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Articles by John Dobberstein
No-Till and Cover Crops Fixing Soils, Protecting the Bay
Ronnie and Dwight Forrester are improving nutrient efficiency and soil health on their Virginia farm with variable-rate fertilizer applications and diverse cover-crop mixes.
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What Crop Rotation Can Do for Soil Biology
A soil biologist explains how a high ‘diversity index’ of cash crops and covers unlocks soil biology potential and increases the viability of no-till systems.
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Opening the Door to Change Sparks No-Tilling Success
Steve Tucker sees a profitable future for his no-till operation with a commitment to cropping diversity and keeping soils covered.
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No-Till Evolution Begins with a First Step
After nearly going broke with heavy tillage and weathered soils, Johnny Hunter is staking his farming future on planting green.
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10 Tips to Make Combines a Well-Tuned No-Till Asset
Adjustments to sickles, flighting, sieves, stripper plates and other components can keep more grain in the tank and make harvest more efficient.
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