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What is My Soil Test Report Telling Me?

November 13, 2019 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Information on soil tests are essential to understanding the condition of the soil and how to determine nutrient recommendations, says field agronomy manager John Leif.

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Planter Fertilizer: When Starters Don’t Start, what Does the Research Say?

November 13, 2019 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

The theory in using starter fertilizer is that it gets the plant growing faster after emergence and that rapid establishment will enable better yield. However, some experts believe a faster start doesn’t necessarily mean a higher yield.

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Understanding Soil Health: Quality, Degradation and Functionality

November 13, 2019 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Agricultural practices like no-till farming, increasing crop diversity, the inclusion of cover crops, application of microbial products and composting, are all proven ways to put carbon back into the soil.

USDA Invites Input on Conservation Stewardship Program Rule

November 12, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: USDA

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) seeks public comments on its interim final rule for the Conservation Stewardship Program, which includes changes to the program prescribed by the 2018 Farm Bill.

Don’t Let the ‘What Ifs’ be a Roadblock to Your ‘Can Dos’

By Jack Zemlicka posted on November 1, 2019 | Posted in Soil Health

Have you ever had inspiration strike at just the right moment? I can recall a few instances when this happened for me, both personally and professionally.

[Podcast] Putting Soil Health Principles to Work in Your Strip-Till Practice

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we're joined by Cambridge, Ill., farmer Monte Bottens who shares the structure of the starting out in strip-till program he launched, along with proven tips and tools for achieving early returns on the system.

October 31, 2019 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Soil Health

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we're joined by Cambridge, Ill., farmer Monte Bottens who shares the structure of the starting out in strip-till program he launched, along with proven tips and tools for achieving early returns on the system.

To Till or Not to Till

October 23, 2019 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

Source: Ohio's Country Journal

The wet harvest last fall and continued saturated soil conditions this past spring in many parts of the country created a scenario that left many farmers scratching their heads: “To till or not to till…that is the question.”

Soil Age, Mineral Composition Determines Whether Carbon is Stored or Released

October 23, 2019 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Phys.org

Land use changes, nutrient depletion, and drought can make plant roots grow deeper into the soil. But scientists question how that growth affects carbon in the soil.

Strip-Tilling Cover Crops into Poorer Soils Results in Increased Yields

For more than 2 decades, Alabama strip-tiller Mitch Lazenby has utilized heavy cover cropping to keep soils cool, retain moisture and boost yields 10-20% on his 2,000-acre operation.

By Sarah Hill posted on October 14, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Saying that summers in Alabama are hot is an understatement. A better description is ‘sweltering’, ‘scorching’ and ‘blistering.’ So, finding a way to keep soils cool and retain moisture is critical to the success of any crop grown in the Heart of Dixie.

[Podcast] Putting a Microscope on Biological Benefits in a Strip-Till System Part 2

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we continue our conversation with Streator, Ill., strip-tiller Larry Tombaugh sharing a detailed look at some of the ways he supplements his system with biological additives to improve soil health and yields.

October 2, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we continue our conversation with Streator, Ill., strip-tiller Larry Tombaugh sharing a detailed look at some of the ways he supplements his system with biological additives to improve soil health and yields.

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What is My Soil Test Report Telling Me?

Planter Fertilizer: When Starters Don’t Start, what Does the Research Say?

Understanding Soil Health: Quality, Degradation and Functionality

USDA Invites Input on Conservation Stewardship Program Rule

Don’t Let the ‘What Ifs’ be a Roadblock to Your ‘Can Dos’

[Podcast] Putting Soil Health Principles to Work in Your Strip-Till Practice

To Till or Not to Till

Soil Age, Mineral Composition Determines Whether Carbon is Stored or Released

Strip-Tilling Cover Crops into Poorer Soils Results in Increased Yields

[Podcast] Putting a Microscope on Biological Benefits in a Strip-Till System Part 2

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