Soil Health

Illinois Incentivizes Planting Fall Cover Crops in 2020 Budget

Crop Insurance Reward Pilot Program promotes cover crops as an in-field management practice.
The Illinois Department of Agriculture will adopt and implement a crop insurance reward program for cover crops that American Farmland Trust and a coalition of agriculture, environmental and conservation organizations developed.
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2019 National Strip-Tillage Conference Speaker

Precision Cover Crop Seeding & Nitrogen Management: A Winning Combination

Cropping consultant and contract researcher John Pike to share replicated results of precision seeding cover crop species to capitalize on nutrient management and soil health at the 2019 National Strip-Tillage Conference.
Cropping consultant and contract researcher John Pike to share replicated results of precision seeding cover crop species to capitalize on nutrient management and soil health at the 2019 National Strip-Tillage Conference.
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Starting Out in Strip-Till: An Economical, Efficient Approach

At the 2019 National Strip-Tillage Conference, Kent, Ill., strip-tiller Seth Wenzel will explain how to make a profitable transition into the practice without breaking the bank.
At the 2019 National Strip-Tillage Conference, Kent, Ill., strip-tiller Seth Wenzel will explain how to make a profitable transition into the practice without breaking the bank.
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2019 National Strip-Tillage Conference Speaker

Cracking the Cover Crop Code: Mixes, Methods & Mistakes

Austin, Minn., strip-tiller Tom Cotter to share variety-selection tips and seeding strategies to maximize cover cropping ROI at the 2019 National Strip-Tillage Conference.
Austin, Minn., strip-tiller Tom Cotter to share variety-selection tips and seeding strategies to maximize cover cropping ROI at the 2019 National Strip-Tillage Conference.
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Ready, Set, Strip-Till: Proving First-Year Payback

Working with nearly 50 farmers on the west coast to implement strip-till, Illinois farmer Monte Bottens will share entry points and expansion opportunities for the practice at the 2019 National Strip-Tillage Conference.
Working with nearly 50 farmers on the west coast to implement strip-till, Illinois farmer Monte Bottens will share entry points and expansion opportunities for the practice at the 2019 National Strip-Tillage Conference.
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Talking Nutrient Management Techniques with 4R Advocate Recipient Darin Stolte

From a mentoring mentality to embracing innovative fertilizing technology, Iowa farmer Darin Stolte, shares some of the secrets to his 4R nutrient stewardship success.
From a mentoring mentality to embracing innovative fertilizing technology, Iowa farmer Darin Stolte, shares some of the secrets to his 4R nutrient stewardship success.
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2019 National Strip-Tillage Conference Speaker

A Strength in Numbers Solution to Strip-Tilled Soil Health

Soil health expert Frank Gibbs brings to share nearly 40 years of experience investigating innovative ways to boost biological activity and enhance earthworm populations at the 2019 National Strip-Tillage Conference.
Soil health expert Frank Gibbs brings to share nearly 40 years of experience investigating innovative ways to boost biological activity and enhance earthworm populations at the 2019 National Strip-Tillage Conference.
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2019 National Strip-Tillage Conference Speaker

How Well is Your Strip-Tilled Soil Functioning?

Indiana NRCS Soil Health Specialist Stephanie McLain to share proven ways to measure and manage soil function to ensure a healthy cropping system at the 2019 National Strip-Tillage Conference.
Indiana NRCS Soil Health Specialist Stephanie McLain to share proven ways to measure and manage soil function to ensure a healthy cropping system at the 2019 National Strip-Tillage Conference.
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