Before the many benefits of cover crops can be reaped, the plants must first be successfully established.
As of yet, there is no surefire way to guarantee establishment. But innovative no-tillers and researchers are gaining experience and finding success with a variety of seeding methods, whether it’s aerial, drilling broadcasting or using a high-clearance seeder.
Each method has its benefits, drawbacks and challenges, and no-tillers must choose the option that best suits their timing, climate…
The National Strip-Tillage Conference returns August 8-9, 2024! Build and refine your strip-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 11th Annual National Strip-Tillage Conference in Madison, Wis. Aug. 8-9, 2024. 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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At last week’s National Strip-Tillage Conference in Madison, Wis., I had a chance to catch up with Gary Zimmer, also known as the father of biological farming, who was attending the conference in hopes of learning more about how strip-till can fit into his biological farming practices.
