Farmer saves $2 million in inputs with no-till system

Nearly 20 years ago, corn and soybean grower Rick Clark, of Williamsport, Indiana, got fed up with soil blowing and washing off his farm due to tillage. Now he doesn't use any fertilizers or herbicides in his no-till system, saving him an estimated $2 million a year.

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Today's News Farmer saves $2 million in inputs with no-till system Nearly 20 years ago, corn and soybean grower Rick Clark, of Williamsport, Indiana, got fed up with soil blowing and washing off his farm due to tillage. Now he doesn't use any fertilizers or herbicides in his no-till system, saving him an estimated $2 million a year. Read More Less corn land is needed than soy to satisfy SAF goal Soybean plantings would have to increase nearly 50% if soybean oil became the only feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), said two analysts from UC-Davis. With its higher yields per acre, corn ethanol as the sole feedstock would result in an increase in area of around 9%. Read More Corn growing conditions worsen in Brazil Higher temperatures have deteriorated crop conditions in Brazil, while excessive rain has delayed harvest in Argentina. Read More Top Picks 3 Big Things Today, April 8, 2024 Tolvera herbicide offers new active ingredient for cereals Biden administration's initial SAF subsidy model to raise climate hurdle for ethanol STAY CONNECTED: Unsubscribe Magazine Subscription We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Dotdash Meredith, 225 Liberty St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10281 ©2024. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Service