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Soil Temperature, Weather Key to No-Tiller Fall N Application

October 20, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Water Management

Source: Iowa State University

While soybean harvest seems to be winding down, we need to be carefully monitoring the soil temperature and weather forecast before applying nitrogen-containing fertilizers this fall. Nitrogen prices remain incredibly high, making it especially critical that we retain all the nitrogen we can for the crop this coming year.

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No-Till Can Save The World, If We Let It

By Rod Sommerfield posted on October 17, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

I wonder is there a time where we will pass the point of no return because of some people’s greed, lack of knowledge or resistance to change. Will there be the resources to provide for the generations to come?

[Podcast] Pennsylvanian Karl Dirks Uses No-Till for Fertility Balance

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we're joined by Karl Dirks who farms about 1,000 acres of Pennsylvania ground near Mount Joy, Pa. He faced better-than-usual precipitation conditions and higher pest pressure to accomplish no-till success.

By Brian O'Connor posted on October 14, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Water Management

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we're joined by Karl Dirks who farms about 1,000 acres of Pennsylvania ground near Mount Joy, Pa. He faced better-than-usual precipitation conditions and higher pest pressure to accomplish no-till success.

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No-Till Can Fight Climate Change

October 13, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

The carbon market system is a Wild West right now, says no-tiller Trey Hill. But carbon-smart farming and balancing carbon-to-nitrogen ratios in your fields starts with cover crops.

Hoorman: Soil Conditions Should Guide No-Tillers on Lime

By James Hoorman posted on October 12, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

Source: Hoorman Soil Health Services

After crops are harvested, fall is a good time to apply lime. While lime can be applied any time, ideally, the soil should be dry to allow good spreading with out rutting up a field. Here are some tips for fall lime spreading.

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K-State: Successful Spring No-Tilling Starts With Soil Testing in the Fall

October 11, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Water Management

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Kansas State soil scientist Dorivar Ruiz Diaz saysfarmers should be aware that that dry conditions in much of Kansas this year could impact their ability to get an accurate soil analysis. For example, a soil’s pH level – a measure of how acidic or basic the soil is – can be misleading depending on the accumulation of solids or hydrogen at the surface.

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Pope: Drylands Are Very Dry

By Clay Pope posted on October 11, 2022 | Posted in Water Management

With what seems like an ever-extending drought now settled in on the region, I think its important that we start sharing more of the stories of the farmer, ranchers and rural communities affected by this weather trend.

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Jeff Mitchell: California No-Till Needs a New Pitch

By Jeff Mitchell posted on October 7, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection, Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

Farmers stand to gain multiple benefits by increasing soil structural stability, water infiltration and storage and biodiversity.

No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators

[Video] Randall Reeder and the History of Ridge-Tilling

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by SOURCE®️ by Sound Agriculture, Randall Reeder and Frank Lessiter discuss ridge-tilling.

By Julia Gerlach posted on October 7, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management, Water Management

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by SOURCE®️ by Sound Agriculture, Randall Reeder and Frank Lessiter discuss the history of ridge-tilling.

No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators

[Podcast] Randall Reeder and the History of Ridge-Tilling

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by SOURCE®️ by Sound Agriculture, Randall Reeder and Frank Lessiter discuss ridge-tilling.

By Brian O'Connor and Frank Lessiter posted on October 7, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management, Water Management

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by SOURCE®️ by Sound Agriculture, Randall Reeder and Frank Lessiter discuss the history of ridge-tilling.

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Soil Temperature, Weather Key to No-Tiller Fall N Application

No-Till Can Save The World, If We Let It

[Podcast] Pennsylvanian Karl Dirks Uses No-Till for Fertility Balance

No-Till Can Fight Climate Change

Hoorman: Soil Conditions Should Guide No-Tillers on Lime

K-State: Successful Spring No-Tilling Starts With Soil Testing in the Fall

Pope: Drylands Are Very Dry

Jeff Mitchell: California No-Till Needs a New Pitch

[Video] Randall Reeder and the History of Ridge-Tilling

[Podcast] Randall Reeder and the History of Ridge-Tilling

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