No-Till Farming Practices Observation Checklist
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Field Preparation & Initial Cover
Observations regarding the pre-planting conditions and initial cover crop/residue management.
Date of Observation
Estimated Percent Crop Residue Cover (0-100)
Type of Residue Dominant (if applicable)
Description of Initial Soil Conditions (e.g., compaction, moisture)
Cover Crop Present? (Select all that apply)
If Cover Crop Present, Describe Species and Approximate Density
Evidence of Previous Tillage?
Details on Any Evidence of Previous Tillage Observed
Planting Equipment & Technique
Assessment of the planter used and how no-till planting is being implemented.
Planter Type Used?
If 'Other' Planter Type, please specify:
Planter Row Spacing (inches)
Planting Depth (inches)
Techniques used to ensure adequate seed-to-soil contact?
If 'Other' Seed-to-Soil Contact Technique, please specify:
Is the planter equipped with residue clearing devices?
Describe residue clearing devices (if applicable)
Residue Management & Distribution
Evaluation of crop residue levels, distribution, and decomposition.
Estimated Residue Cover (%)
Residue Type(s) Present
If 'Cover Crop' selected, specify cover crop species and planting date.
Residue Distribution – is it uniform across the field?
Describe any observed unevenness in residue distribution. (e.g., areas of thick residue, areas of bare soil)
Estimated % of field with >50% residue cover
Date of last residue management operation (e.g., roller-crimping, chopping)
Describe any residue management equipment used and its effectiveness.
Soil Health Indicators
Observations and measurements related to soil structure, water infiltration, and biological activity.
Soil Organic Matter (%)
Bulk Density (g/cm³)
Water Infiltration Rate (cm/hr)
Soil pH
Soil Structure (Visual Assessment)
Observations of Soil Aggregate Stability
Evidence of Earthworm Activity?
Notes on Root Development (if visible)
Weed Management
Assessment of weed control strategies employed in the no-till system.
What primary no-till weed control methods are being used?
If 'Other' was selected above, please specify the weed management method.
Estimated % of field covered by weeds (visual assessment).
Dominant weed species observed (if any).
If 'Other' was selected for dominant weed species, please specify.
Are cover crops being used for weed suppression? If so, what types?
Describe any unusual weed pressure or challenges observed.
Pest & Disease Management
Observations regarding pest and disease prevalence and control methods.
Observed Pest Presence (Check all that apply)
Observed Disease Presence (Check all that apply)
Detailed Description of Pest/Disease Observations (if any)
Primary Pest/Disease Management Strategy Used:
If Chemical Control Used, Specify Chemicals & Application Rates
Estimated Pest/Disease Damage Severity (Scale of 1-5, 1=No Damage, 5=Severe Damage)
Date of Pest/Disease Observation
Any Unusual Pest/Disease Patterns Observed?
Overall System Health & Sustainability
General assessment of the long-term viability and environmental impact of the no-till practices.
Estimated Crop Yield (compared to conventional tillage)
Estimated Fuel Consumption (compared to conventional tillage)
Evidence of Soil Erosion (visual assessment)
Observed Benefits (select all that apply)
Narrative Summary of System Health
Date of Last Soil Health Assessment
Farmer Perception of System Sustainability (scale of 1-5)
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