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Strip-Till Corn Yields 9 Bushels Higher Than No-Till Average in Dry Year

Steady yields & increased cover crop usage among key takeaways from 11th annual Strip-Till Operational Benchmark Study

By Noah Newman posted on July 9, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Strip-Till Farming

Strip-Till Farmer’s 11th annual Strip-Till Operational Benchmark Study, with responses from 215 strip-tillers across the U.S., shows that strip-till yields didn’t take much of a dip in 2023, despite much of the country experiencing dry or drought conditions.

Predictions for the Future of No-Till Farming

By Randall Reeder posted on January 26, 2023 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Source: Ohio's Country Journal

Will these “futuristic” ideas be a part of your no-till farm in 10-20 years?

Intercropping Increases Yields While Reducing the Use of Fertilizers

June 12, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Source: Wageningen University & Research

A meta-analysis of 226 experiments showed that intercropping can increase yields by 16-29% while reducing fertilizer use by 19-36%, according to scientists at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands.

Maximizing Solar Efficiency for Higher Profits, Better Soil Health

Gaston, Ind., no-tiller Jason Mauck captures maximum sunlight and carbon through relay intercropping cash crops and cover crops and integrating manure.

By Julia Gerlach posted on February 21, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Gaston, Ind., no-tiller Jason Mauck captures maximum sunlight and carbon through relay intercropping cash crops and cover crops and integrating manure.

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No-Till Planting Green: Getting Started

| Posted in Seeding & Planting

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No-Till on the Plains

Tracking Microbial Impact on Crop Production

April 26, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

Integration of no-till, crop diversity and cover crops increases microbial activity and diversity and can boost crop yields by 15-30%, with the same or even reduced inputs, says USDA researcher Randy Anderson.

Corn Response to Starter Fertilizer

March 22, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

Source: Purdue University Extension

Purdue University researchers saw increased plant height and accelerated plant development from starter fertilizer, but increased yield only occurred at the two of six locations, both no-tilled.

Double Agent: Beetles Are Both an Ally and Adversary

February 23, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Did you know that one in five of all known life forms on earth is a beetle? From the Tiny feather-winged beetles to the giant Titan beetle, beetles are found on every continent and have adapted to every terrestrial and fresh water ecosystem.

A Small Success Can Lead To Bigger Ones

By John Dobberstein posted on July 24, 2014 | Posted in Water Management

While Idaho doesn't top the list of no-till adoption in the U.S., it appears the mindset is beginning to change in some parts of the state.

Gypsum Increases Yields, Reduces Fertilizer Use, Improves Soil Balance

A survey of hundreds of no-tillers reveals they saw $1.68 worth of benefits for every dollar spent on gypsum applications, with the payback being higher with long-term use.

By Laura Barrera posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

More often than not, the benefits of gypsum applications exceed the application cost, and the amendment can serve as a tool to mitigate drainage issues and increase yields, says a recent survey involving hundreds of no-tillers.

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