Soil Health

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Author(s): Alan Sundermeier, CCA

Issue: 2018-41
Living Soil Film Released

Author(s): Alan Sundermeier, CCA

The Soil Health Institute released Living Soil, a 60-minute documentary about soil health featuring innovative farmers and soil health experts from throughout the U.S. The film is freely available to download and stream at www.livingsoilfilm.com.

Issue: 2018-39
2018 Ohio NoTIll Conference December 11

Author(s): Alan Sundermeier, CCA

The annual Ohio NoTill Conference will be held on December 11, 2018 at the Der Dutchman Restaurant in Plain City, Ohio. The program starts at 9 am – 4 pm. Cost is $40. To register and prepay go to https://ohionotillcouncil.com/

Topics include: Nutrient Application in NoTill; Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus Cycle; Deep Placement of Fertilizer with Strip-till; Cover Crops- It’s All About Timing; Conservation Benefits for Landowners; Digital Ag Apps; and more.

Issue: 2018-39
Tillage After Wheat Harvest – A Good Idea?

Author(s): Steve Culman

After winter wheat harvest, it’s not an uncommon sight in Ohio to see producers tilling their fields to incorporate wheat residue. These fields are often left fallow until the following spring before there are crops planted again. But is this a good idea? Of course, the answer will depend on the goals of using tillage, but from a soil conservation perspective the answer is nearly always ‘no’.

Issue: 2018-25