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Increasing Organic Matter Helps Improve Soil Health

South Dakota no-tiller Dan Forgey utilizes high residue crops, livestock grazing to better cycle nutrients and boost organic matter.

By Libby Wawzenek posted on September 3, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

With every decision Dan Forgey makes about the farm he manages in central South Dakota, one thing is top of mind.

Load Up the Toolbox to Fight Weeds More Effectively

By John Dobberstein posted on July 11, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection

I’ve heard some stories in recent years — both passionate and very sad, unfortunately — of no-tillers having to pull out a tillage implement to deal with weed problems that got away from them.

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A Field Visit to Cronin Farms with Jay Fuhrer

January 31, 2018 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health

Source: USDA NRCS South Dakota

NRCS South Dakota soil health specialist Jay Fuhrer visits the no-till operations at Cronin Farms in Potter County, S.D. He discusses the function of a heavy layer of residue as soil armor, the importance of healthy root exudates and he demonstrates water infiltration rates.

[Video] Residue and Soil Health Lessons in the Field

August 23, 2017 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health

During a field visit at Cronin Farms in Gettysburg, S.D., NRCS educator Jay Fuhrer talks about residue that forms the armor to protect soils above ground and builds soil organic matter below ground.

Getting It Done With One-Pass Systems

While some sacrifices are required, more no-tillers are putting down fertilizer with the planter to reduce field passes, boost nutrient efficiency and improve soil health.

By Mark Parker posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

The push to increase productivity and yields in agriculture has convinced an increasing number of no-tillers to explore one-pass planting and fertilizing systems.

8 Areas To Focus On For Higher Wheat Yields

Residue management, proper seeding rates, timely nitrogen applications and scouting for diseases are some of the keys to pushing no-till wheat yields to worthwhile levels

By Dan Zinkland posted on May 1, 2010 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection, Residue Management

From the Pacific Northwest to the Great Plains to the Eastern Corn Belt, no-tillers John Aeschliman, Dan Forgey, Allen Dean and Romey Bardwell grow different varieties of dryland wheat in different soils in areas receiving vastly different amounts of rain.

A Well-Rounded Diet Of No-Till Topics

Record conference attendance for Des Moines producers great exchanges on high-powered issues like cover crops, fertility, equipment setups and soil biology

By Dan Zinkland posted on March 1, 2010 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

After days of cold weather engulfed the Corn Belt, Mother Nature relented and blessed the National No-Tillage Conference in Des Moines, Iowa, with warmer temperatures and great travel conditions.

Diverse Cropping Improves No-Till System

South Dakota no-tiller raises 11 different crops, grazes livestock on cover crops.

By Loretta Sorensen posted on January 1, 2009 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

When the owners of Cronin Farms near Gettysburg, S.D., compared input costs to net profits in 1989, it was clear there was room for improvement in their farming process. Together with their farm manager of 41 years, Dan Forgey, and the rest of the farm’s employees, they began investigating the benefits of no-till.

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