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Farms & Agribusiness - Tillage

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As we explore and implement these new technologies, it is important not to overlook advances in hydraulic nozzle technology and to acknowledge the critical role they play in the application process. In general, a nozzle  More...
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This publication describes four common laboratory soil health tests that we evaluated. The publication also discusses the challenges of using these tests in Indiana croplands.

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This publication provides four basic strategies to help improve the health of your soil: (1) Practice no-tillage or strip-tillage, (2) Add more crops to your rotation, (3) include cover crops, and (4) manage nutrient  More...

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This publication presents research that shows how plant height uniformity influences yield in continuous corn using conservation tillage systems. This publication discusses some real causes of yield loss in no-till corn  More...
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This guide is a planning tool to help producers develop a residue management program using selected tillage machines  More...
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This publication shows corn and soybean producers who use conservation tillage methods how they can estimate and manage crop residue cover.  More...
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Earthworms are an important component of many healthy, productive soils; they improve soil porosity and tilth by their feeding, casting, and burrowing activity. Earthworms may be particularly important in no-till or othe  More...
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This publication discusses conservation tillage, the impact of agriculture on water quality, and the impact of conservation tillage on surface and ground water quality. Tables are included listing the effects of surfac  More...
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Discusses the effects of rotating crops on crop yields, soil fertility, insects, weeds, and diseases. Provides suggestions for making the right decisions under alternative tillage systems.  More...
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