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Study Shows No Damage to Soils from Cover Crop Grazing

February 12, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

A 7-year USDA study found that relatively low-level grazing does not compact the soil or significantly affect the amount of soil organic matter.

Getting Ready for Those Spring No-Till Challenges

Focusing on healthy soil, avoiding compaction and outfitting your no-till planter properly can help you overcome challenges with no-tilling in tough soils.

By Daniel Davidson posted on February 11, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management

As No-Tillers get ready for field work this spring, they need to think about the practices they’re deploying and whether those will help them achieve their yield and profit goals.

Improved Soil Condition Increases Moisture for Crops

February 4, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health, Water Management

Tillage practices that conserve moisture, plants that use water more efficiently and soil with more organic matter have produced higher yields even in dry conditions, according to South Dakota State University soil scientist David Clay.

From the Desk of Laura Allen

5 Quick Facts Learned at the National No-Tillage Conference

By Laura Barrera posted on January 20, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Our 23rd annual National No-Tillage Conference has come and gone, and as a second-time attendee I’m still overwhelmed by the amount of no-till research, insights and information that were presented last week.

20 Ways To Build Better No-Till Soils

World-renowned soil scientist and Rhizoterra co-founder Jill Clapperton shares tips and insights about no-tilled soils that could help growers lower their productivity costs and increase yields.

By John Dobberstein posted on November 1, 2014 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management

While the purpose behind modern no-tilling can sometimes get lost in the machinations of fertilizers, machines and GPS signals, Jill Clapperton offered as a simple example of how crop residue fuels no-till systems.

Seven Tips For Collecting A Representative Soil Sample

October 24, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Kansas State University Extension

At first glance, soil sampling would seem to be a relatively easy task. However, when you consider the variability that likely exists within a field because of inherent soil formation factors and past production practices, the collection of a representative soil sample becomes more of a challenge.

Manganese Aids Germination, Accelerates Plant Maturity

Timely soil testing and identification of manganese deficiencies, and proper application timing, can ward off yield hits or even increase yields.

By Claire Keyes posted on October 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

All crops require manganese for proper growth and development, so proper management of this micronutrient is vital for photosynthesis, germination and plant maturity, experts say.

Sticking With No-Till, Covers Protects Yields And Waterways

Split nitrogen applications and cover crops are helping Iowa grower Ed Ulch improve his long-term no-till operation while enhancing the protection of local waterways.

By John Dobberstein posted on October 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

When Ed Ulch took the plunge with no-till during the 1970s, his main goals were economic: cut trips across the field, reduce expenses and hold the line on yields.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Breaking Through The Plow Pan, Taking No-Till To New Heights

Ralph Upton Jr. didn’t know how his early gamble on no-till and cover crops would pay off, but he’s reaping the rewards for his sustainable investment.

By Ralph Upton and Martha Mintz posted on June 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

If we’re talking cover crops, I could keep a person up all night. Cover crops are truly amazing in what they can accomplish, and the number of different hats they can wear on the farm.

Making ‘Never-Till’ Corn Yields That Are Fit For A King

Cover crops, split nitrogen, fungicide applications and higher organic matter are helping Rigdon Farms make a hard run at 300-bushel corn.

By John Dobberstein posted on August 1, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

Three decades of no-till, or “never till” as John Rigdon calls it, is certainly long enough to establish a tradition at Rigdon Farms, but that’s only part of the story.

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