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News: Strip-Till Can Reduce Erosion In Fragile Soils In Iowa Hills

April 22, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Water Management

Source: Iowa State University Extension

Using strip-till and no-till drastically reduced sediment loss compared to disc-till, chisel-till and conventional till in onfarm research simulations in the fragile soils of Iowa's Loess Hills, according to Iowa State University Extension scientists.

New Bt Corn Hybrids And Resistance Issues

April 22, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ron Hammond and Andy Michel, Ohio State University C.O.R.N. Newsletter

We just attended meetings where rootworm resistance to the Cry3Bb1 gene that was discovered in the central Midwest was discussed among researchers, extension specialists, and the various seed companies.

Cover Crops Can Recover Flooded Fields

April 22, 2012 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Paul Jasa, University of Nebraska

Producers should make field repairs as needed and seed a cover crop to help protect the soil and start rebuilding soil life before the 2012 cropping season.

No-Tillers Work Less, Get More Yield

April 22, 2012 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: News-Leader (Staunton, Va.)

No-till farming, they find, creates more stable and rich soil, reduces erosion and, perhaps most importantly, saves time, money and effort.

New Tool To Calculate Value Of Manure

April 22, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Minnesota Extenson

University of Minnesota Extension has developed a new web-based calculator to determine the value of manure.

Strip-Till Helps Corn Growers To Plant Sooner In Heavy Clay

April 22, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

An Ontario study found that fall strip-till allowed corn to be planted 5 to 21 days sooner in heavy clay soil vs. conventional tillage.

Considerations For First-Time Strip-Tillers

April 22, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Where does strip-till fit? Where does no-till work best? Will strip-till out yield no-till on my farm?

Michigan Study Confirms Benefits Of Strip-Till

April 22, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Source: Michigan Ag Connection

Strip-tilling instead of using conventional tillage can save farmers money, according to a recent study funded by the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan (CMPM).

Strip-Till Alleviates Compaction But Reduces Residue Levels

April 22, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Source: Penn State University

Strip-tilling alleviated compaction but reduced residue below the 30% threshold for conservation tillage, according to a Penn State University study.

Strip-Tilling Corn Creates Warmer, Drier, Looser Soil Than No-Till

April 22, 2012 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Australian Society of Agronomy

Many corn growers prefer strip-till vs. no-till because it creates warmer, drier and looser soil conditions to plant in the intended row area early in the growing season, according to a report by U.S. and Australian scientists.

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News: Strip-Till Can Reduce Erosion In Fragile Soils In Iowa Hills

New Bt Corn Hybrids And Resistance Issues

Cover Crops Can Recover Flooded Fields

No-Tillers Work Less, Get More Yield

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Strip-Till Helps Corn Growers To Plant Sooner In Heavy Clay

Considerations For First-Time Strip-Tillers

Michigan Study Confirms Benefits Of Strip-Till

Strip-Till Alleviates Compaction But Reduces Residue Levels

Strip-Tilling Corn Creates Warmer, Drier, Looser Soil Than No-Till

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