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No-Tilling Adds $112 Per Acre in Environmental Value for the Non-Farm Public

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 19, 2021 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Soil Health
While many of our readers certainly recognize the positive impact no-till has on their farm’s profitability, most haven’t recognized the environmentally-friendly value it also brings to America’s non-farm population. By combining the extra cropping value enjoyed by growers with the climate-friendly environmental benefits of this practice, it’s apparent to me that we’ve been underselling the overall worth of no-till.
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Rodale Institute Launching Regenerative Ag Center in Parma, Italy

July 13, 2021 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Soil Health
In the land just outside of Parma, Italy, 6 acres are dedicated to a carbon-neutral village, which includes office space, labs, a scientific garden, a bistro, and more. This may sound like an ideal getaway, but for Davines Group, an international certified B Corp founded in 1983, it’s home. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.
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World Food Prize Winner: Soils Should Have Rights, Too

A pioneer in soil research and Conservation Agriculture, Dr. Rattan Lal paved the way in one of FAO’s key areas of work
July 13, 2021 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Soil Health
Source: United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
A pioneer in soil research and Conservation Agriculture, Dr. Rattan Lal paved the way in one of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) key areas of work. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.
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[Digital Demonstration] EXCAVATOR by Meristem Crop Performance™️

June 29, 2021 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Residue Management, Nutrient Management
Interested in increasing planter speed and efficiency? Watch this in field demonstration presented by No-Till Farmer and Meristem Crop Performance™ to learn about Meristem's crop residue breakdown and nutrient release aid EXCAVATOR™.  To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]
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Encouraging Beneficial Insects for Better Soil Health and Higher Profits

June 1, 2021 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Soil Health
Source: South Dakota Soil Health Coalition
The number of insect species on your farm directly correlates with profits, according to Ecdysis Foundation director, Jonathan Lundgren. This idea of increasing insect life to benefit agricultural operations is paying off for producer Bryan Jorgensen, partner and chief agronomy operations officer at Jorgensen Land & Cattle, says the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition.
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