Drainage is important in any tillage system, but even more crucial in no–till, which is why Ohio no-tiller Tom Clark makes sure drainage needs are taken care of on his fields.
He’s found that no tilling into a field that doesn’t have tile can be costly.
“Tiling helps control the water table and it gets plants off to a good start, which is even more critical in no-till’s cooler soils,” says Clark, a 30-year no-till…
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