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Systems Approach Makes Canadian No-Till Farm More Resilient

Derek and Tannis Axten use a low-disturbance, high-diversity no-till system to keep tabs on their soil health ‘bank balance’ and improve their farm ground in Saskatchewan.

By Angela Lovell posted on May 24, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection, Soil Health

Derek and Tannis Axten use a low-disturbance, high-diversity no-till system to keep tabs on their soil health ‘bank balance’ and improve their farm ground in Saskatchewan.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

Wheel Traffic Pinching Profits?

By John Dobberstein posted on March 8, 2017 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Do you think there’s a chance wheel traffic in your fields could be hurting yields? If your answer is “no,” think again, says Steve Larocque.

Transition to Conservation Changes Soil, Lengthens Season

Adopting no-till, strip-till and cover crops in Ontario has helped suppress weeds and allowed Ken and Kevin Nixon to get their crops planted earlier.

By Laura Barrera posted on November 19, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Southwestern Ontario doesn’t see a lot of no-till. In fact, moldboard plowing is still a common practice in the area.

10 Ways for No-Tillers to Beat Compaction Challenges

More axles, lower tire pressure, controlled traffic, cover crops, and a dose of patience can keep compaction from hurting yields.

By John Dobberstein posted on October 29, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Soil Health

No-tillers planning to achieve better yields in the next growing season ought to look a little ‘deeper,’ so to speak, than just seed and inputs.

4 Tips for Minimizing Soil Compaction During Harvest

September 21, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Soil Health

Source: Iowa State University Extension

In wet conditions, the best choice a grower can make is to stay away from the field and avoid trafifc on wet soil to reduce soil compaction, says Iowa State University Extension.

What I've Learned From No-Tilling

Treading Lightly, Succeeding Big with No-Till

Australian no-tiller Allen Postlethwaite and family rely on controlled traffic and precision-guided seeding to give their crops every chance to thrive.

January 11, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Precision Agriculture, Water Management

Our sons were the primary driver for why we made the leap and went 100% no-till back in 1983 — though drought certainly was a factor.

From the Desk of Laura Barrera

4 Tips for Avoiding Compaction at Harvest

By Laura Barrera posted on September 15, 2015 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

There’s a risk that running heavy harvesting equipment in wet conditions will result in soil compaction. Considering compaction can cost you 5-10% in yield, it’s a good idea to avoid it when possible.

No-Till Notes

Harvest Decisions Set Stage For No-Till Planting

Controlled traffic, GPS guidance and crop rotation can help no-tillers deal with corn residue levels and avoid over-processing and erosion.

By Jim Leverich posted on August 1, 2014 | Posted in Residue Management

The decisions we make about stalk management affect the performance of our no-till systems, and definitely impact the amount of erosion in our fields.

A Permanent Pathway For Long Term, Sustainable No-Till

Reduced compaction and higher yields await no-tillers who overcome equipment and technology challenges to adopt controlled-traffic systems.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on August 1, 2013 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Five years ago, Canadian no-tiller Craig Shaw had never heard of controlled-traffic farming. Today, he’s making a long-term commitment to the system.

Putting More In The Bin, More In The Bank

A diverse cropping rotation, cover crops and onfarm research helps Ontario no-tiller/ridge-tiller Shawn McRae achieve soil and financial health.

By Clair Urbain posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

For Shawn McRae, more than two decades of onfarm research shows that thinking holistically about no-till soil health isn’t just a feel-good decision — it puts more crops in the bin and, more importantly, more money in the bank.

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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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