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A 50-Year Tradition of Conservation Practices in Northwest Ohio

Sixth-generation farmer follows in his father’s footsteps, building soil health and improving water quality.

By Noah Newman posted on December 18, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment

Although he credits his time as a crop advisor for teaching him a lot about farming, Jeff Duling learned almost everything he knows about conservation practices from his dad, Bob, a true no-till pioneer.

3 Strip-Tillers Share Their Best Ideas for 2023

December 15, 2022 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment

Strip-tillers Jon Stevens of Rock Creek, Minn., Ryan Nell of Beaver Dam, Wis., and Ryan Shaw of Snover, Mich., share their approach to the 2023 growing season during a panel discussion at the 2022 National Strip-Tillage Conference.

Study: Cover Crops Reduce Sediment, Phosphorus Loss

December 14, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Source: Science Direct

Cover crops reduce sediment loss and total phosphorus loss from no-till corn and soybean fields, according to a study published in the Journal of Environmental Management.

Tackling Labor & Erosion Issues with No-Till, Strip-Till & Cover Crops

Northeast Ohio no-tiller cuts costs, boosts yields and improves soil health in 5 years.

December 13, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

The Greens started no-tilling soybeans almost 25 years ago but continued to conventionally till corn up until 2019 when Kris fully transitioned to strip-till with corn. The conservation practices are helping to solve their two biggest challenges — soil erosion and labor shortages.

Strip-Till Discussion: Are You Using Cover Crops?

By Noah Newman posted on November 18, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Our Strip-Till Farmer question of the week asked readers about the usage of cover crops in their operation.

30 Years of Building Soil Health Undone with 1 Pass

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 17, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health

In November of 2017, a long-time Corn Belt no-tiller came upon a shocking scene: One of his no-till fields was being chisel plowed by a misinformed tractor driver, working for a multi-thousand acre operator who thought the field was among some of his newly rented ground.

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Long-Term Covers on Strip-Till, No-Till and Ridge-till

Jeff Olson is protecting the soil and improving water infiltration with a mixed bag of application methods and plenty of patience.

By Libby Wawzenek posted on November 4, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops

Jeff Olson isn’t afraid to step outside his comfort zone. A 5th-generation corn and soybean farmer in Winfield, Iowa, Olson attributes part of his willingness to take risks and try new things to his years of experience.

[Podcast] Inside the Cab with Illinois Strip-Tiller Jay Riddell

For this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by the Pluribus Lite from Dawn Equipment, we're riding in the combine with Putnam, Ill., strip-tiller Jay Riddell as he completes corn harvest on one of his farms.

By Noah Newman posted on November 4, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

For this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by the Pluribus Lite from Dawn Equipment, we're riding in the combine with Putnam, Ill., strip-tiller Jay Riddell as he completes corn harvest on one of his farms.

4 Tips for Managing Drought

November 3, 2022

The Midwest is dry and experiencing drought problems, especially the Mississippi river with reduced barge traffic. Most strip-tillers want to know: what is the probability of a drought next year?

Making Environmental, Financial Gains with Strip-Till & Cover Crops

Iowa farmer improves soil, reduces inputs and achieves consistent yields with strip-till system.

By Noah Newman posted on November 1, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Eric Hawbaker didn’t grow up on a farm, but a decade of working in the fertilizer industry as an agronomist, service tech and precision ag salesman left him concerned about the losses he saw occurring as a result of broadcasting nutrients.

Articles Tagged with ''cover crops''

A 50-Year Tradition of Conservation Practices in Northwest Ohio

3 Strip-Tillers Share Their Best Ideas for 2023

Study: Cover Crops Reduce Sediment, Phosphorus Loss

Tackling Labor & Erosion Issues with No-Till, Strip-Till & Cover Crops

Strip-Till Discussion: Are You Using Cover Crops?

30 Years of Building Soil Health Undone with 1 Pass

Long-Term Covers on Strip-Till, No-Till and Ridge-till

[Podcast] Inside the Cab with Illinois Strip-Tiller Jay Riddell

4 Tips for Managing Drought

Making Environmental, Financial Gains with Strip-Till & Cover Crops

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