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Regen Farming Tools Go Beyond Just Keeping Carbon

By Clay Pope posted on February 10, 2021

Regenerative farming practices can do a lot more for no-tillers than just sequester carbon in the soil, says Clay Pope.

No-Till Practices in Vulnerable Areas Significantly Reduce Soil Erosion

February 2, 2021

Source: University of Illinois

Completely shifting to no-till would reduce soil loss and sediment yield by more than 70%, according to a new University of Illinois study. But even a partial change in tilling practices while focusing on the most vulnerable areas could have significant results, researchers say.

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.

By John Dobberstein posted on October 28, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management, Soil Health

Every farm faces at least some challenges adopting no-till practices. But when it comes to sticking with the practice, Ron Willis’ feelings on the matter are pretty clear.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

It’s Not Just About Today

By John Dobberstein posted on July 13, 2017 | Posted in Soil Health

It would be easy to lower expectations when you’re only getting 12-14 inches of precipitation each year. But that’s not the case for Steve and Becky Camp, who converted to no-till and made big changes in their rotation to keep something growing on their land as much of the growing season as possible.

The Five Principles of Soil Health

March 8, 2017 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: South Dakota State University Extension

Jay Fuhrer of the NRCS explains why soil armor, minimizing soil disturbance, plant diversity, continual live plant roots and livestock integration are all key to soil health.

How Cover Crop Mixes are Revving up No-Till Systems

From simple pairs to complex 15-way combinations, cover crop cocktails are helping no-tillers harness numerous soil-health benefits.

By John Dobberstein posted on April 16, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

A single species of cover crop like annual ryegrass, cereal rye or radish, seeded alone, can produce a large number of benefits for a no-tiller.

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No-Till Harvest Update: Great Yields, Tough Market

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, we head to Amboy, Ill., where Dave Thompson shares his top takeaways from harvest season. Univ. of Illinois soil scientist Andrew Margenot discusses why some no-tillers might want to dial back P and K rates next growing season.

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