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Welcome to No-TillFarmer.com, the single best site on the Web for no-till tips, techniques, management strategies, products and information about no-tilling to help you farm more profitably.

News

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News - Report: Nitrogen Lost Even When Cold

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:28:25 -0600

New research shows surprising levels of nitrogen loss even at freezing temperatures

No-Till Videos

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:51:28 -0600

No-Till Farmer interviews industry experts on a wide range of no-till topics and brings their stories to you...in their words. We believe sharing their valuable insights will help your no-till operation now and in the future.

NNTC - National No-Tillage Conference Home Page

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:50:49 -0600

18th Annual National No-Tillage Conference Jan. 13-16, 2010, Des Moines, Iowa

NNTC Sponsors - 2010

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:40:49 -0600

Check out the company's products, facts and figures about the company, research, technology, information on ordering publications, frequently asked questions and the latest in biotechnology.

News - Soil Needs 'Glue' For Good Structure

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:24:43 -0600

Ray Archuleta, who works for the USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service, is passionate about no-till and he reminded producers that what makes a successful no-till system is in the things you don’t necessarily see on the ground.

News - CTIC: Biotech Key To Food Needs

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:09:22 -0600

Biotechnology-derived crops and the sustainable farming systems they facilitate are key tools in the race to grow more food, feed, fiber and fuel while protecting the environment, the CTIC reports.

News - Australian Mine's Farm Uses No-Till

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:46:43 -0600

There's been heated debate in New South Wales, Aystralia, about whether mining and farming can coexist side by side. But one mine is showing that its no-till farm can produce proftable crops just fine.

News - Cold, Wet Winter Slows Wheat Growth

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:59:18 -0600

One of the coldest and wettest winters in decades has produced soggy ground and sluggish wheat growth. No-tiller Kim Starnes and his son, Jason, who own Four S Farms, says this year has brought some of the worst winter conditions they've seen.

Current Issue

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No-Till Farmer brings you valuable information. Features include articles on sustainable agriculture, soil conservation and the latest breaking developments in the world of no-till agriculture. No-Till Farmer focuses on a range of no-till issues that farmers face daily. Learn new conservation techniques, read in-depth equipment reviews and get tips on inputs like herbicides, fungicides, fertilizer and micronutrients. Everything the no-till farmer needs to turn a profit without turning the soil.

Feature Articles - 4 Money-Making Techniques For No-Tillers

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:55:19 -0600

NO-TILLERS CAN use four techniques to make more money on their farms, Marion Calmer told the 789 attendees at this year's National No-Tillage Conference in Des Moines, Iowa. Calmer is an Alpha, Ill., no-tiller who has conducted onfarm research for 25 years and owns Calmer's Agronomic Research Center.

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Feature Article Archives

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:58:24 -0600

Here is a selection of articles from No-Till Farmer

News - Don't Be Afraid To Try Cover Crops

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:35:44 -0600

David Brandt switched to no-till in 1971 and started experimenting with cover crops in 1979. Using a three-crop rotation with corn, soybeans and wheat, Brandt incorporates cover crops into the wheat stubble. Cover crops are used to retain the soil, increase the tilth of the soil and to provide nutrients, especially nitrogen for the next crop, usually corn.

News - Proposed Standard For Phosphorus Sees Setback

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:12:00 -0600

Last summer, U.S. Department of Agriculture officials floated a nationwide standard to limit the amount of phosphorus farmers could apply to fields. But by December, they had pulled it back in the face of stiff opposition from a group of agriculture scientists.

News - Soil-Applied Herbicides Becoming A Must

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:27:27 -0600

Crop producers should consider using soil-applied herbicides even during times of cheap glyphosate. While there can be risks, such as no timely rainfall, a pre-emergence herbicide can get control of early season weeds so glyphosate can work on pesky plants at more equal stages of growth.

News - Resist Tillage, Takes Steps Against Compaction

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:54:45 -0600

Farmers may be facing more compaction issues than usual this spring. Randall Reeder, an Ohio State University Extension agricultural engineer, said that no-till farmers may be better off than others.

No-Till Events

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:32:29 -0600

No-Till Events And Field Days

News - Glyphosate-Resistant Kochia Confirmed

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:01:42 -0600

Kansas State University scientists have completed long-term evaluations of a limited number of independent kochia (Kochia scoparia) populations on privately-owned land in western Kansas that are now confirmed to be glyphosate-resistant.

Responsible Nutrient Management

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:05:41 -0600

2nd Annual Responsible Nutrient Management Practitioner's Program