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Don't Be Afraid To Fail At Something

By Darrell Bruggink posted on January 18, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

What a week we had in St. Louis for the National No-Tillage Conference. We're trying to confirm that this 20th-anniversary event enjoyed all-time record attendance, likely surpassing the 900 level for the first time in the conference's history. (If you want to review highlights, visit our Twitter or Facebook pages.)

Potential For No-Till Is ‘Unlimited’

No-till is feasible on more than 10 million acres in Ohio, but the path to success varies by soil type.

December 1, 2011 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

Even with the 130,000 acres grown last year, Ohio is nowhere near reaching its potential for no-till corn production.

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Tackling Drainage And Compaction In No-Till

Strong soil structure, proper nutrient levels and adequate tiling hold the answer to improving drainage challenges in no-till fields.

By Jim Leverich posted on September 1, 2011 | Posted in Water Management

When it comes to no-till, getting your crops planted and off to a good start is paramount. But wet conditions in a field, or a portion of a field, may limit your ability to plant. That can lead to reduced stands and possibly lower yield potential.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Courage To Change Spells Success For No-Tiller

Drainage, proper pH, efficient nutrient use and a top-performing planter top Roger Wenning’s checklist for building a successful no-till and strip-till operation.

By Roger Wenning and Martha Mintz posted on September 1, 2011 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Water Management

Water has long been my chief adversary in farming. All of my acres have some roll to them and several areas on the farm are classified as highly erodible.

Reaping The Benefits Of Long-Term No-Till

Variable-rate technology, improved drainage and key equipment decisions spell 30 years of no-till success for the Kinney family.

By John Dobberstein posted on May 1, 2011 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Equipment, Nutrient Management

The genesis of no-till on the rolling hills of R & K Farms began during the 1970s when Jay Robert Renick drove to southern Ohio to attend a field day.

Drainage, Soybean Cover Boost Yields for Ohio No-Tiller

30-year no-tilling veteran Tom Clark is reaping the benefits of tiling improvements, cover crops and calculated planting on his 1,200 acres.

By Susan K. Davis posted on March 11, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops, Water Management

Drainage is important in any tillage system, but even more crucial in no–till, which is why Ohio no-tiller Tom Clark makes sure drainage needs are taken care of on his fields.

Study Shows No-Till's Benefits For Pacific Northwest Wheat Growers

March 10, 2011 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

Source: USDA, Journal of Soil and Water Conservation

Wheat farmers in eastern Oregon and Washington who use no-till production systems can substantially stem soil erosion and enhance efforts to protect water quality, according to research by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists.

Tile Drainage Directly Related to Nitrate Loss

November 11, 2010 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Illinois Extension

A recent study shows that the most heavily tile-drained areas of North America are also the largest contributing source of nitrate to the Gulf of Mexico, leading to seasonal hypoxia.

Tillage Isn't A Long-Term Solution For Soybean SDS

October 27, 2010 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Iowa State University

If you were one of the many Iowa farmers who were hit with Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) disease in your soybean fields this year, doing tillage on that soil and trying to bury the crop residue is not a good long-term solution.

Balancing Soil Helps No-Till

October 1, 2010 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Oconomowoc, Wis., no-tiller Robert Miller uses a biological farming system to balance the soil. Miller and his sons Luke and Nick no-till 3,600 acres of corn, soybeans and winter wheat. They use cover crops to build soil organic matter and gypsum to balance calcium and magnesium levels.

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No-Till Legend Concerned About Corn Profits in 2024

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin Till, Vincennes, Ind., no-tiller Ray McCormick explains why it’s going to be tough to “not lose a lot of money this year” on corn. Plus, we ask our readers, “On a scale of 1-10, how concerned are you about drought this year?” Hear why some farmers are worried, and why others aren’t very worried at all.

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