EPISODE · Oct 24, 2024 · 23 MIN
Improving soil health with a no-till system | Pods of Potential Episode 13
from Pods of Potential · host Iowa Soybean Association & Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network
Could no-till improve the profitability of your cropping system? Walk through both the benefits and common reservations for implementing a no-till system with O’Brien County farmer Cory Vander Ploeg and Iowa Soybean Association Conservation Agronomist Ryan Johnson. They discuss how a reduced tillage or no-till system can save on equipment costs and improve soil health through erosion control and increased water infiltration. Explore solutions to mitigate common no-till concerns, including compaction and nutrient management. Determine if the benefits of a no-till system match the needs of your farm in this episode of Pods of Potential.
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Could no-till improve the profitability of your cropping system? Walk through both the benefits and common reservations for implementing a no-till system with O’Brien County farmer Cory Vander Ploeg and Iowa Soybean Association Conservation Agronomist Ryan Johnson. They discuss how a reduced tillage or no-till system can save on equipment costs and improve soil health through erosion control and increased water infiltration. Explore solutions to mitigate common no-till concerns, including compaction and nutrient management. Determine if the benefits of a no-till system match the needs of your farm in this episode of Pods of Potential.
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