Interseeding cover crops into corn at V4–V5
Penn State weed scientist John Wallace explains how equipment, herbicide programs, fertility and corn growth stage shape the success of interseeding c…
[Link] As its topsoil washes away, the Corn Belt is losing yields — and carbon
Scientists have found that the Corn Belt region of the U.S. Midwest, which produces 75% of U.S. corn, has lost around 35% of its most fertile topsoil …
[Link] Consider reducing tillage to save dollars, soil
Now is also a good time to think about how tillage operations are performed in specific fields and soil types regarding soil preparation, managing res…
[Link] 40 SEASONS: FARMING IN A NEW DIRECTION
Production resilience and better quality of life come from no-till plant diversity and livestock grazing.
[Link] ORGANIC NO-TILL AN EMERGING FOCUS
Reducing tillage is an emerging focus in organic cropping systems.
[Link] How no-till farming has seen major benefits during drought conditions
The less compact the soil is, the less run-off is expected, another benefit of no-till farming. Conserving water into the land, rather than see it bec…
[Link] FOCUS ON WHOLE-FARM SOIL HEALTH
Focusing on soil health is nothing new to Shuter. He switched to no-till 38 years ago, when the untested practice drew criticism from neighbors. He be…
[Link] ‘Ag Done Right’ Pays Off for N.D. No-Tiller in More Ways than One
Gabe is a partner in the educational group Understanding Ag and an instructor for Soil Health Academy and has written a book, “Dirt to Soil, One Fam…
[Link] Focus on Biology Pushes Soil Health and No-Till to Next Level
Will and Cassie Cannon farm about 1,400 acres for 15 different landlords in central Iowa. They use cover crops and no-till on all their corn and soybe…
[Link] Young producer knew from day one he wanted to farm
Heinrich says farming sustainably is a key component of the operation. “That’s part of our long-term goal. We’re planting cover crops and don’…