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Explore videos of local farmers answering frequently asked questions about soil health in southern Minnesota
Economics: The cost of conventional tillage
Tom Muller didn’t start no-tilling soybeans in 1988 to improve soil health. After all those years, Tom says that no-tilling and strip-tilling have become a way to keep his banker happy and ensure he can continue farming. In this video, Tom shares why he’s still excited about no-till and how the economics work for his farm.
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Tom Muller, David Muller Farms
Video title: Tom Muller is excited about the economics of no-till on his farm
Few people have an economic relationship with the land the way that farmers do. You continuously have to weigh the economic constraints of running a business and your responsibility as caretaker of the land, the foundation of your business. When it comes to the cost of conventional tillage vs the cost of a cover crop, it’s worth considering… What’s economical and what’s best for the land?
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In this video, Pat Duncanson from Highland Family Farms walks us through his cost/benefit analysis of conventional tillage compared to cover crops for building soils.
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Pat Duncanson, Highland Family Farms
Video title: Why soil health matters for profitability at Highland Family Farms
