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Podcast: MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
Episode: To Till Or Not To Till: Things To Think About Before Planting
Description: With weather starting to warm up farmers are thinking about the upcoming planting season. One of the top questions ahead of planting is whether a field should be tilled or cultivated or not. Francisco Arriaga a soil science specialist with UW-Extension says that whenever possible do not till. Choosing not to till allows nutrients to stay within the soil to better this year's crop while also decreasing erosion. He does say that if there are wet spots in a field that tilling in those spots can help dry the soil for planting and can be beneficial if the rest...