More Tips About Using Cover-Crop Mixes in No-Till Systems

Twenty-one more no-tillers share how they’re using cover crop ‘cocktails’ of every size to improve soil tilth, shade out weeds, capture and recycle soil nutrients and help reduce erosion.

By John Dobberstein posted on April 15, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Twenty-one more no-tillers share how they’re using cover crop ‘cocktails’ of every size to improve soil tilth, shade out weeds, capture and recycle soil nutrients and help reduce erosion.

Move to Twin Rows, Cover Crops Boosts Efficiency, Saves More Soil

A twin-row conversion helped Greencastle, Ind., no-tiller Ron Cash increase corn populations, while cover crops are giving him greater control over erosion issues.

By John Dobberstein posted on December 14, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment

Erosion has always been a big concern for Greencastle, Ind., no-tiller Ron Cash.

Adjusting Equipment, Adding Crops Improves No-Till Operation

Jordan and Katie Hancock have added variable-rate technology, cover crops, canola and strip-till to their no-till farm in southern Kentucky to control erosion, save inputs and increase profits.

By Laura Barrera posted on September 21, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Precision Agriculture

NO-TILL IS A natural solution to stopping erosion and pumping up profits, but the Hancock family is looking to do better

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More Tips About Using Cover-Crop Mixes in No-Till Systems

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Adjusting Equipment, Adding Crops Improves No-Till Operation

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