Articles Tagged with ''soil health''

When's the Right Time to Use Strategic Tillage in No-Till Fields?

By Augustine Obour, Logan Simon, John Holman, and Lucas Haag posted on August 23, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Despite its benefits, maintaining continuous no-till has become increasingly challenging because of the lack of herbicide options for difficult-to-control and herbicide-resistant weeds, as well as issues with stratification of soil pH with increasing soil acidification near the surface.

Can I Decay Crop Residue While Starting Fall Cover Crops? [Webinar]

August 22, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management

At first thought, it may seem that crop residue decay could hamper seed germination and new crop growth. However, residue decay and new seedling germination are driven by biological activity in the soil. Both processes can be managed to profitably break down residue while starting fall-seeded cover crops.

2018 Responsible Nutrient Management Practitioner Receives Illinois Leopold Award

August 9, 2024

Source: Sand County Foundation

No-Till Farmer Nutrient Management award winner Richard Lyons of Harvel is the recipient of the 2024 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award.

Equipment Adjustments Help Keep No-Tiller Successful

Farmer shows the advantages of using no-till on his farm

By Nicole Heslip and Hayden Lessiter posted on August 6, 2024

Source: Brownfield Ag News

A lifelong no-tiller says equipment adjustments have helped improve his soil health and profitability.

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Digging into Crop Residue: The Role of Soil Microbes [Webinar]

July 11, 2024 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health

In this webinar, Holganix President of Agriculture, Dave Stark Ph.D. will discuss the role of soil microbes in breaking down crop residue and building soil health.

No-Till Innovator Envisions Multiple Cash Crops Planted Together, No Inputs as Future of Farming

Already running a 100% organic no-till operation, Rick Clark continues exploring methods for more efficient, profitable farming

By Elise Koning posted on June 28, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

No-Till Innovator Rick Clark of Williamsport, Ind., says diversity is his top consideration in building soil health. His farm fields have 9 different crops growing throughout the year.

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May 24, 2024

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5 Aha Moments That Changed How I No-Till

Pillars of No-Till Innovator's system include patterned tile, cutting-edge planter attachments, spoon-fed nitrogen, thermal imagery & diverse cover crop mixes

By Noah Newman posted on April 22, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Pillars of No-Till Innovator’s system include patterned tile, cutting-edge planter attachments, spoon-fed nitrogen, thermal imagery and diverse cover crop mixes.

No-Till 'A Lot Easier Than What People Think' in Long Run

By Jerry Goshert posted on April 16, 2024

Source: The Farmer's Exchange

Conservation farming has come a long way in the past four decades, and now there is some actual data coming that says it is economically viable.

We Owe It to Future Generations to Care for Soil Health

By Don Reicosky posted on April 12, 2024

Present-day conventional agriculture practices are contributing to climate change, causing major changes in nature’s balance for maintaining our food security.

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