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Life Still Thrives in Frozen Soils

January 15, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health

Despite the frigid temperatures in northern climates, the soil is still teeming with life and protecting the plant roots, animals and microbes from freezing, says the Soil Science Society of America.

Crop Rotation Positively Impacts Soil Microbial Communities, Land Sustainability

June 19, 2015 | Posted in Soil Health

A study found that crop rotations, in isolation from other management factors, can increase the functions performed by soil microbial communities that benefit plant growth.

Stalk Roller Links Residue Breakdown with No-Till Benefits

Manufacturer says by sizing corn stalks into small-but-connected pieces, the 360 Chainroll can increase microbial activity through faster residue decomposition and create a ‘virgin’ seedbed.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on February 12, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

Managing corn residue can be an annual challenge for no-tillers, and finding the right tools and tactics to do so effectively is essential to maximizing yield potential and nutrient uptake.

‘ECO’ Farming Revives Soil, Boosts Bottom Line

Combining cover crops with no-till turned Jeff Rasawehr’s fields into a healthy, productive system that’s provided higher yields, less nutrient runoff and a $200-per-acre profit boost.

By Laura Barrera posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

There was a time when Jeff Rasawehr was struggling to make no-tilled corn work on his western Ohio farm.

[Webinar] Building Better Plants & Higher Yields With Biological Seed Treatments

January 23, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

Doug Miller, vice president of Midwest Bio-Tech, helps you understanding soil biological activity and how it impacts plant germination and emergence, so that you can measure and make decisions that can improve your crop stands and yields. [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]

Tips For Making No-Tilled Corn-On-Corn Successful

No-tillers and planter experts share their advice in working through tough corn residue and achieving good stands in continuous corn.

By Laura Barrera posted on November 1, 2013 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Price advantages. Nutrient management. Increasing organic matter. Soil types. There are many reasons a no-tiller may decide to work with a corn-on-corn rotation, but continuous no-till corn isn’t absent of challenges.

Travel Patterns Of Wind-Blown Soil Microbes

February 4, 2013 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: USDA Agricultural Research Service

With help from a wind tunnel and the latest DNA technology, USDA ARS scientists are shedding light on the travel patterns of soilborne hitchhikers.

Glyphosate-Resistant 'Superweeds' May Be More Resistant To Diseases

July 18, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: ScienceDaily, Purdue University

Scientists searching for clues to understand how superweeds obtain resistance to the popular herbicide glyphosate may have been missing a critical piece of information, a Purdue University study shows.

Picking A Strategy For Unplanted Fields

Experts say cover crops are the best option for no-tillers to suppress weeds, and boost nutrient levels and soil microbial activity ahead of next year’s planting.

By John Dobberstein posted on September 1, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops

No-tillers face some important decisions this fall on what to do with fields that went unplanted because of spring storms that inundated the Midwest.

Managing Residue Key To Corn Emergence

February 24, 2011 | Posted in Residue Management

Source: By Jennifer M. Latzke, Midwest Ag Journal

the same residue that can benefit a crop can also cause emergence stress in cold, wet springs if not properly managed. The issue can be further compounded in no-till continuous corn fields, where there can be a potential for diseases to harbor on last year’s crop residue.

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