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Ray Archuleta Announced as Harry Young Jr. Memorial Lecture Series Presenter at the 2018 National No-Tillage Conference

The retired NRCS soil scientist to present premier lecture series general session and a separate session on no-till fertility management at the 2018 National No-Tillage Conference.

November 28, 2017

Retired NRCS soil scientist to present premier lecture series general session and a separate session on no-till fertility management at the 2018 National No-Tillage Conference.

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What’s Ahead for No-Till?

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 18, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Residue Management, Precision Agriculture

A few weeks ago, I asked Dan Towery for his best guess as to what the no-till acreage might be as we approach the end of this decade.

Economics: Jorgensen Land & Cattle Case Study, Part 1 of 5

November 8, 2017 | Posted in Soil Health

This is the first in a five-part series from the NRCS in South Dakota on the money side of soil health and the particulars that apply to the Jorgensen Land & Cattle operation in Ideal, S.D., although the principles can be applied universally.

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Even Though They’re Among Ag’s Latest ‘Buzz Words,’ Cover Crops Offer a Soil-Building Strategy that No-Tillers Have Cashed in on for Several Decades

By Frank Lessiter posted on October 28, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Residue Management

While less than 2% of America’s cropland is seeded to cover crops, a remarkable 77% of no-tillers enjoy the many benefits offered by protecting the soil over the winter months.

Potassium’s Role in Healthy Soils

October 25, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Brian Arnall, soil nutrient specialist for Oklahoma State University Extension, explains the role potassium plays in healthy soils and proper plant development.

[Podcast] Getting to Know the Trillions of Friends Underfoot

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we talk with soil health leader for the National Resources Conservation Service Jennifer Moore-Kucera about the fact that no-till soil is very much alive with life.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on September 21, 2017 | Posted in Soil Health

As Farm Bill Approaches, Time to Consider Healthy Soil

September 21, 2017 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

A better farm future starts with the soil.

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No-Tillers ‘Dig’ Soil Health

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 16, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Residue Management, Soil Health

If, after reading this month’s “Frank Comments” column, you have the idea I’m irritated and disappointed, you will be right. It’s because no-tillers don’t receive the recognition they deserve for being innovators behind today’s soil health and ag sustainability movements.

[Video] Residue and Soil Health Lessons in the Field

August 23, 2017 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health

During a field visit at Cronin Farms in Gettysburg, S.D., NRCS educator Jay Fuhrer talks about residue that forms the armor to protect soils above ground and builds soil organic matter below ground.

Importance of Robust Cover Crop Root Systems

August 22, 2017 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Soil Health Partnership

Dave Moose, a corn and soybean producer from Auburn, Ill., discusses the benefits of no-till cover crops as part of his involvement with the Soil Health Partnership.

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Articles Tagged with ''Soil health''

Ray Archuleta Announced as Harry Young Jr. Memorial Lecture Series Presenter at the 2018 National No-Tillage Conference

What’s Ahead for No-Till?

Economics: Jorgensen Land & Cattle Case Study, Part 1 of 5

Even Though They’re Among Ag’s Latest ‘Buzz Words,’ Cover Crops Offer a Soil-Building Strategy that No-Tillers Have Cashed in on for Several Decades

Potassium’s Role in Healthy Soils

[Podcast] Getting to Know the Trillions of Friends Underfoot

As Farm Bill Approaches, Time to Consider Healthy Soil

No-Tillers ‘Dig’ Soil Health

[Video] Residue and Soil Health Lessons in the Field

Importance of Robust Cover Crop Root Systems

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