Messages from the mainstream media suggest that herbicides, insecticides and synthetic fertilizers are doing grave damage to the environment. But a survey of scientific literature shows that damage is minimal and short-lived while damage from tillage is much more severe.
Kansas State University Extension revisits the importance of measuring soil aggregates as a way to determine the structural status of the soil — which plays an important role in water infiltration, aeration, root penetration, carbon storage, and nutrient cycling.
In explaining why his no-tilled fields looked so much better than those of his neighbors across the road that were extensively tilled, Roberto Peiretti indicated it was because he had simply “done nothing” while others worked their ground.
Sustaining and further crop yield is the top objective of soil health. In this FREE eGuide, you'll discover smarter, sustainable fertilizing strategies that will help you identify how much nutrition is already available in your soil so that you can plan and optimize your fertilizer applications.
Results of the 2019 National Sorghum Producers Yield Contest were released recently. Find out how well no-till practices did in raising competitive yields for sorghum growers compared to conventional tillage.
One of the newest frontiers for scientific discovery, soil is offering new insights into the benefits of no-till farm management. A recent study by South Dakota State University, measuring 8 different enzymes, bacteria, fungi, organic carbon and nitrogen, found significant improvements in no-till fields compared to conventionally tilled fields.
The 24th class of No-Till Innovators have supported the adoption of cover crops, better nutrient management, improved soil health and timely, educational events and opportunities.
Three individuals and one organization are being recognized as the 24th class of No-Till Innovators for their commitment to the advancement of no-till farming systems in North America and worldwide.
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On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin-Till, we’re broadcasting from the road at the 2024 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa!
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