NRCS South Dakota soil health specialist Jay Fuhrer visits the no-till operations at Cronin Farms in Potter County, S.D. He discusses the function of a heavy layer of residue as soil armor, the importance of healthy root exudates and he demonstrates water infiltration rates.

The peer group is comprised of producers ranging from central to southeastern Nebraska. By periodically involving the NRCS, No-till on the Plains Winter Conference, sponsoring field days and other resources, they seek to learn and share.