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Light Stimulation Boosts Seed Germination

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By Dan Crummett from No Till Farmer USA Magazine Light-energy treatment developed to kill weed seeds without chemicals also stimulates seed germination. What began as a method to control the spread of tumbleweed plants in the desert is now showing promise for stimulating agricultural crop seed germination to potentially increase crop yields. Jon Jackson, president …

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No-Till, Cattle & Diverse Cover Crops Mix Well

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Written By Sarah Hill and originally published by No-Till Farmer in the USA The combination of a 3-way crop rotation, covers and grazing is resulting in big savings by reducing the number of tillage passes, increasing yields and improving soil health. Pictured Above: SHORT GROWING SEASON. No-tiller Kurt Stiefvater has a very short fall season to get cover …

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