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As seen in: No-Till Farmer, Precision Farming Dealer, Rural Lifestyle Dealer, Strip-Till Farmer, Genetic Literacy Project, Farm Equipment, American Farriers Journal, Cover Crop Strategies
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‘Pro Tip:’ No-Till Success Starts with Residue Management at Harvest

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By John Dobberstein Verified, Frank Lessiter Verified
| No-Till Farmer Verified
SEASON STARTS NOW. No-tillers and strip-tillers must ensure they’re managing residue properly or face problems with inconsistent soil temperatures, uneven stands, delayed emergence and possibly reduced yield. Phil Needham TAKEAWAYS Planting success starts at harvest — pay attention! Keep your combine’s stationary and rotary knives sharp. If buying a combine, opt for residue management features that will make you money rather than leather seats and lighting packages.
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"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: July 7, 2026

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By Frank Lessiter Verified
| No-Till Farmer Verified
Up to 80% of applied phosphate can become locked up within days of application, significantly reducing the effectiveness of the fertiliser. “Research shows less than 10% of applied phosphate may be crop-available in the first year, while up to 60% never reaches the plant,” says De Sangosse technical manager Rob Suckling. The primary cause of phosphate lock-up is its interaction with positively charged ions.
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Less Tillage, More Covers Consistently Leads to Lower Costs & Higher Returns

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By Frank Lessiter Verified
| No-Till Farmer Verified
TAKEAWAYS No-till is the big winner with soybeans. Obtaining incentives has led to financial gain with cover crops. The study shows growers who try strip-till tend to stick with it. An analysis of 11 years of in-depth data shows no-till and cover crops are a good choice for Corn Belt soybean and corn growers.
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