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Laura Barrera is the former managing editor of No-Till Farmer and Conservation Tillage Guide magazines. Prior to joining No-Till Farmer, she served as an assistant editor for a greenhouse publication. Barrera holds a B.A. in magazine journalism from Ball State University.
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Go Beyond Banding Fertilizer in Strip-Till Corn
Purdue University agronomist Tony Vyn explains why strip-tillers need to consider broadcasting, starter fertilizer and split applications in their nutrient program.
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How to Do Your Own On-Farm Precision Ag Experiments
The Data Intensive Farm Management research team at the University of Illinois is working with farmers to conduct large-scale, on-farm research that will help them better manage their farms.
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Boosting Soil Function by Adding Cover Crops in a Strip-Till System
Mike Verdonck has learned that by adding wheat and interseeding to his strip-till system, he can improve his soil while still providing an ideal seedbed for corn.
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Band Fertilizer for Higher Corn Populations & Yields
Research studies from the University of Illinois show banding fertilizer often results in higher yield, especially when using small-rooted, “racehorse” hybrids.
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How to Read a Soil Test Report
Ward Laboratories president Ray Ward offers a step-by-step explanation on interpreting soil test reports to aid strip-till management decisions.
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