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Consider various options and which one will give you the best results
A lot of the fields Brad Beutke farms look flat and black from the road. But as the old saying goes, looks can be deceiving. “There’s a lot of variability out here that you wouldn’t necessarily expect in central Illinois,” says Beutke, who grows 2,600 acres of corn and soybeans near Clinton with his business partner, Rod Wilson.
Prioritize and coordinate opportunities to learn—and then share information
Manage soil microorganisms to pave the way to healthier soil and higher yields.
You can have healthier soil that holds more water by following a three-step approach
Microorganisms allow soil to store and release more nutrients, reducing fertilizer expense
Shoot the slow rabbits first with vertical tillage and lime applications
Manage the carbon penalty, allelopathy and disease to improve soil health and yield
Three mixtures boost soil health by increasing water infiltration and available nutrients