Marion Calmer says nutrient stratification in soil is a significant problem on his western Illinois farm — and it’s only getting worse. “I’ve been putting P (phosphorus) and K (potassium) on top of ...
WATERTOWN, S.D. — When it comes to no-till farming, getting the right equipment is key. Paul Jasa, extension engineer at the University of Nebraska, has been working with no-till crop production ...
MANKATO, Minn. — Implementing no-till farming and other conservation practices can be great for your farm’s soil health and overall environment. But many have concerns when it comes to the cost of ...
When it comes to planting trends in 2025, no-tillers stayed fairly consistent with their corn but made some changes to their ...
A question came in this week for Ken Ferrie to answer that he believes other no-till growers would benefit from knowing the answer to as well. The question asked: “As a no-till corn and soybean farmer ...
No-till planting of sweet corn into a killed winter rye cover crop has the potential to provide soil health benefits such as reduced compaction, improved soil water holding capacity, reduced ...
Farmers can improve soil health and water quality by adopting no-till and reduced tillage practices. Learn how.
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If there’s one thing I’ve learned working with farmers across Ashland County, it’s this: soil likes to be left alone.I know — that ...