Tillage
Soil Sampling in Reduced Tillage
Drs. D.D. Tyler and D.D. Howard
Studies on no-till corn compare various sampling procedures for evaluating extractable P and K levels on a fertilized soil.
Starters Perform More Consistently Than Seed-Placed Fertilizers
K.B. Ritchie, Dr. R.G. Hoeft, Dr. E.D. Nafziger, L.C. Gonzini, J.J. Warren
Illinois researchers compare 2 x 2 starter with seed-placed fertilizer treatments in no-till corn field studies.
Annual/Biennial Applications of P Compared in No-till and Chisel Plow
Dr. G.W. Rehm
Researcher finds variance between tillage systems in corn yield response to biennial applications.
A Look At Starters, Row Cleaners And N Placement In No-Till
Dr. Gyles Randall and Jeffrey Vetsch
Minnesota researchers use study to determine effects of its components on no-till continuous corn and corn after soybeans.
No-Tillage and N Fertilization Enhance Soil Carbon Sequestration
Dr. Halvorson, C.A. Reule, Dr. L.S. Murphy
Studies show that returning N treated residue to soil works better in no-till than in conventional-till systems.
Fluid Fertilizers In Direct Seeding Systems
Dr. Jeff J. Schoenau
Ease of handling and simplocity in single-pass systems provide rapidly growing market for fluids in Western Canada.
Limiting N Loss In No-till Corn And Grain Sorghum Production
Dr. Barney Gordon
Slow-release polymer-coated urea product are beginning to become available for agricultural use.
Liquid Starter Makes Conservation-till Work
Dr. Raun Lohry
Research shows liquid starters continue to excel under intensive management
Soil Organic Carbon Levels Increase in Texas Trials
Dr. Ardell Halvorson, Dr. Arvin Mosier, and Curtis Reule
Ongoing study so far shows that maximizing soil productivity in a reduced-till, irrigated contiuous corn production system benefits soil organic carbon sequestration.
Don’t Overlook Effect of Variables on P Use in Corn-Soybean Rotations
Dr Gyles Randall and Jeffrey Vetsch
Tillage systems, P placement, P levels in soils, and applied P rate can affect yields and economic return Minnesota studies show.
Searching For More Effective Corn Starters In Conservation-Tillage
Dr. John Kovar
A combination of laboratory/greenhouse and field experiments offers useful information to dealers, producers, and agronomists.
Do Starters Work Better in Reduced-Till Systems?
Dr. Larry G. Bundy
Research suggests that beneficial responses to starter may be more frequent, and the size of the response greater in high residue systems, specially in no-till.
Reducing Soil Compaction In Reduced-Till Fields
FFF Review
Compaction is our biggest enemy in reaching yield goals. Densely compacted soils have little space for roots, soil organisms, water or air.
Surface Banding Superior To Broadcasting on Reduced-Till
Dr. Raun Lohry
Field studies demonstrate yield benefits in corn, wheat and bromegrass.
Timing And Placement One Key to High Yields
Dr. Stanley A. Barber
Purdue scientist shows how strip placement of fluids is superior to broadcasting.
Managing Reduced Tillage Systems
Dr. Raun Lohry
Nutrient and residue management are key components in a cohesive program to maximize crop yields.
Rule Number One for High Yields in Reduced Tillage: Proper Management
Dr. Jay W. Johnson
Selecting good hybrids, planting on time, minimizing crop pests, and properly supplying nutrient needs are among essentials outlines by Ohio researcher.
Starters Respond More Favorably in Reduced-Tillage Environments
Dr. Paul E. Fixen
Studies are showing crop responses in reduced-tillage systems outperform those in conventional-tillage.
High Residue Producing Crops and Reduced-Till Improve Soil Productivity
Dr. J Havlin and L.W. Lohry
Studies show how practice reduces soil erosion and increases soil organic matter to produce both yield and economic benefits.
Subsurface Placement Best In Reduced-Till
Drs. R.E. Lamond, W.B. Gordon, D.L. Fjell
Kansas research show importance of nutrient management/hybrid selection in boosting crop yield.
Nitrogen Management Key In Conservation Tillage Crop Production
Dr. Donald J Eckert
Ohio studies show that method and timing of N placement have an effect on N-use efficiency.
Soil Sampling in Reduced Tillage
Drs. D.D. Tyler and D.D. Howard
Studies on no-till corn compare various sampling procedures for evaluating extractable P and K levels on a fertilized soil.
Conversion to Conservation-till will Help Reduce Atmospheric Carbon Levels
J.S. Kern and Dr. G. Johnson
Study projects conversion to year 2020 and accompanying reductions in soil organic carbon and fossil fuel emissions.
Change a Necessity When Switching to Reduced Tillage
Dr. George Rehm
Fertilizer Managment studies in reduced tillage focus on NPK.
Is K the Cinderella Nutrient for Reduced-Till Systems?
Drs. Douglas Karlen and John Kovar
All methods of providing additional K increased whole plant and corn ear-leaf K concentrations as well as grain yield.
“It’s a Better System Management-Wise”
So says Iowa farmer Ben Flathers about his ridge-till system, during interview
with the Fluid Journal.
Fine-tuning for Ridge-till
Michael J. Mainz
Illinois scientist evaluates placement methods and “weed and feed”, using fluid fertilizers in ridge-till systems.
What About P Placement and Rate on Furrow Irrigated, Ridge-Tilled Grain Sorghum?
Drs. W.B. Gordon and D.A. Whitney
Three-year Kansas study shows broadcasting not as effective as banding, plus higher P rates improved yields.
Strip Till: A Viable Option?
Ms. L. Ferdinand, Drs. R. Lamond, B.Gordon, K. Jannsen, and Mr. C. Godsey
Kansas research shows strip-till produced better early-season growth and higher corn grain yields in 2003 trials.
Strip Till: An Attractive Alternative to No-Till?
Dr. W. B. Gordon and R. E. Lamond
In Kansas corn studies, strip-till plots yielded 16 bu/A mor ethan no-till plots.
Zone-tillage an Alternative to No-till And Chisel Plow?
Dr. R. R. Wolkowski
Wisconsin scientist makes case for practice, citing it meets conservation goals with less potential of depressing yields.