Articles by Mark Watson

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Managing Nitrogen With Field Peas in Your No-Till Rotation

No-tillers should follow soil lab recommendations and not take too much of an ‘N’ credit for fertilizer applications on crops following field peas.

By Mark Watson posted on November 23, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management

No-tillers should follow soil lab recommendations and not take too much of an ‘N’ credit for fertilizer applications on crops following field peas.

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Building a More Successful No-Till Rotation

The key is constructing a rotation that fully utilizes available moisture and produces enough residue for the whole no-till system to succeed, says No-Till Notes columnist Mark Watson.

By Mark Watson posted on November 9, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Water Management

The key is constructing a rotation that fully utilizes available moisture and produces enough residue for the whole no-till system to succeed, says No-Till Notes columnist Mark Watson.

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It’s More Than Just No-Till

Adding diverse crop rotations to no-till systems will move your operation in the direction of improved soil quality.

By Mark Watson posted on October 26, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health

Adding diverse crop rotations to no-till systems will move your operation in the direction of improved soil quality.

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Reflecting on the Value of Water

Water value might be defined a variety of ways by different people, but it all points to the bottom line.

By Mark Watson posted on September 28, 2016 | Posted in Water Management

I’ve been thinking about the value of water and what this resource means to our communities. Since we’ve tapped into this resource we have experienced significant economic growth in our agricultural community, primarily with center pivot irrigation.

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Signing Off: Mark Watson Pens Last ‘No-Till Notes’ Column

By Mark Watson posted on August 24, 2016 | Posted in Residue Management, Water Management

Longtime educator for the Panhandle No-Till Alliance shares gratitude to agriculture influencers, industry leaders and readers for helping no-till thrive in the Great Plains.

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No-Till Key to Preserving Water for Future Generations

By Mark Watson posted on August 10, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

Eliminating tillage will be necessary to reduce evaporation, make irrigation more efficient and preserve the Ogalla aquifer’s dwindling resources.

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Winter Wheat, Field Peas Looking Like Profitable Partners

By Mark Watson posted on July 27, 2016 | Posted in Water Management

A no-till who replaced summerfallow with field peas has nearly doubled water-use efficiency in winter wheat without a yield reduction.

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Water-Use Efficiency: What’s Your Rating?

By Mark Watson posted on July 13, 2016 | Posted in Residue Management, Water Management

Comparing water efficiency data with numerous cropping systems can help you determine which rotations are best suited to maximize available moisture and improve profitability.

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10 Tips for Successful No-Till Production: No. 9

By Mark Watson posted on June 22, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management, Water Management

No-tillers can harvest more moisture and ‘manage their bucket’ if they focus in improving soil organic matter and water-holding capacity on their farm.

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10 Tips for Successful No-Till Production: No. 8

By Mark Watson posted on June 8, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Crop rotations and residual herbicides can help no-tillers diversify modes of action against resistant weeds and protect what remains of glyphosate’s effectiveness.

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Articles by Mark Watson

Managing Nitrogen With Field Peas in Your No-Till Rotation

Building a More Successful No-Till Rotation

It’s More Than Just No-Till

Reflecting on the Value of Water

Signing Off: Mark Watson Pens Last ‘No-Till Notes’ Column

No-Till Key to Preserving Water for Future Generations

Winter Wheat, Field Peas Looking Like Profitable Partners

Water-Use Efficiency: What’s Your Rating?

10 Tips for Successful No-Till Production: No. 9

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