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No-Till Residue Is Your Friend — Not Your Enemy

Key decisions made at harvest could either help build a vibrant no-till system or nullify the benefits residue provides to your farm ground.

By Jim Leverich posted on August 1, 2013 | Posted in Residue Management, Water Management

I recently spoke at the Southwestern Wisconsin No-Till Field Day, where we've had an extremely wet spring. One recent storm in this area dumped more than 10 inches of rain in 1 day.

New Protocol Recommendations For Measuring Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration

February 1, 2013 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: e-Science News

Concerns about long-term shifts in climate patterns have led scientists to measure soil organic carbon (SOC) in agricultural landscapes and to develop methods to evaluate how changes in tillage practices affect atmospheric carbon sequestration.

New Soil Test May Help No-Tillers Pick Covers, Cut Fertilizer Costs

A 24-hour rapid test could help farmers unlock the secret to fertility potential in their soils and make more informed decisions about fertilizer applications.

By John Dobberstein posted on January 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

A new method of soil testing that measures the drying and rehydration cycles in farm ground could help no-tillers use fertilizer more efficiently and even choose the best cover crops to seed ahead of the next crop.

Cover Crops Do More Than Conserve Water During Drought

August 20, 2012 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Justin Fruechte, Millborn Seeds

When we're in a drought, farmers don't think about planting cover crops, but they should consider it, says Kris Nichols, research soil microbiologist with the USDA Agriculture Research Service, Mandan, N.D.

Corn Stover Removal And No-Till: A Balancing Act

No-tillers that follow guidelines can remove some stover from continuous-corn fields and still warm up soils, improve nitrogen efficiency and retain organic matter.

By Dan Zinkland posted on June 1, 2012 | Posted in Residue Management

No-tillers growing continuous corn often face a dilemma when residue piles up in their fields after harvest, leaving a mat that can keep soils cold and wet and make planting difficult.

No-Till Plots Yield Answers

50 years of cutting-edge research at Ohio State University’s experimental fields have fueled the acceptance and growth of no-till.

By John Dobberstein posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Had two young researchers listened to the ridicule and scorn they faced 5 decades ago, no-till farming might not have grown as much as it has.

Choosing The Right Cover Crop

Whether it’s nitrogen fixing, erosion control or nutrient cycling, no-tillers should know what they want to accomplish before picking a cover.

By Mark Parker posted on May 1, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops

Cover crops are the turbocharger of a no-till operation, but scientists and growers alike are still researching and fine-tuning how covers fit into crop rotations.

How Much Stover Can Be Removed Sustainably?

March 4, 2011

Source: By Cole Gustafson, Biofuels Economist, NDSU Extension Service, North Dakota State University

To preserve long-term carbon balances and soil productivity, the goal of maintaining 2,500 to 3,000 pounds of organic matter, on average, after each crop should be the goal.

Rebuilding Soil With No-Till Helps Profitability

February 6, 2011 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: By Sue Roesler, Minnesota Farm Guide

Keeping the soil permanently covered is the best way to increase profits in farming no matter where a producer lives or what kind of soil his fields have, says Juca Sa from Ponta Grossa, Brazil.

Carbon Market Sags, But New Options On Horizon

The Chicago Climate Exchange is downsizing its operations, but it plans to roll out a new program for carbon offsets in 2011

By John Dobberstein posted on January 1, 2011

The Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX), which ran the only national carbon-trading market in the U.S., is scaling back its operations.

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