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8 Subcategories of Biologicals & What They Do

By Michaela Paukner posted on January 25, 2024 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Biologicals could be the next step for an operation that has seeding practices, fertility needs and pest management figured out, according to Connor Sible, research associate at the University of Illinois.

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Bucking The Tillage Trend In An Alpine Desert

No-till practices are saving Colorado grower Billy Burns’ soils, and even helping his fields recover from a tragic herbicide mistake.

By Billy Burns and Martha Mintz posted on September 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

As no-tillers we are definitely an oddity here in the highly productive San Luis Valley of Colorado. While we strive to keep our acres covered and undisturbed, the farmers surrounding us move masses of earth with every crop.

A Biological Boost For Breaking Down Residue

Here’s a look at some of the products that could boost soil microbial activity and speed up decomposition of the toughest no-till residue.

By Martha Mintz posted on August 1, 2011 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management

Enzymes, microbes and humic acids may be the next evolution in residue management, as no-tillers continue searching for ways to increase biological activity in their soils and break down tough cornstalks.

First-Time Soybean Fields May Not Nodulate Properly

August 7, 2009 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Horst Bohner, a no-till soybean specialist from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food & Rural Affairs, says a number of first-time soybean fields that were inoculated this year did not nodulate properly.

Ethanol Production Boom Foreseen, Creating Windfall For No-Tillers

After decades of little movement, this gasoline additive is heading toward mass production using corn residue from no-till fields.

By Ron Perszewski posted on October 1, 2003 | Posted in Equipment

This time looks like the mass production of ethanol is really going to happen, and many farmers — especially no-tillers — could prosper because the fuel can now be made from corn residue.

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No-Till’s Secret Weapon

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2003 | Posted in Soil Health

While it's not likely to be a paying proposition in your no-till fields, gardeners are being encouraged to purchase earthworm castings to improve the productivity of their soils. Marketing materials for these casting products definitely show the correlation as to why increased earthworm numbers in your no-tilled fields help boost yields and protect the environment.

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