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Julia Gerlach
Julia Gerlach is the former Executive Editor of No-Till Farmer. She has a lengthy background in publishing and a longtime interest in gardening and mycology. She graduated with a B.A. in music and philosophy from Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wis.
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[Podcast] Two Rookies on Crimping Rye in Green-Planted No-Till Soybeans
For this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Manufacturing, we chat with no-tillers Sheldon Luehmann of Lewiston, Minn., and Mike Unruh of Winona, Minn., as well as Lance Klessig, a Resource Specialist with the Winona County Soil & Water Conservation District.
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No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators
[Podcast] Benefitting from Long-Term No-Till with Jerry Grigar, Part 2
In this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by Martin Industries, Frank Lessiter continue his talk with Retired Michigan State Agronomist Jerry Grigar, about many of the lessons learned from decades of using no-till practices on Jerry’s 140-acre farm, where he no-tills black beans, soybeans, oats, wheat and hay.
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[Podcast] Conservation and Innovation with NRCS Chief, Terry Cosby
For this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Manufacturing, we caught up with chief of the NRCS, Terry Cosby to hear about how his childhood experience on the farm shaped his views on conservation, his goals for the agency during his tenure, his thoughts on the Biden Administration’s plan to have 30% of U.S. lands and waters under conservation by the year 2030, and much more.
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No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators
[Podcast] Benefitting from Long-Term No-Till with Jerry Grigar, Part 1
In this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by Martin Industries, Frank Lessiter talks with Retired Michigan State Agronomist Jerry Grigar about many of the lessons learned from decades of working with farmers to improve no-till techniques and equipment.
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Fixing a Leaky System with Cover Crops
Facing continued leaching of agricultural nutrients into streams and waterways, researchers are studying cover crops for their ability to stop the leaks. So far, the results are mixed.
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[Podcast] Terminating Covers the Right Way
For this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Manufacturing, we're featuring Josh Lofton, Cropping System Specialist with Oklahoma State University. Lofton will discuss the timing of cover crop termination, differences in termination timing for various cover crop species, improper cover crop termination, and more.
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3 Signs Your Soil Microbes May Be Out of Balance
Soil microbes may be hidden from view below ground but clues to how they’re affecting soil health can be readily seen by the naked eye, says molecular biologist Dave Stark.
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Battling Herbicide-Resistant Weeds in Non-GMO Soybeans
No-tillers can get a premium for growing non-GMO soybeans — but not if herbicide resistant weeds win out. Step up to the challenge with advice from weed scientist Mark Loux.
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