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Tackling Challenges with First-Year No-Till

After a book opened Doug Manning’s eyes to the benefits of no-till, the Kalispell, Mont., no-tiller worked through many challenges in his first go around at seeding.
By Doug Manning posted on June 22, 2015 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101
After a book opened Doug Manning’s eyes to the benefits of no-till, the Kalispell, Mont., no-tiller worked through many challenges in his first go around at seeding.
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Fine-Tune No-Till Drills For Better Cover Crop Seeding

Whether it’s getting cover-crop mixes seeded properly, or determining the right planting depth, equipment experts and no-tillers themselves offer tips on improving cover-crop seeding with no-till drills.
By Laura Barrera posted on August 1, 2013 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment
From airplanes and helicopters to highboy seeders, spreaders and planters, there are plenty of options for seeding cover crops. But many no-tillers prefer to use the tried-and-true no-till drills to seed covers.
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What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Seven Strategies Help Missouri No-Tiller Excel

Diverse rotations, improved plant nutrition and control of tough weeds are some of the ways Eddie Hoff boosts no-till yields.
By Eddie Hoff and Ron Ross posted on August 1, 2010 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Equipment, Soil Health
I’m the third generation of the Hoff family to operate our farm near Boonville, Mo. Following an early example set by my dad, John Hoff, who first no-tilled in the early 1970s, I’ve spent the past several years fine-tuning our no-till program.
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