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| No-Till Failures on... heavy CLAYand elsewhere
1. Yes is lack of chemistry knowledge and soil chemistry & soil texture, clay types and mineral concentrations.
2. Delusional (Unmet) expectations... Snap! Parking the tillage equipment doesn't prepare one to become successful farming without. The more successful No-tillers were likely in an earlier life some of the more successful tillage farmers. Farming inputs are a "big bucks" industry in general... priced a combine, planter, tractor etc. lately? I agree strip-till rigs promoted in AT and elsewhere along with HP requirements goes a long way to use up 179's limits.
3. Amen. Skill level, experience and commitment to the process change are key factors. This goes without saying with any process change.
4. Again right on.
5. High clay soild are a challenge. Blue clay is especially tough. Not impossible, renters likely lack capital and time needed. May be too many changes to economically turn the ship to make the needed improvements.
6. Transition time... directly related to starting point on key soil nutrient levels ie. Ca Mg and internal drainage condition. Your conclusion... bullseye! Adequate P levels usually not an issue, availability is from the deep tillage beating of several years.
Bottomline to all this is what changes do you have available to improve your business model and profitability. My experience is that most do not have the slightest clue of their business operational financials. Ask a husband/wife farmers today that question... husband had a blank look and wife didn't know either, but at least showed enough interest to find out.
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No till troubles in heavy clay (gumbo) Solil Life and others
