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Virtual Fencing Simplifies No-Tiller’s Integration of Livestock
Solar-powered collars allow farmers to create virtual paddocks, monitor cattle & minimize labor requirements
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[Podcast] Soil Health, No-Till & the Regenerative Agriculture Movement with Monte Bottens
In this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by Crop Vitality and Thio-Sul, editor Frank Lessiter sits down with Monte Bottens, a northwest Illinois no-tiller and the current CEO of Ag Solutions Network.
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Not Your Grandfather’s No-Tiller: Rethinking the Farm of the Future
From alternatives to investing in new farm equipment to embracing data-driven economic decision-making, the next generation of no-tiller will need to be tech and business savvy.
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Get to the Roots to Maximize Corn Yields
Taking a look at how the corn roots grow under different conditions can provide valuable insight into choosing the right hybrids and making necessary management changes.
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Cover Crops Vs. Tile: Which Is The Best?
In the spring, cover crops might serve as a less-expensive alternative to tile systems for drying out fields. But tile has its own perks, and the two systems may be best working together.
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Understanding Corn Root Types and Root Growth to Maximize No-Till Yield - Monte Bottens - NNTC 2016 Presentation - MP3 Download
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When you understand how roots grow and the major corn root types, you’ll have a unique insight of how to select the right hybrid based on drainage, soil types, cover crops and residue cover. In this presentation, Monte Bottens discusses the characteristics of the major corn root types, including the new water-efficiency genetics. The president of California Ag Solutions also walks through why and how roots grow, including how you can positively or negatively impact root growth. He shares how you can set up an on-farm field trial to discover the root types of the hybrids you plant and the impact you can have on crop yield with proper hybrid selection.
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