no-till – Field Crop News

Organic no-till soybean production: is it possible in Ontario?

strong soybean stand with rye mulch below

Posted on March 14, 2022 (March 16, 2022) by Jake Munroe

In this article, we will take a look at using a roller crimper for organic no-till soybean production and the results of on-farm trials conducted in Ontario from 2019 to 2021. Highlights Organic no-till soybean production was evaluated at 22 locations (13 observational sites and 9 replicated strip-trials) Organic no-till soybeans yielded 32.4 bushels/acre on […]

Agronomy Guide For Field Crops – Corn – No Till and Other Considerations

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Ben Rosser

No-Till Systems In no-till systems, tillage is not used to prepare a seedbed. Minimal soil loosening in a narrow band immediately ahead of the seed opener is performed by planter-mounted coulters and/or residue clearing devices. Successful no-till corn production is partially dependent on effective use of field management strategies which may include alternative production practices […]