Can no-till really work in low-rainfall, compaction-prone soils? Taylor Jones, Director of Viticulture at Dierberg and Star Lane Vineyards in Santa Barbara, California shares insights from an 8-year vineyard floor trial comparing till vs. no-till practices. From vine vigor to soil health, microbial life to tractor fuel savings, Taylor reveals surprising data and offers practical advice for growers considering a shift in floor management.

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262: A Vineyard Research Site to Study Soil Health
253: Regenerative Agriculture: The Path the Climate Change Resilience?
211: Vineyard Nutrient Management Across the United States
California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Healthy Soils Initiative
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