from the desk of john dobberstein
Soil Health, Economics are Linked Together
A diverse crop-and-livestock no-till operation in Ideal, S.D., is showing the real-world, bottom-line benefits they're realizing by improving soil health.
feature article
Four Major Impacts Mycorrhizae Has on No-Till Crops
‘Beneficial’ may not be what no-tillers think of fungi, but arbuscular mycorrhizae fungi is capable of protecting and nourishing plants, leading to higher yields for less cost.
videos
How Do CECs Help Your Seed?
Brian Arnall, soil nutrition specialist at Oklahoma State University Extension, explains how plants benefit from the soil’s cation exchange capacity (CEC).
Jorgensen Economics Case Study: Part 5
Ideal, S.D., no-tillers Nick and Bryan Jorgensen discuss how they’ve built up organic matter levels over the years Jorgensen Land & Cattle, and how that relates to nutrient availability for their crops and their operation’s overall bottom line.
podcast
Healthy Plants Grow in Healthy Soils — and Understanding Why That Is
In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Mfg. Co., Rhizoterra principal scientist Jill Clapperton discusses the characteristics of healthy soils and the importance of building soil structure in creating a diverse, viable no-till system.
product roundup
Planter & Drill Attachments Product Roundup 2018
Check out the latest planter and drill attachments from some of the industry's leading suppliers.
No-till news
Boron Maintenance Fertilization in Alfalfa
Montana State University Extension discusses the results of a study that looked at various timing and levels of B applications for alfalfa in highly-productive regions in Montana.
The Limitations of Removing Crop Residue from Fields
The removal of crop residue can address some challenges with reduced-tillage systems, but doing so should be weighed against the potential impact on soil productivity, environmental consequences and food availability, says an Extension agent from Colorado.
Alabama growers are sowing the seeds of a new biofuel oil crop by raising carinata, offering row-crop farmers a new revenue opportunity and an alternative to seeding winter wheat, says Alabama Cooperative Extension.
