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No-Till And Cover Crops — Just Rolling With It

A three-pronged management approach helps longtime no-tiller John C. Johnson use residue to keep nutrients cycling and yields high.

By John C Johnson and Martha Mintz posted on March 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment

Cover cropping may be a modern buzz term, but it’s a concept I first witnessed back in the late 1940s. I’m the fifth generation of my family to farm both sides of the Mason-Dixon line between Pennsylvania and Maryland, and was fortunate enough to watch both my father and grandfather work the land.

Carbon Sequestration In Biomass Crop Production

February 28, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: By Ann Perry, USDA Agricultural Research Service

Findings at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are providing information about the soil carbon dynamics that play a crucial role in lifecycle assessments of bioenergy production. These studies at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), USDA's chief intramural scientific research agency, support the USDA priority of developing new sources of bioenergy.

No-Till And Organic: Combination Has Its Challenges, Rewards

With high demand for organic grain, there could be opportunities for no-tillers to get into organic production. But is it worth the time and effort?

By Laura Barrera posted on February 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops

If no-tillers were ever considering getting into organic production, now may be the perfect time.

Yellow Field Peas Could Boost No-Till Profits In High Plains

Yellow field peas provide High Plains no-tillers with an excellent wheat transition crop that helps build soil quality and, with recent market developments, have the potential for profitability.

By Mark Parker posted on February 1, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Water Management

No-tillers across the Nebraska Panhandle and surrounding High Plains region are challenged by low rainfall and high summer temperatures. It’s a double-whammy that limits cropping intensity, as well as crop value.

Pacesetters In No-Till Adoption, Advancement Are Recognized

Through teaching, research and cutting-edge field management, the 18th class of No-Till Innovators has strengthened the adoption and practice of no-till and advanced the principles of healthier soils.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 1, 2014

During the 22nd annual National No-Tillage Conference in Springfield, Ill., Syngenta and No-Till Farmer honored the 18th class of No-Till Innovators.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

It's All About No-Till Learning

By John Dobberstein posted on January 22, 2014

I must admit to playing a little catch-up after spending all of last week in Springfield, Ill., working with my colleagues at No-Till Farmer to host the 22nd annual National No-Tillage Conference. Our second-largest crowd ever with 1,024 attendees took in 4 days of no-till learning at the Springfield Hilton. While there were plenty of familiar faces, we still saw 408 first-time attendees. More than 500 first-timers were on hand last year at the NNTC in Indianapolis.

More Changes To USDA Cover Crop Policy

By John Dobberstein posted on January 8, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops

No-tillers who use summer fallow in their rotations and are enrolled in crop insurance should exercise caution if they plan to seed or graze cover crops this year.

National Webinar Announced On New USDA Cover Crop Termination Policy

December 12, 2013 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) will host an important national webinar on Jan. 23, 2014, to discuss the U.S. Department of Agricultureâ€™s (USDA) recent efforts to assure greater uniformity and clarity on its policy related to farmers who currently grow cover crops or may grow them in the future.

No-Till, Covers May Hold Key To Easing Nutrient-Loading Issues

The success of no-till, cover crops and nutrient stewardship in Indiana’s Eagle Creek Watershed could serve as a blueprint for preserving farmland productivity without sacrificing water quality.

By Mark Parker posted on November 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Water Management

Farmers are increasingly faced with a daunting task: increasing crop yields for a growing world population while trying to minimize the impact of their management decisions on fragile watersheds.

Variable Rate Technology Plants Seeds Of Profitability

Once they commit to the practice, no-tillers often find that managing planting populations on the go can cut seed costs and maximize yield.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on November 1, 2013 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Precision Agriculture

The global push to increase crop production and keep pace with population projections underlines the importance for no-tillers to make every seed count.

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