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No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators
[Podcast] Digging Deeper into Cover Crop Benefits with Ray Weil
In this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by Martin Industries, we’re sitting in on a presentation by Ray Weil, Soil Scientist at the University of Maryland to discuss his research. He explains how cover crops influence nutrient profiles, optimal planting dates for cover crops and how well different kinds of cover crops can penetrate dense, compacted soils.
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Digging Deeper to Find Nitrogen-Rich Treasures
Soil samples are typically taken from 6-12 inches, but Ray Weil believes no-tillers must go much deeper to discover the true nature of nutrient availability.
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No-Tillers May Want to Re-Examine Soil Test ‘K’, Application Habits
Study finds little or no correlation between soil-test potassium levels and higher yields, with crop residue and deeper soil reserves providing more than enough of the nutrient.
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20 Ways To Shave Your Nitrogen Rates Without Nicking Yields
Stung by roller-coaster prices, no-tillers are scrutinizing one of their most expensive inputs and living with less applied nitrogen.
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What I've Learned from No-Tilling
No-Till Proving Not To Be a 'Drain' For Illinois Grower
Long-time no-tiller Doug Harford was among the earliest pioneering conservation farmers to break ground on drainage, yield mapping, grid soil sampling and strip-till
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Cover Crops Make Long-Term No-Till Perform Even Better
Iowa no-tiller drills cereal rye as soon as possible after harvesting corn and soybeans for maximum growth and better soil structure
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