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Newly Discovered Trait Helps Plants Grow Deeper Roots in Dry, Compacted Soils

February 3, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Penn State

Crops with stronger, stiffer, lignin-armored roots penetrate hard substrates and promise higher yields, according to new research Penn State University.

Why Roots Matter to Soil, Plants and You

July 11, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: Noble Research Institute

Designing better roots is an important avenue to increase yield, reduce fertilizer use and promote soil health, says Larry York at the Noble Research Institute.

[Podcast] Regenerating No-Till Soils After a Season of Saturated Soil

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., we welcome Barry Fisher, a veteran soil health expert and regional team leader with Indiana’s NRCS office to discuss soil health strategies.

By Mark McNeely posted on May 25, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

From the Desk of Laura Barrera

Three Lessons from 10-Plus Years of No-Tilling

By Laura Barrera posted on April 5, 2016

California no-tiller Michael Crowell shares some of the key lessons he’s learned from giving up the plow and tips he has for future growers before they make the leap to no-till.

Under the Microscope: Nutrient Placement in No-Till and Strip-Till Systems

Researcher Fabian Fernandez shares results from nutrient uptake studies, looking at the pros and cons of applications in no-till and strip-till.

By Ian Gronau posted on January 11, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management

“I’m putting all my nutrients right in the root zone,” seems to be the most popular refrain among strip-tillers as they ponder the benefits of the practice.

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