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For Every $1 of Government Funding Invested in No-Till Research and Education, Western Canadian Growers, Suppliers and Consumers Earned $109 in On-Going Benefits

By Frank Lessiter posted on December 29, 2020 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Residue Management, Soil Health
With a new administration taking over in Washington, climate change is going to get much more attention. In fact, the new presidential team has already committed to helping farmers expand the use of no-till, cover crops and carbon sequestration in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Back to Basics with No-Till Planting

Leveling Your No-Till Planter for Better Results

A simple review of the planter bar’s setup can help no-tillers prevent many problems with seed placement and furrow closing and provide you with better planting results.
By John Dobberstein posted on December 4, 2020 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Equipment, Precision Agriculture
This is part one of a four-article series covering the essentials of no-till planting and seeding to help growers get better results
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[Webinar] Digging into Soil Health: The Role of Soil Microbes

November 24, 2020 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Soil Health
It’s no secret that soil health is important. And for those looking to maximize the health of your soil, leveraging soil microbes to improve soil health and yield is the key. Healthy soils can affect a number of results from crop yield, to disease suppression, nutrient availability and more. [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]
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Crop Diversification Can Improve Environmental Outcomes Without Sacrificing Yields

November 12, 2020 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Soil Health
Source: Iowa State University
A new study shows diversifying agricultural systems beyond a narrow selection of crops leads to a range of ecosystem improvements while also maintaining or improving yields. But the study said some marketing and agricultural policy considerations will have to change for farmers to adopt diversification practices more widely, says Iowa State University.
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Breaking Through to the ‘Root’ Cause of Compacted Soil

Soil compaction can limit yields, cause flooding and runoff and limit nutrient uptake in plants. But breaking up compacted soils with iron is not the answer, according to soil health consultant Jim Hoorman — biology is.
By Julia Gerlach posted on October 19, 2020 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Residue Management, Soil Health
Soggy fields and heavy grain carts are a common combination in fall, and can lead to deeply rutted and compacted fields. And it’s no joke. Soil compaction can reduce yields by up to 60% and it’s been shown to persist for up to 9 years, according to Jim Hoorman.
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