Articles by Mark Moore

Roots Are The Foundation For No-Till Success

Understanding how soil biology relates to nutrient availability can help no-tillers in the long run.

By Mark Moore posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Understanding soil biology is critical to improving the soil profile for no-tillers. Jill Clapperton, a rhizosphere ecologist and agro-ecosystem consultant from Florence, Mont., promotes an understanding of how soil biology and ecology interact with cropping and soil management systems to facilitate long-term soil quality and productivity.

Roller-Crimper Gains No-Till Fans

This tool could help cover crop managers reduce burndown costs, or possibly help some no-tillers go organic.

By Mark Moore posted on December 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment

When Randy Raper was touring rural Paraguay in 1997, he probably didn’t realize that a device he saw might become a useful tool for no-tillers who want to better manage their cover crops.

Killing Annual Ryegrass Takes Attention To Detail

Time of day, temperature are key factors when controlling this valuable cover crop.

By Mark Moore posted on November 1, 2008 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

With its deep root system that breaks up compacted soils, annual ryegrass is an attractive cover. But those deep roots can also make it a challenge for no-tillers to burn down.

Focus On The Details With High-Yielding No-Till Wheat

Improving stand uniformity, fertility levels and seed placement often require little expense but can bring increased no-till profits.

By Mark Moore posted on September 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

While corn and soybeans received the lion’s share of the press this year as prices moved sharply higher, wheat producers have also been enjoying healthy prices. It’s also spurring more interest in no-till winter wheat, which many soil experts say makes the ideal rotational crop with corn and soybeans.

Fall Nitrogen Requires A Balancing Act

Reduce your spring workload and apply nitrogen more cheaply, but the risk of leaching could leave you short of nitrogen when corn needs it.

By Mark Moore posted on August 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

When you have a spring season like 2008, you can understand why some growers make an effort to apply at least some of their nitrogen in the fall. But just because you get your nitrogen applied before winter flies, that doesn’t mean it will all be there next spring and summer when your corn needs it.

Steer Clear Of Fall Strip-Till Gaffes

Manufacturers share the most common errors producers make when strip-tilling in the field — and explain how to avoid them.

By Mark Moore posted on August 1, 2008 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Strip-till remains an up-and-coming management practice being used by more growers each season. But because it’s a new technique for many producers — and one that requires a high degree of management — it’s easy to make mistakes.

Corn Rootworm Treatments Pay Big Returns

By Mark Moore posted on July 7, 2008 | Posted in Crop Protection

No-tiller's yields dropped as much as 14 bushels per acre when rootworms were not controlled.

Happy Worms Mean More Profitable No-Till Yields

Michigan producer creates a nearly perfect no-till ecosystem with the help of night crawlers.

By Mark Moore posted on July 1, 2008 | Posted in Soil Health

Jim Brushaber’s farm may not look different on the surface, but he invites you to dig a little deeper.

Take Two Cuts In One Pass

This Washington producer added a second cutter for more effective management of small grains residue.

By Mark Moore posted on July 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

As Ron Kile began to study how no-till would fit into his farming operation, he had one lingering concern: residue management.

No-Tilling In Tough Conditions

Cover crops, multipurpose planter help Ontario no-tiller manage soils with high clay content.

By Mark Moore posted on June 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

On the north shore of Lake Ontario stands a piece of land that is circled by bays and inlets of the great lake.

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