Occasional tillage strategies in dryland cropping systems
Occasional tillage is defined as one or two tillage operations every three or more years to manage the challenges of long-term no-tillage systems. This article summarizes ongoing research at K-State on the effects of occasional tillage on managing weeds and evaluated impacts on crop yields and soil properties in western Kansas.
Strategic and occasional tillage as a management tactic in long-term no-tillage systems
No-tillage farming preserves soil and improves water storage, but herbicide-resistant and perennial weeds are making long-term NT challenging in western Kansas. Learn how strategic and occasional tillage can help manage tough weeds while maintaining soil properties and crop yields.