Oklahoma State University Extension livestock entomologist Justin Talley explains how dung beetles can incorporate manure into the soil to improve soil fertility and also control livestock parasites.
Saskatchewan farmer and agronomist Jocelyn Velestuk talks with the Alberta Canola Producers Commission about her love of soil, with tips on fertilizer, cover crops, manure and maintaining soil health.
In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., we welcome the founder and president of Ward Laboratories Ray Ward to discuss the essential nutrients plants need.
In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., we welcome the founder and president of Ward Laboratories Ray Ward to discuss the essential nutrients plants need.
While increasing organic matter is a multi-year process, no-tillers can boost it even faster by ensuring there’s enough plant material to replenish what’s already in the soil and adding more residue.
Despite making up only a small percentage of the soil — no more than 10%, according to the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension — organic matter plays a critical role in the soil’s health and the crops raised on it.
Productive agriculture depends on healthy soil. Soil guarantees that nutrients are made available in sufficient amounts during a plant’s life cycle and it holds water that is then available to plants. It also provides many critical ecosystem functions that are necessary for life. In this free publication from Penn State University, you’ll learn how you can protect this valuable resource through no-till.
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Franck Groeneweg, who no-tills a variety of crops on more than 12,000 acres near Three Forks, Mont., shares how his massive Johnson-Su bioreactor system allows him to apply compost extract in furrow during planting season.
Needham Ag understands the role of technology in making better use of limited resources within a specific environment by drawing on a wealth of global experience to overcome the challenges facing today's farmers, manufacturers and dealers.
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