
74: No-till can work here.
From Dirt Rich by Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota
December 4, 2024 · 58 min · Season 5 · Episode 83
About this episode
Bruce Tiffany discusses his experience with no-till farming and its benefits in Redwood County, Minnesota.
Jared Luhman returns to the mic to interview Bruce Tiffany, a fourth-generation row crop farmer in Redwood County, Minnesota. Bruce knows those rolling hills along the Redwood River intimately: he has farmed over 54 seasons there. He currently grows soy, corn, and rye. Motivated by a desire to minimize inputs and to do right by previous and future generations, Bruce has shifted his practices to minimize tillage and keep a living root in the soil. He's found that even in fields with a dozen or more soil types, he's reaping better-than-average yields for his area -- while spending less to make it happen. Bruce invites listeners to reach out with questions at annbruce@redred.com. The viewpoints of the speakers expressed within or outside of this episode do not necessarily reflect the goals and mission of SFA. Dirt Rich is produced by the Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota. If you enjoy Dirt Rich, consider supporting our work by becoming a member of SFA or donating at www.sfa-mn.org.
People in this episode
Host: Jared Luhman
Guest: Bruce Tiffany
Topics covered
- no-till farming
- sustainable agriculture
- crop yields
- soil health
- farming practices
Keywords
- no-till
- sustainable farming
- crop rotation
- soil types
- agriculture
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota, SFA, redred.com
Products: soy, corn, rye
Places: Redwood County, Minnesota, Redwood River
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