Longtime No-Tiller Experiments with Flown-on Cover Crops
Oats and radishes provide excellent results as no-tiller Randy DeSutter experiments with covers on 120 acres post-harvest corn and soybeans.
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Mark McNeely
Mark McNeely is the former managing editor of No-Till Farmer and Conservation Tillage Guide magazines. His previous experience includes 25 years in industrial engine journalism and marketing. Mark holds an M.A. in journalism from the University of Wisconsin.
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Carbonomics: Opening a Carbon Currency Exchange Within a Cover Crop Ecosystem
Crop diversity and biological activity in a cover-cropped farming system ensures healthy interactions between plants, roots and soil organisms, says Keith Berns.
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Early Maturities, Cover Crops Can Help Tough No-Till Soils Flourish
Research on two southern Illinois farms shows the potential of using early maturity crops to establish covers sooner and boost yields in poorly drained, drought-prone, underperforming fields.
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Precision, Non-GMO Crops Help No-Tillers Be More Profitable
John and Tim Bruihler developed their 1,700-acre no-till operation through experimentation and marketing their no-tilled corn and soybeans wisely.
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What ‘Corporate No-Till’ Could Mean for Your Bottom Line
Enterprising no-tillers could pocket extra cash, efficiencies by working with large corporations embracing sustainable ag to please customers.
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[Podcast] Regenerating No-Till Soils After a Season of Saturated Soil
In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., we welcome Barry Fisher, a veteran soil health expert and regional team leader with Indiana’s NRCS office to discuss soil health strategies.
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Enlist Pollinators, Predator Insects to Help Fight Pests in No-Tilled Crops
‘Extending the bloom’ with buffer zones, cover crops and native prairie grass strips helps nurture the symbiotic relationship between insects, soils and flowering plants.
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Carbonomics: Opening a Carbon Currency Exchange Within a No-Till Soil Ecosystem
Crop diversity and biological activity in a cover-cropped farming system ensures healthy interactions between plants, roots and soil organisms, says Keith Berns.
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No-Till, Cover Crops Improve Feed Quality, Limit Erosion and Build Soil Health
Reducing sediment and phosphorus runoff, improving soil health and reducing operational risk are goals for no-till dairy farmer Dan Brick.
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No-Till, Covers and Livestock Tame Volatile Weather Challenges
Howling winds, dryness and poor soil quality create tough conditions in South Africa, but Egon Zunckel is making no-till work with limited irrigation, cover crops and livestock.
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The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 9-12, 2024! Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 32nd Annual National No-Tillage Conference in Indianapolis, Ind. Jan. 9-12, 2024. 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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Videos
The New 7056 Cover Crop Seeder from Salford Group
Business Development Director Dave Webster showcases Salford Group's new 7056 Cover Crop Seeder. The Seeder comes in two models were developed to answer the growing demand of cover crops, the 5056 and 7056, named for their 50 cubic ft and 70 cubic ft capacity. The seeder also comes with two section control and is a dedicated seeder for cover crops.
Events
2024 National No-Tillage Conference
Date: 01/09/24
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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