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Secretary Vilsack Announces Partnerships with Farmers to Address Climate Change

April 24, 2015 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announces USDA's comprehensive plan to tackle issues related to the changing climate that are impacting agriculture and forestry sectors.

Incentive Payments Often Boost Adoption of Conservation Practices

April 22, 2015 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Equipment

Since the value of onfarm benefits can vary widely across practices and farms, identifying which farmers will adopt a conservation practice only if they receive a payment is not straightforward.

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Conservation Practices Reduce Nutrients, Soil Runoff In Chesapeake Bay

December 6, 2013 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management

Source: USDA

A record number of voluntary conservation practices adopted by Chesapeake Bay farmers since 2006 have significantly reduced the amount of nitrogen, sediment and phosphorus leaving cultivated croplands, according to a new report released.

Strip-Till Video: Farmers' Perspective on Strip-Till

October 23, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

In this section of the ILF Strip-Tillage Crop Management video "Farmers' Perspective on Strip-Till" experienced Iowa strip-tillers offer their thoughts on a fertilizer program when using this conservation practice.

Strip-Till Offers Economic, Environmental Benefits

June 25, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Jennifer Stewart, Purdue University

Strip-till and other conservation practices not only preserve soil and water, but also can save growers money, says Tony Vyn, Purdue University Extension agronomist.

Who Says You Can't 'Grow' New Topsoil?

By Frank Lessiter posted on April 17, 2012 | Posted in Soil Health

America’s oldest farming operation is profiting from improved soil quality and no-till cropping on mined land.

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‘No Insecticides, No Fungicides’ for Longtime No-Tiller

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Greg and Janis Thoren share how they’re eliminating insecticides and fungicides on their Leopold Conservation Award-winning operation in Stockton, Ill.

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