No-Till Farmer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at the grower's world from the lofty digital realm. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web:
- Steve Groff: Tillage Was Culprit in Deadly Illinois Crash
- No-Till Very Profitable, Sustainable System for Regenerative Farmers
- Are 15-Inch or 30-Inch Rows Better for Soybeans?
- Sample Cover Crop Biomass to Determine Nutrient Credits, Weed Suppression
- What No-Till Drill Is Best For Corn Stalks & Dry Conditions?
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Steve Groff: Tillage Was Culprit in Deadly Illinois Crash
No-Till Legend Steve Groff of Holtwood, Pa., took to Twitter to comment on the deadly dust storm in Illinois this week: “I've been told by folks who were in the area that fields that were cover cropped and no-tilled had no dust blowing. Tillage was the culprit, plain and simple. If this is not actively addressed, farmers may become liable.”
I've been told by folks who where in the area that fields that were cover cropped and no tilled had no dust blowing. Tillage was the culprit, plain and simple. If this is not actively addressed, farmers may become liable- it doesn't need to be! https://t.co/UOlCTsrxiz
— Steve Groff (@CoverCropCoach) May 3, 2023
No-Till Very Profitable, Sustainable System for Regenerative Farmers
Missouri no-tillers Dave Haubein, Mac Kincaid and Molly Rockamann explain why no-till is a core component of their cropping systems in this YouTube video from the MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture.
Are 15-Inch or 30-Inch Rows Better for Soybeans?
RealAgriculture’s Soybean School tackles the great debate of whether 15-inch or 30-inch rows are better for soybeans in this recent YouTube video. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs soybean specialist Horst Bohner explains the typical yield gap and what farmers can do to narrow that gap.
Sample Cover Crop Biomass to Determine Nutrient Credits, Weed Suppression
In this step-by-step video, University of Delaware Extension Weed Specialist Mark VanGessel explains how to collect, dry and measure a sample of cover crop biomass from a field. Use these measurements to estimate how much weed suppression and nutrients to expect from a cover crop.
What No-Till Drill Is Best For Corn Stalks & Dry Conditions?
Western Nebraska no-tiller Logan Pribbeno asked his fellow no-till tweeters what no-till drill works best for drilling into corn stalks and tougher, dry conditions. This Twitter thread has their recommendations, which include Deere single-disc drills, Horsch Anderson, Marliss drills and more.
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