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What I've Learned from No-Tilling

No-Tilled To Save Time, But Quickly Saw Soil Benefits

Western North Dakota farmer integrates cattle, dryland corn and multiple cover-crop species to build a productive no-till system.

By Lance Gartner and Martha Mintz posted on February 1, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

The main reason I went into no-till was — as it is for many other no-tillers — due to labor issues. My Dad had a heart attack in 2000 and wasn’t able to help as much anymore. I was just killing myself trying to keep up with farming and the cattle and everything else.

Demand for U.S. Farmland Hits Record Highs

January 31, 2011 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Source: Farmers National Co.

Demand for U.S. farmland has jumped to a five-year high, spurred on by a profitable grain market and a boost in buyer interest from both farm operators and land investors.

Landrollers: Challenges And Benefits

January 10, 2011 | Posted in Equipment, Soil Health, Water Management

Land rolling use has steadily increased, especially on soybean fields in the Upper Midwest during the past few years.

Corn Yields Not Meeting Expectations for 2010 Growing Season

By Darrell Bruggink posted on October 20, 2010 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Corn yields definitely appear to be worse overall than what our No-Till Farmer readers thought they'd be earlier in the summer.

Weeds Make Themselves Scarce When Calcium Enters The Picture

Applying calcium to balance soil nutrient levels and manage weeds allows no-tillers to reduce herbicide rates, cut fertilizer costs and increase profitability.

By Martha Ostendorf posted on October 1, 2010 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Got weeds? Calcium may be part of the solution as it has been for Oldham, S.D., no-tiller Ron Kaufman.

Adding Flexibility To Strip-Till

North Dakota producer adapts strip-till rig for maximum flexibility in both the fall and spring

By Mark Moore posted on April 1, 2010 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

When it comes to equipment, Eric Larson is all about maximizing his investment, no matter what the season. So when he began researching strip-till units, he wanted one that could run in both the spring and fall, and adapt to changing conditions.

Red Clover Shows Adaptability As No-Till Cover Crop

Fixing nitrogen and managing moisture, cost-effective red clover can provide both feed and soil value.

By Martha Ostendorf posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Cover Crops

Easy to work with and generally low cost, red clover is becoming a viable cover crop option for many no-tillers.

Failing A Requirement For North Dakota No-Tiller

Constant change, integration and diversification not only saved Gabe Brown’s farm, but also helped it thrive in tough conditions.

By Martha Ostendorf posted on October 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

For North Dakota no-tiller Gabe Brown, failure isn’t an option — it’s a requirement. That’s because Brown believes constant change drives an ever-improving system.

No-Till Pioneer Leaves The North Dakota Fields

By Guy Swanson posted on November 22, 2007 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Ron and Jan Swindler of Mott, N.D., went from a pair of the most advanced no-till producers in the world to well-established landlords in September as Ron auctioned his equipment and opened a new chapter in his career.

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No-Till Switchgrass Looking Possible

September 1, 2007 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

No-tillers have a stake in the production of ethanol. Currently, most ethanol is produced from corn, which has driven up demand and prices. But the consensus among researchers is that corn grain eventually will be replaced by other raw materials, possibly including crop residue, which could a revenue source for no-tillers.

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Last-Minute Planter Prep for No-Tillers & Strip-Tillers

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin-Till, precision specialist Chad Baker, co-owner of Baker Precision Planter Works in Orangeville, Ill., helps a first-generation no-tiller with planter setup, and later encounters a couple problems with a strip-tiller’s new 24-row planter. Plus, veteran agronomist Brad Forkner checks in with a couple tips for farmers to keep in mind before they take the field.

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