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Discussing Manure, Cover Crops and Soil Health

April 12, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

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.

Do Cover Crops Really Pay?

April 7, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: NRCS Illinois

The NRCS offers seven tips for getting a return on investment for your cover crop and setting their program up for long-term success.

Cover Crops Effective in Reducing Wind Erosion

March 24, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: Michigan State University Extension

Recent windy conditions in southwest Michigan proved the direct benefit cover crops can have on protecting the soil.

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Emulate Nature to Create and Sustain Soil Health

March 10, 2017 | Posted in Soil Health

No-till and strip-till farmer Rod Sommerfield of Mazeppa, Minn., shares his thoughts on a recent article we published from South Dakota State University, “The Five Principles of Soil Health.”

The Five Principles of Soil Health

March 8, 2017 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: South Dakota State University Extension

Jay Fuhrer of the NRCS explains why soil armor, minimizing soil disturbance, plant diversity, continual live plant roots and livestock integration are all key to soil health.

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Differing Viewpoints On the Weed Control Benefits of Using Annual Ryegrass as a Cover Crop Sparks Controversy Among Indiana No-Tillers

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 8, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

During this year’s 25th National No-Tillage Conference, one of the interesting hallway conversations dealt with the clash between a Purdue University weed scientist and organizations that sell or promote annual ryegrass as a cover crop.

Minimize Negative Impacts of Winter Manure Spreading

March 4, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Source: Michigan State University Extension

Michigan State University Extension recommends growers apply manure to cover-cropped fields to minimize nutrient runoff and leaching, and improve soil health.

March 2017 Poll: Yield Increase from Cover Crops

February 17, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops

Do you believe you’ve seen a yield increase from using cover crops on your no-till operation, and if so, how much?

Relying On Soil Tests, Covers Make Fertility More Efficient

The 9th class of Responsible Nutrient Management Practitioners has seen reduced fertilizer inputs and higher yields by monitoring the soil and using cover crops to hold nutrients in place.

February 11, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Honored for how they manage their fertility practices, Jason Carter of Eastover, S.C., Mike Werling of Decatur, Ind., and Mike Taylor of Helena, Ark., were recognized as the 9th annual class of Responsible Nutrient Management Practitioners at the 2017 National No-Tillage Conference in St. Louis.

No-Tillers Reflect Back to Move Forward at 25-Year Event

No-tillers soaked in lessons from no-till veterans, experts and fellow peers on how to keep their operations heading in the right direction at the 25th annual National No-Tillage Conference.

February 11, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Precision Agriculture

Traveling from as far as Australia and South Africa, nearly 1,000 no-tillers made the trek to St. Louis in January to learn how to further improve their no-till practices and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the National No-Tillage Conference.

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