Consider reducing tillage to save dollars, soil

Many farmers continue to look at yield data, examine soil test results, consider fertility options, observe the markets, analyze the bottom line of profitability and ponder other items during the so-called “off-season.” If crop rotation or other conservation practices such as contour strips, buffer...

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Published inSouthwest Farm Press
Main Author Clark, Jerry
Format Journal Article Magazine Article Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Clarksdale Penton Media, Inc., Penton Business Media, Inc. and their subsidiaries 02.12.2021
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Conservation tillage
Economic aspects
Environmental aspects
Farm management
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Wisconsin
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Summary:Many farmers continue to look at yield data, examine soil test results, consider fertility options, observe the markets, analyze the bottom line of profitability and ponder other items during the so-called “off-season.” If crop rotation or other conservation practices such as contour strips, buffer strips or cover crops do not reduce soil loss levels, then adopting reduced-tillage or no-till practices could be in order. Due to the costs associated with tillage and the number of passes on fields, reducing tillage is a great way to cut costs, labor and soil erosion, while promoting soil health and getting similar crop yields.
ISSN:0194-0945
2161-9301