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How Embracing Soil Biology Leads to Better No-Till Profitability

Ray Archuleta explains why soil biology is so important to crop production and how utilizing soil life more aggressively can boost no-till performance.

By Laura Barrera posted on December 28, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Ray Archuleta has more hope for the soils affected by the 1985 Chernobyl nuclear power-plant explosion than he does for most agricultural fields in the U.S.

Life Still Thrives in Frozen Soils

January 15, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Soil Science Society of America

Despite the frigid temperatures in northern climates, the soil is still teeming with life and protecting the plant roots, animals and microbes from freezing, says the Soil Science Society of America.

All Roads Lead Back To Soil Health

NRCS soil scientist Ray Archuleta believes promoting healthy no-till soils requires a lot more than just ceasing tillage operations. It means following the lead of nature.

By Mark Parker posted on November 1, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

For no-tillers aiming for sustainable and profitable crop production, optimizing soil health and function is the ultimate endgame, says Ray Archuleta.

No-Till Notes

No-Till Vs.Strip-Till

Is there a strip-till advantage, or can most no-tillers match strip-till yields with better management?

By Jim Leverich posted on November 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Soil Health, Strip-Till Farming

As more producers move toward no-till systems for conservation compliance and to reduce costs, some have chosen strip-till. Research shows strip-till corn yields have been slightly higher and more consistent than no-till in some areas.

Videos

The Future of Conservation Ag: Young No-Tillers Carry the Torch

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Sound Agriculture, young no-tillers James Hepp of Rockwell City, Iowa and Joel Reddick of Bardwell, Ky., share their opinions on what it will take for the next generation of farmers to carry the conservation torch.

Events

Soil Health Winter Workshop -- Highway 14 Tour Stop

Date: 02/18/25

Location: Owatonna, MN 55060, MN

This year’s focus is “Making soil health work with economics, research, and experience in the field.”

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Items Tagged with 'soil life'

ARTICLES

How Embracing Soil Biology Leads to Better No-Till Profitability

Life Still Thrives in Frozen Soils

All Roads Lead Back To Soil Health

No-Till Vs.Strip-Till

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