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Articles by John Dobberstein
Is Glyphosate Harming Your No-Tilled Soils?
Researchers say the widely used herbicide is lingering longer than previously thought and could negatively impact soil and plant health.
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No-Till Benefits Add Up to Dollars and ‘Sense’
The Willis family has seen double-digit yield increases, healthier soils and reduced erosion after 30-plus years of no-tilling and covers.
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[Podcast] The Importance of Sulfur and Tips for Utilizing it for Your Crops
In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we are joined by fertility expert Neal Kinsey, to discuss the need for sulfur and its significant role in plant protein, nodulation in legumes, seed and chlorophyll production, rooting ability and disease protection.
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From the Desk of John Dobberstein
A Story Worth Telling
In case you missed it, yet another powerful testimonial to the benefits of no-till practices aired recently, this time on a major cable TV channel.
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Tips for Better Management of Cereal Rye in Corn, Soybeans
Termination timing, planting depth, seed-to-soil contact and armyworm control are important considerations in making rye the most useful tool for no-till systems.
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Raising Cover Crop Seed May Alleviate Supply Headaches
No-tillers could lower costs and diversify income by raising cover crop seed, but knowing state and federal seed laws is important if it becomes a business.
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