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No-Till Planting Suggestions
Key
considerations universities and
experienced no-till farmers suggest can
reduce your level of trail and error
when looking to use no-till cropping
practices. As with any tillage program
each individual and farm are unique and
variations may be needed in planning
your own program.
The list below are some factors for
consideration.
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Soil Compaction. No-till is not a
cure for compacted soil and no-till
planting in compacted soil can
contribute to many problems
throughout the growing season.
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Drainage. Well drained soils are
more adaptable to no-till than
poorly drained soils.
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Fertility Levels. Where are you at
on soil fertility? What application
methods will suit your no-till
program?
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Previous Crop. No-tilling after
certain crops require different
adaptations to your program. Residue
management plays an important part
in successful no-till planting.
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Date of Planting. No-till fields can
be slower to warm up to Spring due
to residue.
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Hybrid Maturity. What maturity of
corn will best suit your program?
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Yield Goals. Will no-tilling your
corn produce the kind of yields you
are managing for?
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Weed Pressure. Make sure you have a
program that will control weeds in
no-till fields. Many programs used
in conventional tillage systems may
not produce desired results in
no-till.
If you are considering no-till planting
of corn we also suggest working closely
with your suppliers of seed, fertilizer,
pesticides, and other inputs involved in
your cropping programs. No-tilling
requires extensive and timely management
for it to have a chance to succeed.
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