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Biofertilizers Helping No-Tillers Save Money, Fix Soils and Boost Yields

With a little time investment and a cheap source, soils and crops can benefit from biosolids, compost, biochar, sea plant extracts and other natural products.

By John Dobberstein posted on March 10, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

While no-tillers typically enjoy a reduction in fuel, machinery costs and labor when compared to their conventional-tillage neighbors, fertilizing their soils and crops isn’t getting any cheaper.

Considerations for Recycling Phosphorus

November 6, 2017 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management

Source: Alberta Canola Producers Commission

Experts are continuing to research ways of slowing the leak in the phosphorus cycle through utilizing struvite, biosolids and other non-traditional sources, says the Alberta Canola Producers Commission.

Studies Show Biosolids Can Boost Soil Phosphorus Levels For Years

January 26, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Phys.org

Treated wastewater solids called biosolids are sometimes used by farmers to boost soil nutrient levels.

Biosolids, Technology Boost Dryland No-Till

Nutrient-laden sludge, terraces, precision ag and equipment improvements help Nebraska no-tiller reclaim unproductive fields.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 1, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Water Management

Had Dave Nielsen simply accepted the early tales of frustration he heard, no-till might not have become the dominant practice on his dryland farm. Instead, he decided to place more trust in early no-till innovators and university experts in his area.

Biosolids Good For No-Tiller; Neighbors Hate It

September 8, 2009 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: By Josh Mrozinski, The Scranton Times-Tribune

With fertilizer too costly, no-till farmer Chris Lantzsch is cutting down on expenses by using free, treated biosolids from sewage treatment plants.

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