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Organic no-till soybean production: is it possible in Ontario? (updated with 2020 data)

strong soybean stand with rye mulch below
Jake MunroeJake Munroe April 7, 2021 802 Comments Off on Organic no-till soybean production: is it possible in Ontario? (updated with 2020 data)
Cover Crops

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 in Ontario. Why organic no-till? Organic soybean production relies on a significant amount of tillage. When done well, yields can rival conventional production. There are drawbacks, however, including a high labour demand in the spring and…

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

Ben RosserBen Rosser March 16, 2021 524 Comments Off on Agronomy Guide For Field Crops – Corn – No Till and Other Considerations
Corn

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 that compensate for what tillage…