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The Scientific Case for Paying Farmers to Use Cover Crops and No-Till
2020-06-24 21:02:51| National Farmers Union
By Dr. Deb ODell Scientific research helps make the case that farmers should be paid to apply no-till and cover crop practices to mitigate the effects of and adapt to climate change. Through the work that is being done at the University of Tennessee and elsewhere, scientists have found that cover crops are one of […]
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Top 5 ag stories: Deciding when it's time to till a no-till field and what to watch in the grain bins
2016-11-23 15:57:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
In this week's top 5 ag stories, we learn how the legacy of a Minnesota farm was changed by two women and how to ensure you are maintaining the quality of the grain you have in storage. Plus, should soil calcium to magnesium ratios concern you? read more
Growers invited to register for nations premier no-till conference
2016-11-21 18:11:07| Corn & Soybean Digest
Editor’s Note: Briefing Room is where we run press releases from companies unedited, for your use. The time is now to save with early bird registration to the nation¹s most popular soil health event. The 21st annual No-till on the Plains Winter Conference is set for Jan. 24, through Jan.25, 2017 at the Bicentennial Center in Salina, Kan. read more
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No-till beats tight clay soils
2016-11-01 13:20:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Tile, halting tillage and cover crops helped rehab hardpan clay soils to build yield Growing one midwestern farm is not about growing acre wise or horizontally. It means growing the soil to gain more yields. read more
What Can Farmers Do About Climate Change? No-Till
2016-10-11 16:50:21| National Farmers Union
By Alexis Dunnum, NFU Intern Previous NFU Climate Column posts have explained that drought and erosion from extreme precipitation are anticipated to become more prevalent if the planet continues to heat up. When tilling is avoided, the organic matter within the soil can attract and retain water. This ensures proper hydration for the plant, even during dry […]
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