Kansas State University Research and Extension conducted field, laboratory and computer modeling studies to come up with the following best management practices for no-till cropping systems.

Looking at current field research and the literature available on the topic of minimizing losses of phosphorus at the edge of the field, the following recommendations are a starting point to maximizing productivity while minimizing environmental impacts on water quality.

Ohio State University Extension, in conjunction with the Natural Resource Conversation Service and the Ohio No-till Council have developed a third tillage system for farmers to consider.