The reality of changing soil conditions and varying crop needs often requires more middle ground than most tillage systems are designed to deliver.

There is significant discussion over soil management and water quality. Concerns regarding erosion, loss of top soil and water retention are key elements to the discussion. And water quality concerns ...

Ten years ago, north-central Iowa farmer Dave Gerber did what few dare—he switched all of his 1,100 acres from conventional tillage to strip-till in just one season. He now spends 60% less on diesel ...

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Interest in using a strip till management system to grow sugarbeets is growing. North Dakota State University has renewed its research, which originally was conducted between 2007 ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Improved water quality and reduced soil erosion are two benefits farmers will gain if they use no-till practices this spring. No-till involves planting into last year's crop ...