No-till - Articles

Options Abound for No-Tilling Cover Crops

May 14, 2021 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Crescent News

Farmers have several planting options, depending on whether they are conventional tillage farmers or planting no-till with cover crops. What options farmers choose and their success may depend upon soil and moisture planting conditions. Read more in this article from the Crescent News (Defiance, OH).

National No-Tillage Conference Summer Intensive

Investing in an Organic No-Till Evolution to Increase Profitability

Indiana no-tiller Rick Clark shares how a commitment to “getting uncomfortable” and a transition to organic practices at the National No-Tillage Conference Summer Intensive, June 23-24.

May 11, 2021

No-tilling and organic practices were once thought to be incompatible. But improvements in technology and the re-emergence of cover crops means some growers, like Rick Clark, are taking advantage of price premiums available on the rapidly growing organic market.

No-Till, Cover Crop Residue Serve Beneficial Functions

April 30, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Lancaster Farming

Whether from cover crops, manure or plant fodder, residues add fertility and organic matter, and help no-till soils develop improved soil structure, increasing infiltration and moisture conservation. Read more in this article from Lancaster Farming.

Tile Drainage Boosts Cover, Cash Crop Yields

By Sarah Hill posted on March 30, 2021

Tile drainage is one of those topics where there are a lot of opinions. A recent update on a 35-year study at Purdue University confirmed that tile drainage enhances the value of cover crops and no-till.

Covers, No-Till Build Resilient Soil

March 5, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Aberdeen News

South Dakota soil health farmers aren’t worried. They’ve built resilience into their soils so they can make the best use of the moisture they get. Read more in this article from the Aberdeen News.

Cover Crops Can Bridge Gap Between Conventional, Organic Production Practices

By Sarah Hill posted on January 18, 2021

While there is much to be debated about consumers’ thought process when it comes to buying food, organic growers have certainly embraced cover crops. According to an article in political newspaper The Hill, in 2019, 46% of U.S. organic farms planted covers, with 36% using no-till or minimum tillage.

[Video] Cover Crops Speed Up No-Till Transition

December 22, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Hear from long-time South Dakota no-tillers as they discuss how cover crops impact the transition to using no-till, which cover crop species help better utilize soil moisture, why cover crops are growing in popularity, and more.

Managing Cover Crops

December 11, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Ohio's Country Journal

As fall harvest progresses, farmers are looking ahead to next year’s crop. Farmers utilizing no-till and/or cover crops may need to make different management decisions than conventional tillage farmers. Read more in this article from Ohio's Country Journal.

Wisconsin Farmer Uses No-Till, Cover Crops to Build Soils

October 26, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Wisconsin State Farmer

For Roger Bindl, farming is both an art and a science. He thrives on experimenting with his fields and figuring out what’s going to work best to achieve his goal of maximum soil protection. Read more in this story from the Wisconsin State Farmer.

National Cover Crop Summit: Fall 2020 Edition

Integrating Livestock with a Cover Crop System

A Kansas grower and livestock producer shares how using graze cropping with livestock has helped accelerated soil health benefits during the online National Cover Crop Summit: Fall 2020 Edition.

October 23, 2020 | Posted in Grazing

Adding livestock to a cover crop system is considered the last step in bringing cover crops full circle in an operation. One Kansas grower and livestock producer shares insights from 35-plus years of no-till, 23 years of cover cropping and using livestock to increase his soil’s health and productivity while significantly reducing input costs.