Results of continuous no-till and cover crops in heavy clay soil
Source: One Good Idea
When Matt Burkholder started farming this field in Allen County, Ohio, he had to contend with three wet holes. Fast forward to today, after years of continuous no-till and cover crops in heavy clay soils, those wet holes have disappeared and the soil structure has improved. His story reflects his farm’s motto: “Turning dirt into healthy soil, one acre at a time.”
Length: 03:30
Year Produced: 2022
State: Ohio
Cropping Systems: Corn, Other Grains, Soybean
Tags: drainage, heavy clay soil, Soil Structure, winter wheat