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Recent Examples of tillage
Slightly more than half of growers (56 percent) adopted no-till or conservation tillage methods, while 62 percent integrated cover crops into their operations.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
The money also will help more farmers in the basin adopt those practices, like planting crops that cover the ground year-round to catch rain, and reducing tillage, which stirs up the soil and accelerates erosion.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
The five-year program focuses on climate-smart agricultural practices such as reduced tillage, nutrient management, improved soil heath, drought- and flood-resistance and lowered greenhouse gas emissions.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Acres with reduced tillage – which cuts runoff – rose 27% during that time, and no-till was up 9%.
—Erin Jordan, Journal Sentinel, 2 July 2024
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
The money also will help more farmers in the basin adopt those practices, like planting crops that cover the ground year-round to catch rain, and reducing tillage, which stirs up the soil and accelerates erosion.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
The five-year program focuses on climate-smart agricultural practices such as reduced tillage, nutrient management, improved soil heath, drought- and flood-resistance and lowered greenhouse gas emissions.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Acres with reduced tillage – which cuts runoff – rose 27% during that time, and no-till was up 9%.
—Erin Jordan, Journal Sentinel, 2 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tillage
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During their stay in space, they are expected to conduct a series of experiments, including the first anatomical X-rays taken in space, sending television images to ham radio enthusiasts, and the first cultivation of mushrooms in space.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2025
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Weed Possession Legalized In Virginia In 2021 The Virginia legislature legalized the possession and limited cultivation of recreational marijuana for adults in 2021.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Funds focused on agriculture, sustainable livelihoods, women leadership and development, military training and education, and programs to strengthen the private sector, along with, curiously, just over $11 million to support nonproliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons.—
Mara Kardas-Nelson,
The Dial,
8 Apr. 2025
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The 17-day event will also feature food, carnival rides and agriculture competitions.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The global cotton sustainability initiative launched a two-year pilot project in the West African nation to boost the availability of healthcare in cotton farming communities.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Apr. 2025
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The widespread nature of the virus has also devastated many farming communities and lead to skyrocketing egg prices in the last year.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Tim Johnson is senior director of horticulture at the Chicago Botanic Garden.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Markis Hill is a horticulture agent with Kansas State University Research and Extension.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Duchess of Sussex leaned into her love of cooking, gardening, creating and entertaining for friends new and old across the eight-episode show, which was filmed in her hometown of Montecito and premiered on March 4.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Joanna Gaines, owner of Magnolia, has lots of room to play with her favorite hobbies, namely, designing spaces and gardening.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Mar. 2025
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The program combines agronomy, biology, and business.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The company completed its acquisition of West Central Ag Services on January 2, 2025, which offers grain and agronomy services in Minnesota.—
Quartz Bot,
Quartz,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Tillage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tillage. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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