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Look South For Tips On Continuous No-Tilling

Almost all no-tillers in South America have given up tilling completely. They use cover crops while U.S. no-tillers revert to tillage as a problem-solver

By Ron Perszewski posted on January 1, 2006 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Most U.S no-tillers miss out on the full benefits of no-tilling because they incorrectly believe they must occasionally till for a variety of reasons, says Rolph Derpsch, an internationally respected no-till researcher and advocate from Paraguay.

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Get Involved With Continuous No-Till

These two no-till veterans recommend it to build organic matter and improve soil health while relying on precision ag to make it work.

By Don Glenn, Brian Glenn, and Ron Ross posted on December 1, 2005 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Back in 1996, we made a commitment to farm more land without hiring any full-time labor. Thanks to a shift to continuous no-till, precision farming and more efficient equipment, we’ve surpassed our goals.

Should You Try Pelletized Lime?

November 1, 2005 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

While Tim Goodenough has successfully used pelletized lime, the question among many no-tillers is whether it can trim both application rates and costs.

Top 9 Tips Offered For Boosting No-Till Fields

A past winner of the No-Till Innovator Award and owner of HyMark Consulting in Martinsville, Ohio, offers the following tips for maximizing your no-till yields.

By Ed Winkle posted on September 1, 2005 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Your no-till planter setup can depend on your conditions and equipment. Talk to others who are no-tilling successfully and do your homework, including research on the Internet.

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Moisture Levels Tied To Tiles And Lime

Check out these No-Till Farmer message board opinions about the connection between water problems and calcium levels. More drainage tips and ideas are available at www.no-tillfarmer.com.

December 1, 2003 | Posted in Water Management

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No-Till Is Cornerstone To Smarter Farming

Process sets off a chain of innovations for this Indiana farm family.

By Ron Ross and Ellis McFadden posted on November 1, 2003 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Equipment, Soil Health

I tell my neighbors that I don’t want to farm anymore. I just want to farm smarter. That philosophy was the reason we went with no-till in 1986, and it’s the driving force behind other steps that we’ve taken to make farming more efficient and profitable.

Produce, Protect, Preserve, Profit!

Check the two dozen no-till lessons learned in southwest Ohio this year.

By Ed Winkle posted on November 1, 2003 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Wow, what a year! Who would have dreamed that our no-till planting window in southwestern Ohio would only run from March 28 to April 27. The few no-tillers who recognized early that the soil was ideal for no-tilling had an excellent crop. Many no-tillers who waited for the more traditional planting dates never got a crop in the ground.

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Adding New Ideas, Equipment Improves No-Till

You’ve got to figure out the best way to make no-till work on your farm.

By Ron Ross and Rod Schmidt posted on December 1, 2002 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Equipment, Nutrient Management

Before you develop a no-till plan, you need to define what the term actually means on your farm. It won’t be the same for someone who is located a couple states away or maybe even a couple miles down the road.

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Making Sense Of Sidedressing Anhydrous Ammonia

Post your question or offer a response at www.no-tillfarmer.com

By Michael Austin posted on September 1, 2002 | Posted in Equipment

Making fantastic use of the No-Till Farmer message board, no-tillers continued to offer help, answers and encouragement to fellow farmers who are hoping that this season turns out to be a profitable one.

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Be Cautious About Down-Spring Pressure

To join the discussions, visit the Farmer’s Forum: www.no-tillfarmer.com

December 1, 2001 | Posted in Soil Health

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