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[Podcast] Pennsylvanian Karl Dirks Uses No-Till for Fertility Balance

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we're joined by Karl Dirks who farms about 1,000 acres of Pennsylvania ground near Mount Joy, Pa. He faced better-than-usual precipitation conditions and higher pest pressure to accomplish no-till success.

By Brian O'Connor posted on October 14, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Water Management

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we're joined by Karl Dirks who farms about 1,000 acres of Pennsylvania ground near Mount Joy, Pa. He faced better-than-usual precipitation conditions and higher pest pressure to accomplish no-till success.

Ohio State Offers Tips for Spring Manure Application

By Glen Arnold posted on April 5, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

Source: Ohio State University Extension Agronomy Team

Last fall was not favorable for manure application to farm fields. Thus, many producers are interested in spring application with an eye on capturing the nitrogen contained in the manure to reduce the need for purchased nitrogen.

What is the Economic Value of Manure?

December 19, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Rick Koelsch, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

The key to gaining the economic value from manure nutrients is the rate at which manure is applied and more.

Topdressing Wheat with Liquid Swine Manure

March 10, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Consider topdressing wheat with liquid swine manure when wheat has broken dormancy and are actively pulling nutrients from the soil, says Ohio State University Extension.

Halting Nutrient Runoff While Perfecting Fertility

With a focus on conservation, Rob Stout is aiming to keep nutrients in his Iowa soils and out of streams that feed into the Mississippi River.

By Laura Barrera posted on October 26, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Water Management

Rob Stout’s philosophy to farming is, “If you’re not trying to learn or do better, you’re falling behind in this day and age.”

Applying Manure to Newly Planted Wheat Fields

October 4, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Ohio State University Extension

If wheat is planted at a 1-inch depth and swine or dairy manure is surface applied, there should be no problem applying 4,000 or 5,000 gallons per acre of manure, says Ohio State University Extension.

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

By Dan Zinkland posted on February 1, 2010 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Soil Health

Long before cover crops became a hot topic among farmers, Wellman, Iowa, no-tiller Dennis Berger drilled cereal rye in the fall of 1978. Then in the spring of 1979, he used paraquat to kill the rye before no-tilling corn

Managing Manure In No-Till A Delicate Balancing Act

Without incorporating manure, no-tillers stand to lose nutrients and pose environmental risk.

By Mark Moore posted on July 1, 2009 | Posted in Nutrient Management

While many no-tillers take advantage of manure in their nutrient management plans, there are several challenges associated with its use.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Taking 10 Major Steps To Maximize Nutrient Power

The Lampe brothers use intensive management to get the most from commercial fertilizer and swine manure for their 1,800 acre strip-till operation.

By Ron Lampe and Ron Ross posted on February 1, 2009 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Change is the only thing that stays the same in our no-till operation. That old saying describes our strip-till system perfectly.

Why Should the Manure Spreader Cross the Road?

Because it can save plenty of dollars in your no-till operation.

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 1, 2008 | Posted in Nutrient Management

When it comes to trimming fertilizer costs with low-cost nutrients from manure, most concerns center around timing and compaction issues, maintains Eric Debauch.

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[Podcast] Pennsylvanian Karl Dirks Uses No-Till for Fertility Balance

Ohio State Offers Tips for Spring Manure Application

What is the Economic Value of Manure?

Topdressing Wheat with Liquid Swine Manure

Halting Nutrient Runoff While Perfecting Fertility

Applying Manure to Newly Planted Wheat Fields

Cover Crops Make Long-Term No-Till Perform Even Better

Managing Manure In No-Till A Delicate Balancing Act

Taking 10 Major Steps To Maximize Nutrient Power

Why Should the Manure Spreader Cross the Road?

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