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Conley farms 120 acres for feed (silages, dry hay and high-moisture corn) for his 52-cow dairy, located down a dirt road amid a small fold of hills in Dodge County. The hills make for stunning views of the surrounding countryside, and his barn and silo. They also pose unique management challenges. Or they did, until recently.
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Focus on Biology for Better Soil Health
For farmers aiming for sustainable and profitable crop production, optimizing soil health and function is the ultimate endgame.
What You Should Know About No-Till Planters
For no-tillers, the planter is the most crucial piece of equipment on their farm. This article will take you through the basic components of a no-till planter and provide you with tips for no-till planter maintenance from experienced pros in the industry.
Digging Into the Principles of Regenerative Ag
Based on the principles of building healthy soil, regenerative ag aims to not only sustain farm productivity but to actually work with nature to regenerate the soil, increase biodiversity and enhance the farming ecosystem.
Join top no-tillers, agronomists and researchers for 3 days of unrivaled learning and networking!
Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 31st annual National No-Tillage Conference in St. Louis, Missouri January 10-13! Experience an energizing 3-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led No-Till Classrooms and collaborative No-Till Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered. Just as important is the chance to profit from unlimited hallway networking with the most innovative, forward-thinking minds in no-till!
No-Till Passport Series
Ecological Farming Proves Beneficial for Farmers in Africa
An international team of scientists has found that eco-friendly practices such as growing a range of crops, including legumes such as beans or pigeon peas, and adding plant residues or manure to soils can raise food crop yields in places such as rural Africa, where small-scale farmers cannot apply much nitrogen fertilizer.
Read more from the No-Till Passport series.
Current Issue
No More ‘More-On’ Farming
If You and a Neighbor Each Farm 1,365 Acres — You’re No-Tilling and He’s Using Conventional Tillage— His Yearly Fuel Bill will be $32,775 Higher than Yours
Milan No-Till Field Day Showed Real-World Results
Industry News
- Precision Planting Launches Radicle Agronomics
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- Bayer, Bunge, Chevron Reach Ownership Agreement for CoverCress
- EPA Green Lights Altered Corteva Herbicide
No-Till Videos
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For this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by Verdesian Life Sciences, we're joined by Blake Brown, director of the AgResearch and Education Center at Milan. The center, one of ten in Tennesee, shares a significant anniversary in the annals of No-Till history.
Kinze Introduces the True Speed version of the Blue Drive Planter
Kinze introducing their True Speed version of Kinze’s Blue Drive planter for their 3505 8 row planter market.
Traction Ag Demonstrates New Features for Payments, Expenses and Analysis
Traction Ag demonstrates tracking payments and repair expenses as well as integration with Climate FieldView and John Deere Operations Center for true accounting analysis down to the field level.
How to Calibrate a No-Till Grain Drill
Don't waste seed — or time — speculating whether or not your no-till grain drill is seeding at the right rate. Learn this easy way to calibrate your drill every time you use it.
No-Till 101
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Two Serious Threats to No-Till Weed Control
Glyphosate has been under fire due to thousands of non-ag lawsuits being filed against Bayer, who inherited many of these concerns when they purchased Monsanto in 2018. In addition, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently taken steps to crack down on the use of atrazine. -
Top 10 No-Till Stories in July 2022
In case you missed them, here are the items that have garnered the most interest from farmers in the past month. -
30 Years of the National No-Tillage Conference
While the “original” events in Hawaii were discontinued in 1980, our staff considered producing an event like the National No-Tillage Conference (NNTC) for years. But we always seemed to have more than we could handle in getting our magazines, newsletters and books out the door. -
Ray Kinsella Had Bigger Problems Than Hearing Voices
Next month, the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds will “emerge from the cornstalks” in Dyersville, Iowa for Major League Baseball’s now-annual “Field of Dreams” game.
No-Till Columns
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No 'Holy War' (Just Hole-y Data) on No-Till Carbon
The article, published in Anthropocene magazine, cites a study published in the journal "Geoderma," and set for release in the journal's November issue. The study has some issues. Perhaps because no-tillers are passionate and proud folks who take their preferred agricultural practices seriously, some of them are hopping mad. -
Two Serious Threats to No-Till Weed Control
Glyphosate has been under fire due to thousands of non-ag lawsuits being filed against Bayer, who inherited many of these concerns when they purchased Monsanto in 2018. In addition, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently taken steps to crack down on the use of atrazine. -
Opinion: Why Pesticides are a Good Idea
I’m no stranger to the controversy that surrounds pesticide use. However, I’d love a chance to explain the benefits I see and my thoughts on the negative perceptions. -
Gee, Wiz: Glyphosate Found In Urine
So we found glyphosate in a lot of urine. Now what?
No-Till Farmer Podcast
[Podcast] Conservation Ag Fellowship: Lifelong No-Till Learning
For this No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by SOURCE by Sound Agriculture, we caught up with Jim Leverich of Sparta, Wis., to ask him about some of the things he’s learned about no-till since he was first introduced to the practice back in the 1980s.
No-Till Farmer podcast series is brought to you by SOURCE®️ by Sound Agriculture.
SOURCE from Sound Agriculture unlocks more of the nitrogen and phosphorus already in your fields, so you can rely less on expensive and hard-to-find fertilizer. This foliar applied chemistry has an low use rate and is tank mix compatible, getting a free ride into the field. Check out SOURCE — it's like caffeine for microbes. Learn more at www.sound.ag.
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Planter Maintenance with Precision Planting
Down Force: Applying Too Much, Too Little and the Right Amount
Down force has become a hot topic over the last 10 years in precision agriculture. Does it really matter? How can knowledge of your down force help you?
The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting. Precision Planting, LLC is the leading provider of practical and effective precision ag technologies to help make farmers smarter every season.
Product Roundups
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Farm Progress Show Product Roundup 2022
Check out the latest offerings from these 2022 Farm Progress Show exhibitors. -
Fertilizer & Soil Amendments Product Roundup 2022
Check out the latest fertilizer and soil amendment products from some of the industry's leading suppliers. -
Fertilizer Application Product Roundup 2022
Check out the latest fertilizer application products from some of the industry's leading suppliers.
Top Store Items
No-Till & Cover Crops Handbook
Transitioning from conventional farming to no-till and incorporating the use of cover crops requires a higher level of management, but with No-Till Farmer's new No-Till & Cover Crops Handbook, you now have easy access to the critical information you need on field preparation, equipment requirements, how no-till and covers impact other agronomic practices and more.
Understanding Soil Fertility for Higher Yields
This special report was put together to help farmers understand soil fertility and the connection with crop yields. From Neal Kinsey’s explanation of how to nurture soils so they become a thriving, productive system to the importance of sulfur to identifying nutrient imbalances on real-life soil tests, the topics covered illuminate today’s generally accepted understanding of soil fertility.
Fine-Tuning No-Till Performance with Better Planter Technology
This 24 page special report is designed to bring you practical information and tips on how to improve each and every facet of your no-till planter, from attachments to GPS systems to evaluating various setups. Expert advice from long-time no-tillers, no-till researchers and planter consultants offer valuable insights into modifications and adjustments that will help you achieve better stands and ultimately better yields.
Built to Last: No-Till's Trials & Triumphs... 60 Years Later
This 44-page Special Commemorative Edition is meant to honor the shoulders of those on which no-tillers stand on today, and to also remind the next generation that true, revolutionary breakthroughs in farming are still possible. More than 110 million acres proves it. Based on detailed research, historical discoveries and many conversations with farmers who proudly shared their personal no-till memories, this fascinating report dives into all aspects within the rich history of no-till farming.