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Silo Gases — the Hidden Danger

Silo gas is formed by the natural fermentation of chopped silage shortly after it is placed in the silo.
Silo gas is formed by the natural fermentation of chopped silage shortly after it is placed in the silo. Every farm worker must understand the dangers associated with silo gases and how to deal with them.
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National No-Tillage Conference Program Jam-Packed with Practical, Profit-Building Ideas

From planter performance to precision farming to regenerative agriculture, learn from the brightest minds in agriculture during the 34th annual event in St. Louis in January.
Whether growers are just looking to tweak their no-till operation or planning for big changes, there will be something for nearly everyone at the 33rd annual National No-Tillage Conference that kicks off in January. The full program has been released for the 2025 conference, which is scheduled for Jan. 7-10 in at the Marriott Downtown in Louisville, Ky.
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Grazing

Covering the Soil, Feeding the Livestock

While a minority of livestock owners feed their animals their cover crops, those that do see no ill effects & most see a financial value in grazing them
Roughly 34% of livestock owners grazed their cover crops, 30.6% harvested covers for livestock and 16.2% used covers for silage.
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Getting Started With No-Till Farming

Tips for Managing Herbicide Carry Over with Cover Crops

Some herbicides remain in the soil for months after application, so no-tillers must pay attention when selecting seeds & assessing for potential herbicide damage.
Some herbicides will remain in the soil for months after application; these residual herbicides can significantly harm subsequent cover crop stands.
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The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 12-15, 2027! Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 35th Annual National No-Tillage Conference in Indianapolis, Jan. 12-15, 2027. 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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