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Study Shows No-Till's Benefits For Pacific Northwest Wheat Growers

March 10, 2011 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

Source: USDA, Journal of Soil and Water Conservation

Wheat farmers in eastern Oregon and Washington who use no-till production systems can substantially stem soil erosion and enhance efforts to protect water quality, according to research by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists.

Removing Terraces From No-Till Cropland Not Recommended

March 9, 2011 | Posted in Water Management

Source: By Jason Warren, Oklahoma State University

Terraces are protective infrastructure that should be maintained regardless of tillage, because they provide a layer of protection from large rainfall events.

Use The Corn Stalk-Nitrate Test Now

September 15, 2010 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: By Joel De Jong, Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist

When we invest in nitrogen for our crop, shouldn’t we want a report card on how it worked? We can get that – with the fall stalk nitrate test (FSNT).

Tips for Overseeding Cover Crops

September 15, 2009 | Posted in Cover Crops

An option for getting an earlier establishment on fall seeded cover crops is to over-seed.

No-Till Fits With Grower’s Goals

With wheat in his rotation and the last-resort use of a rotary harrow, Bill Rohloff is leaving his farmland in better shape than he found it.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on September 1, 2009 | Posted in Equipment

When he was just a kid, there was a moment that likely shaped Bill Rohloff’s desire to no-till every acre possible.

White Mold Showing Up In Soybeans

August 7, 2009 | Posted in Crop Protection

Rainy weather and cooler-than-normal summer temperatures have resulted in a white mold outbreak in soybeans throughout parts of the Midwest. For Ohio growers, this is the first major outbreak of white mold in the state in nearly a decade.

Your No-Till Soils Could Stand Some Improvement

Penn State soil scientist says there are several things you should do to make your no-till soils perform even better.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on May 1, 2008 | Posted in Soil Health

Just because you are no-tilling, it doesn’t mean that you are doing the best you can for the soil structure of the land that you farm, Sjoerd Duiker says.

No-Till Makes Effective Use Of Limited Moisture

Rotations are the key to turning out good no-till profits in limited rainfall areas.

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2006 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health

Art Schultheis relies on no-till to get the best possible return from his 1,100 acre operation, which receives an average annual rainfall of only 18 to 20 inches.

Maximize Your Phosphorus Placement

Input costs for fertilizer, an absolute necessity, can be staggering. Here’s how to ensure you get the biggest bang for your phosphorus buck.

May 1, 2005 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Fertilizer placement draws a lot of opinions about everything from when to apply to the depth of application. The many, sometimes conflicting opinions can be confusing about which to follow.

Long-Term Weather Patterns Offer An Opportunity To Manage Risk

By Ron Perszewski posted on May 1, 2004 | Posted in Water Management

Advancing farm technology hasn't freed no-tillers from the whims of Mother Nature. Rainfall remains an especially critical factor beyond the control of growers. What science has done, however, is look to the past and find weather patterns that can be useful in choosing management practices for the coming season.

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