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Experts from Missouri, Iowa, Share Observations On No-till

By Brian O'Connor posted on June 27, 2022

Experts from Missouri and Iowa academic institutions weigh in on the benefits of no-till in this piece from Missouri Farmer Today. While almost all praise (and use) no-tillage systems, they admit the positive benefits (soil absorption, for one) are hard to quantify monetarily.

May Wes Introduces G4 Stalk Stompers for John Deere 90/40 Series Corn Heads

April 7, 2020 | Posted in Residue Management

New G4 Stalk Stompers from May Wes are 25% lighter, more compact, and faster to install and remove.

Crop Residue Removal: Impacts on Yield

December 14, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection, Residue Management

Source: University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Studies show that where moisture is not limited, residue removal can result in no yield reduction to yield increases for the subsequent crop.

Chopped Corn Residue Helps Ensure Complete Nutrient Release

A combination of chopping corn residue and applying a biocatalyst can result in better residue breakdown and higher corn yields, says work from the University of Illinois.

By Mark McNeely posted on August 19, 2017 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management

A combination of chopping corn residue and applying a biocatalyst can result in better residue breakdown and higher corn yields, says work from the University of Illinois.

3 Factors to Consider Before Baling Corn Residue

September 15, 2016 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

While it's critical to maximize profitability from the land, short-term economics should be balanced with long-term sustainability, says University of Minnesota Extension.

Eliminate Voles Without Sacrificing No-Till, Cover Crops

The undisturbed, vegetated environment that no-till and cover crops create is an ideal home for voles, but with the right management, no-tillers can control them and prevent damage.

By Laura Barrera posted on August 21, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

BY NOW IT’S well known that pairing no-till with cover crops can do a lot of good for the soil and cash crops.

RTK Helps No-Tiller Tame Tough Corn Residue Challenges

Ohio no-tiller Don Denton finds precise guidance helps his soybean planter steer clear of corn stubble, save seed and improve soybean stands on his farm.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on July 1, 2013 | Posted in Residue Management, Precision Agriculture

When it comes to residue management in no-till, real-time kinematic (RTK) guidance probably isn't the first tool farmers would consider using.

‘Heads Up’ Solutions For Managing Corn Residue

Chopping corn heads and new header technology are giving no-tillers much-improved tools to manage tough Bt corn residue in preparation for planting.

By John Dobberstein posted on August 1, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

Aside from what goes in the bin, there probably isn't a more important task during corn harvest for no-tillers than making sure residue is properly processed.

Ohio Lab That Did No-Till Research May Close

April 4, 2011 | Posted in Residue Management, Water Management

Source: Coshocton Tribune (Ohio)

The USDA Agricultural Research Service's fiscal year 2012 budget proposes closing the North Appalachian Experimental Watershed (NAEW) in White Eyes Township, Ohio.

Nutrient Losses From Field Fires

October 1, 2010 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Purdue Univ. and The Ohio State Univ.

If a harvested field catches fire, no-till farmers should assume at least some of the field nutrients went up in smoke, according to two studies.

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