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Focusing Solely on No-Till Misses the Point

Father of biological farming, Gary Zimmer, shares his controversial philosophy on no-till and common misconceptions about good soil health

By Mackane Vogel posted on December 29, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Regenerative agriculture has many different definitions. Practices such as no-till, cover crops, grazing and other soil health improvement strategies are often placed under different umbrellas of conservation agriculture, sustainable agriculture and several other similar titles.

In Depth: The Money-Making Power of Soil Microbes

Reducing soil disturbance, increasing plant diversity and adding livestock to farms accelerates soil health and productivity, helping growers stay profitable, soil experts say.

By Angela Lovell posted on July 11, 2019 | Posted in Soil Health

The challenge ahead for farmers is to produce more food on a declining land area, with soils and ecosystems that are continually being degraded — all while using less water, energy and natural resources under difficult economic circumstances.

Farmer Simon Cowell Urges Farmers to Improve Soil Biology with No-Till Approach

May 31, 2018 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: East Anglian Daily Times

An Essex arable farmer says his yields have not suffered since he switched to a no-till system 12 years ago.

Biofertilizers Helping No-Tillers Save Money, Fix Soils and Boost Yields

With a little time investment and a cheap source, soils and crops can benefit from biosolids, compost, biochar, sea plant extracts and other natural products.

By John Dobberstein posted on March 10, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

While no-tillers typically enjoy a reduction in fuel, machinery costs and labor when compared to their conventional-tillage neighbors, fertilizing their soils and crops isn’t getting any cheaper.

Using Compost to Increase Water-Holding Capacity

October 25, 2015 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

Source: Michigan State University Extension

Michigan State University Extension explains how applying compost can help increase the soil’s organic matter content, which in turn increases its water-holding capacity.

Obsession With Soil Health Paves Way For Better No-Tilling

Indiana no-tiller Dave Chance uses a combination of compost, cover crops and vertical tillage to tame high-clay soils and boost yields.

By John Dobberstein posted on August 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

For Dave Chance, building a successful no-till system has come from a combination of timely discoveries, deliberate decisions and a healthy fascination with soil health.

Ideas And Imagination Leading To No-Till’s Second Revolution

Researchers are discussing, and even experimenting with, possibilities that could make their way into your field management strategies and no-till profits.

By Ron Perszewski posted on December 1, 2005 | Posted in Nutrient Management

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