There appears to be an attempt to improve soil health in a number of tilled fields, but South Dakota State University Extension warns that it's only a Band-Aid to solving a bigger problem.

Adding diverse crop rotations to no-till systems will move your operation in the direction of improved soil quality.

With a wet harvest leaving farmers in many areas of western Canada considering options for addressing soil compaction, one option is seeding cover crops —specifically radishes — to break up root-restricting compacted soil, says Yvonne Lawley, plant science professor and researcher at the University of Manitoba.

Are you still wrestling with questions over soil fertility issues in your no-tilled pastures? A recent blog post from Oklahoma State University Extension’s Brian Arnall might shed some light on the situation for you.

Although many landowners may not give much thought to weed control as a soil health measure, South Dakota State University Extension says the two go hand-in-hand.

University of Illinois researchers conducting a meta-analysis of 62 studies examining the effect of tillage on soil microbes found no-till systems had greater soil microbial biomass and enzymatic activity than tilled soils.

Josh Lofton, cropping systems specialist for Oklahoma State University Extension, discusses management considerations for growers no-tilling canola this fall and what to look out for with insect pressure.