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Research Project Heavy Corn Residue

Conservation Tillage Protects Soil and Nutrients for Long-Term Productivity

Conservation tillage is proving its value in Illinois, as research from Giovani Preza Fontes shows soybean yields holding steady across no-till, strip-till and conventional systems.

By Soybean Research & Information Network|March 27, 2026|

Can Conservation Tillage Work for Soybeans? New Research Says Yes—with the Right Adjustments

Soybeans can perform well in conservation tillage systems with the right combination of fertility and row spacing—see what researchers found in the first year of this ISA checkoff-funded study.

By Field Advisor|June 25, 2025|

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