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Clogged Tile Lines Caused by Over-Grown Cover Crop Roots Might be Creating Major Drainage Concerns in Some No-Tilled Corn Belt Fields

By Frank Lessiter posted on October 29, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health

While one of the numerous benefits of seeding cover crops is helping solve drainage concerns, a few no-tillers say it has actually created more drainage worries. The concern is that cover crop roots were blocking tile lines.

Banking on Soil Health for Long-Term Profits

October 18, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: USDA-NRCS Texas

Texas no-tiller Tommy Henderson is investing in his soil now so when wheat prices turn around, his fields will be prepared to grow higher yielding crops.

New White Clover Variety Developed

September 22, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation

Researchers at The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation and University of Georgia (UGA) have developed a new white clover variety called Renovation to help agricultural producers improve and maintain healthy, productive pastures.

Multi-Tasking Cover Crops Improve the No-Till Bottom Line

With radishes and other covers in his rotation, Saltcoats, Saskatchewan’s Kevin Elmy is smothering weeds, fixing nutrients, building feedstock and reducing his fertilizer bills.

By Angela Lovell posted on September 17, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health

With radishes and other covers in his rotation, Saltcoats, Saskatchewan’s Kevin Elmy is smothering weeds, fixing nutrients, building feedstock and reducing his fertilizer bills.

Corn and Soybean Herbicides and Rotation to Cover Crops

September 15, 2016 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Source: Penn State University Extension

Farmers considering cover crop seeding and establishment this fall should remember that some herbicides can persist and potentially influence successful cover crop establishment, says Penn State University Extension.

Experimental Farming in the Name of Soil Health

September 3, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: NRCS

No-tiller Steve Siverling talks about rebuilding soil structure and fertility, and experimenting with cover crop mixes, on his small farm in northern Wisconsin.

Triticale and Fall Cover Crop Management

August 31, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Penn State University Extension

Three-year project demonstrates improved forage inventories and soil quality on two Pennsylvania farms where fall cover crops were used, says Penn State University Extension.

Caring for 'Underground Livestock' Key to Colorado Farmer's Success

By Ron Nichols posted on August 25, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: NRCS

John Heermann has gained the trust of his landlords to restore soil health on their fields in northeastern Colorado with the use of continuous no-till and diverse cropping rotations.

No-Till and Cover Crops Fixing Soils, Protecting the Bay

Ronnie and Dwight Forrester are improving nutrient efficiency and soil health on their Virginia farm with variable-rate fertilizer applications and diverse cover-crop mixes.

August 20, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health

Cover crops aren’t exactly a new thing at Holyoke Farms, but they’ve taken on a renewed importance for long-time no-tiller Ronnie Forrester and his son, Dwight.

Biomass Production of Winter Annual Cover Crops in Corn and Soybean

August 16, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: University of Nebraska

A four-year University of Nebraska cover crop research project is exploring whether winter cover cropping in no-till corn and soybean systems can benefit soil quality despite their short growing season.

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Clogged Tile Lines Caused by Over-Grown Cover Crop Roots Might be Creating Major Drainage Concerns in Some No-Tilled Corn Belt Fields

Banking on Soil Health for Long-Term Profits

New White Clover Variety Developed

Multi-Tasking Cover Crops Improve the No-Till Bottom Line

Corn and Soybean Herbicides and Rotation to Cover Crops

Experimental Farming in the Name of Soil Health

Triticale and Fall Cover Crop Management

Caring for 'Underground Livestock' Key to Colorado Farmer's Success

No-Till and Cover Crops Fixing Soils, Protecting the Bay

Biomass Production of Winter Annual Cover Crops in Corn and Soybean

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