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Recent Examples of tillage
Farmers and policy-makers are advocating for sustainable agricultural practices such as cover cropping and reduced tillage.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Slightly more than half of growers (56 percent) adopted no-till or conservation tillage methods, while 62 percent integrated cover crops into their operations.
—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
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Slightly more than half of growers (56 percent) adopted no-till or conservation tillage methods, while 62 percent integrated cover crops into their operations.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tillage
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This timeline indicates that grape cultivation in Italy likely started during the Late Bronze Age.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
23 Apr. 2025
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Conclusion The cannabis industry is undergoing a green revolution, with a growing emphasis on sustainability and organic cultivation.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Newsom and Bonta cited harm to consumers and businesses, including those in agriculture and entertainment, in California, which has the world’s fifth-largest economy.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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For industries rooted in authenticity—like agriculture and energy—original video footage provides a competitive edge by ensuring credibility, consistency and a powerful connection to the communities being served.—
Marcus Squier,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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In Maryland, 26 Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities programs were operating, dealing with 50 commodities and 88 farming practices, according to the USDA.—
Karl Blankenship,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2025
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In just a few decades, France’s farming population wentfrom 7 million in 1946 to fewer than 3 million in 1974.—
Made by History,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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Tammy Sons is the CEO of TN Nursery and an expert plant advisor who studied horticulture.—
Tammy Sons,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Though people join the San Jose Garden Club to learn more about horticulture and to visit local gardens and nurseries, a big function of the club is to support the community.—
Lisa Thorn,
Mercury News,
20 Apr. 2025
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The National Wildlife Federation notes that gardening activities help children develop environmental empathy, patience, and overall happiness.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Lee is an earthy bohemian goddess who spends much of her screen time gardening.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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The pilot spanned three-years and was developed with local partners in India, where field executives (often agronomy graduates from local universities) worked with farmers throughout the cotton growing season.—
Brooke Roberts-Islam,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The filing also details the acquisition of West Central Ag Services, expanding CHS's grain and agronomy platforms in west-central Minnesota and eastern North Dakota.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Tillage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tillage. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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