The Zero Till Seedbed

THE IDEAL

The ideal seed bed for crops grown in the Northern Great Plains is moist and firm - characteristics almost always guaranteed with no-till. The consistent residue cover provided by zero tillage traps snow and helps reduce the evaporation from the soil surface.

Obtaining good seedsoil contact was one of the largest problems faced by zero till pioneers. Thanks to vast improvements in seeding equipment and greater knowledge of the crop's germination requirements, crop establishment is now one of the greatest advantages of zero till.

Another aspect of a no-till seedbed worth considering is better trafficability. Over time, the undisturbed surface mulch and root network on zero till fields helps to improve water infiltration and aggregate stability so you can get on the field sooner after a rain