Experiences in Conservation Tillage

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Channel: University of California Television (UCTV) · 2008 · Education

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Examines the long term benefits of using Conservation Tillage, a farming practice that minimizes tractor passes over a field in order to preserve top soil and save on fuel, labor, and equipment costs.  John Bradley, Conservation Tillage Specialist for Monsanto Corp.  presents some of the proven strategies used by farmers employing this practice and Max Carter, a farmer from central Georgia, shares what he has learned from 27 years of conservation tillage farming. Series: "University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources" [10/2001] [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 5994]

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