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Study: Even Small No-Till Adoption Increases Land Values

By Brian O'Connor posted on August 8, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health

Researchers found that a 1% increase in no-tillage adoption within a county can increase agricultural land value by $7.86 per acre across 12 Midwestern states covered by the OpTIS database: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Using data specific to Iowa they concluded 1% adoption of no-till at the county level increases farmland values $14.75 (and possibly more) per acre inside Iowa.

Iowa State Experts Issue Caution Flag for Second-Year Beans

Growers should beware pressures on consecutive soy crops

By Brian O'Connor posted on December 15, 2021 | Posted in Crop Protection, Soil Health

Yield decreases, potential disease and stronger weeds could result, say researchers at Iowa State University.

Iowa State Weed Specialist Says Injury from Dicamba Likely to Become More Widespread

Monsanto claims illegal, improper use of dicamba at root of drift injury woes.

By No-Till Farmer Staff posted on July 19, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

While problems experienced with off-target movement and injury in states like Missouri, Arkansas and Tennessee have been well covered in the media, an Iowa State weed specialist says that doesn’t mean all is well in his state.

No-Till And Organic: Combination Has Its Challenges, Rewards

With high demand for organic grain, there could be opportunities for no-tillers to get into organic production. But is it worth the time and effort?

By Laura Barrera posted on February 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops

If no-tillers were ever considering getting into organic production, now may be the perfect time.

Corn Stover Removal And No-Till: A Balancing Act

No-tillers that follow guidelines can remove some stover from continuous-corn fields and still warm up soils, improve nitrogen efficiency and retain organic matter.

By Dan Zinkland posted on June 1, 2012 | Posted in Residue Management

No-tillers growing continuous corn often face a dilemma when residue piles up in their fields after harvest, leaving a mat that can keep soils cold and wet and make planting difficult.

Iowa State Studies Impact Of Stover Harvest

September 15, 2009 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Corn stover has been used for many years as bedding and food for livestock, as well as to nourish and protect no-till soils.

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.

Determine Residue’s Value Now

When selling residue becomes an option, no-tillers will have to consider the residue needed for soil protection and the cost to replace lost nutrients.

By Mark Moore posted on May 1, 2007 | Posted in Residue Management

Corn residue generates increasing interest as a source of value-added products, most notably ethanol. But before you begin to collect corn stover, it’s important to realize the value of leaving residue for your no-tilled ground. Collecting the stover might offer some no-tillers a great opportunity to pull additional income from their fields; but for others, the value of the residue is greater if it is left on the ground.

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