As the term vertical tillage becomes more mainstream, clarifying what makes a practice fit this system is key For more than two decades, Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie has worked to ...

Reducing tillage is one approach used to build the benefits of a healthier soil - like reducing erosion and better water management. But, leaving some extra residue on the surface can be daunting in ...

With harvest now in the rearview mirror in many areas, farmers are focusing their attention on fall tillage. The soil type you’re working in and where you farm are making a big difference on how fall ...

The Gudajtes Family Farm at Minto, N.D., chose a “Soil Warrior,” a vertical tillage tool that works in strips, instead of the entire field, to help preserve soil moisture. Jay Gudajtes of Minto, N.D., ...