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Investing in Your Farm's Future: Soil Health Principles

March 6, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Source: NRCS -- Wisconsin

Growers and soil conservation partners share ideas on nutrient and soil health management at cover crop conference.

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[Webinar] Meeting Nutrient Needs in No-Till: The Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions

February 20, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

This webinar, sponsored by AgroLiquid, looks at some of the circumstances that impact the fertility levels and nutrient needs of no-tilled crops. Stephanie Zelinko, agronomy sciences project leader for AgroLiquid, offers opportunities for no-tillers to improve the effectiveness of fertilizer applications. [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]

Soil Testing, Cover Crops Prove Crucial to Fertility Management

The 10th class of Responsible Nutrient Management Practitioners utilizes yield maps, cover crops and variable-rate application in their successful quest for nutrient efficiency.

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on February 10, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Recognized for their successful fertility practices, Jake Kaderly of Monticello, Wis., Stuart Lawrence of Rosetown, Saskatchewan and Richard Lyons of Harvel, Ill., were honored as the 10th class of Responsible Nutrient Management Practitioners at the 2018 National No-Tillage Conference in Louisville.

National No-Tillage Conference Updates

No-Tiller Blake Vince Announced as Frank Lessiter Legacy Lecture Series Presenter at the 2018 National No-Tillage Conference

The Nuffield Scholar recipient will present in-depth details on how his vibrant no-till, cover crop system has evolved over time.

November 7, 2017

Nuffield Scholar recipient Blake Vince will present in-depth details on how his vibrant no-till, cover crop system has evolved over time at the 2018 National No-Tillage Conference.

UMN Extension Debuts Nutrient Management Podcast

October 4, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

University of Minnesota Extension's nutrient management team has a new way for you to hear the latest nutrient management research, timely news and seasonal information.

Three Strip-Tilling Tips from a ‘Regenerative Agriculturist’

Rod Sommerfield has found an ally in strip-till as he works to return his farm’s soils to the nutrient level and health seen 150 years ago.

By Ian Gronau posted on February 11, 2017 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Strip-Till Farming

One thing Mazeppa, Minn., strip-tiller and no-tiller Rod Sommerfield isn’t short on is ambition.

[Video] Importance of the Nitrogen-Rich Strip

October 12, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Brian Arnall, soil nutrient specialist for Oklahoma State University Extension, discusses the importance of N-rich strips in helping guide nutrient management decisions in newly planted fields.

No Magic Formula for No-Till Success

Concentrating on 10 basic ideas while trimming back acres has helped veteran no-tiller Mike Wolpert enjoy more time with his family.

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 20, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

WHILE NO-TILLING for more than two decades, Mike Wolpert has pulled together a number of basic success strategies.

The Hurricane, W. Va., grower started farming with conventional tillage in a partnership arrangement in 1974. The operation took a major financial hit during the 1980s’ “Farm Crisis” due to poor cash flow, expansion at the wrong time, 3 years of low yields due to the weather and low commodity prices.

Lowering Fertility Needs While Raising No-Till Yields

The 8th class of Responsible Nutrient Management Practitioners credit crop rotation, spoon-feeding and precision technology among their methods for efficient, effective fertility programs.

March 14, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Three no-tillers were honored for their responsible approach to their on-farm fertility practices at the 2016 National No-Tillage Conference in Indianapolis earlier this year.

[Video] Verdesian Life Sciences at the 2016 National No-Tillage Conference

February 17, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Ryan Barham, technical sales representative for Verdesian Life Sciences, discusses products in their portfolio that would be of interest to no-tillers in the area of nutrient management, polymer efficiencies, micronutrients, biologicals and soil inoculants.

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