Soil Health
Progress has been made toward no-till, reduced tillage and cover crop adoption, but one expert says it may not be enough to overcome existing social, financial and technical barriers to adoption
While there currently is not a generally recognized standard that is “regenerative,” farmers can adopt or expand various conservation practices, secure grants and collaborate with fellow farmers to invest in tools.
December might provide an opportunity. Another consideration is moving to no-till. Ferrie also addresses recouping dollars on ground that is going into solar projects.
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Avoid applying anhydrous ammonia prematurely and losing its availability for next year’s corn crop. Good application decisions can save you a lot of money, time and effort.
Take a controlled, calibrated approach to the process, advises Ken Ferrie. That will help you build a framework for high yields next season and protect soil nutrient levels in the process.
As you begin to rein in production costs, big ticket items such as fertilizer naturally get a lot of scrutiny. Now’s the time to think through how you’ll best allocate available dollars for nutrients.
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