Soil Health - Articles

Partnership Addresses Carbon Market Reluctance by Lowering Risk

By No-Till Farmer Staff posted on February 26, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Addressing the demand for sustainability in agriculture, CIBO Carbon Bridge is partnering with Bushel to incentivize the adoption of regenerative ag practices.

UW Study Claims 24% More GHG for Ethanol than Gasoline

By Brian O'Connor posted on February 25, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Researchers estimate ethanol contributes at least 24% more greenhouse gas emissions than regular gasoline, based on price-driven land use changes. Critics say no-till could make all the difference.

[Podcast] Plant Once, Harvest for Years with Perennial Kernza

For this No-Till Farmer podcast, sponsored by Yetter Farm Equipment, Contributing Editor Dan Crummett speaks with plant biologist Lee DeHaan of The Land Institute where the breeding of Kernza and other perennial crops has been underway since 2003. Listen in as Dan and Lee discuss the characteristics of Kernza, how to grow it, the potential of the developing markets and more.

February 25, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

For this No-Till Farmer podcast, sponsored by Yetter Farm Equipment, Contributing Editor Dan Crummett speaks with plant biologist Lee DeHaan of The Land Institute where the breeding of Kernza and other perennial crops has been underway since 2003. Listen in as Dan and Lee discuss the characteristics of Kernza, how to grow it, the potential of the developing markets and more.

Precise Cover Crop Mixtures, Seeding Rates Improve Outcomes

February 24, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

Source: South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University study recommends selecting cover crop varieties based on goals, environmental factors for better results.

Soil Function Key to Regenerative No-Till

Putting soil health at the center of a no-till operation can take a farm from status quo to truly regenerative with balanced and diversified soil biology, improved aggregate stability, increased water infiltration rates and improved nutrient cycling.

By Dan Crummett posted on February 24, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Longtime soil conservationist Barry Fisher says improving soil health requires well-planned, step-by-step actions aimed at specific goals. However, taking those steps can seems daunting, especially if they add complexity to a system that seems to be working well.

Webinar Replay

[Webinar] The Key to Crop Nutrition: Establishing Biology at Planting to Supply Nutrients

February 23, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Join David Miller as he explains the connections between soil health, plant health, and regenerative practices.

14th Annual No-Till Operational Benchmark Study

No-Till Remains Strong, High Interest in Biologicals, Love-Hate with Covers?

14th annual No-Till Operational Benchmark Study shows yields, acreage up as cost, nutrient uncertainties loom.

By Brian O'Connor posted on February 23, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

No-Till Farmer’s annual benchmark survey received 480 responses from growers in the U.S. and Canada. Results showed the ongoing strength of the no-till movement as the 60th anniversary of the commercial launch of the practice will be marked later this year.

Gabe Brown Addresses the State of No-Till Soils

February 21, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health

In a presentation to the Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil and Healthy Water, Brown joked about taking over his own family farm following years of tilling, and used that as launching point to talk about the difference between soil subjected to intensive tilling and no-till fields.