes, show a 50-bushel yield difference, with the higher figure going to cover-cropped plots, Steidinger told attendees at the 2013 Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) Conservation In Action Tour.
Steidinger says the benefit of increased water infiltration was seen almost immediately…
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In this episode of Conservation Ag Update, we pay tribute to no-till legend Dave Brandt, who recently passed away from injuries sustained in a car crash. Fellow no-till legends who knew Dave best share their thoughts on the life and legacy of their friend.
