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No-Till Brings New ‘Shade’ Of Higher Yields, Profitability

Johnny and Brian Moore’s switch to no-till, cover crops and a diverse rotation has stopped erosion, improved organic matter and made their North Carolina farm’s high-clay soils more productive.

By John Dobberstein posted on August 1, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Brian Moore stuck a small shovel into the ground, pushed it down with his foot and pulled up a chunk of soil interlaced with roots and decaying plant matter.

A Cover Crop Bonus: Weed Suppression

With the pipeline of new herbicides hitting the market shrinking in the next decade, wisely chosen cover crops that establish quickly and are controlled properly can keep weeds at bay.

By Martha Mintz posted on August 1, 2012 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

No-tillers are finding that weed suppression can be an added benefit of using cover crops by tweaking a few management strategies in their fields.

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Fine-Tune Yield Monitors To Get More Out Of Harvest

Cleaning the sensors, calibrating distance and speed and doing some homework with the owner’s manual will benefit no-tillers.

By Jim Leverich posted on July 1, 2012 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

As you think about harvest, it’s a good idea to review small things that can make a big difference in your no-till operation.

No-Till Eases Environmental And Food-Production Challenges

By John Dobberstein posted on June 20, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Many farmers are no-tilling because it’s profitable for them and because they feel it’s the right thing to do. But have you ever watched your neighbors pound their fields with tillage equipment and, in a weak moment, think twice about your decision?

Banding Vs. Broadcasting Nutrients In Strip-Till: Which Is Best?

There are pros and cons to both application methods, with nutrient availability, soil tests and even land ownership factoring into the debate.

May 1, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Strip-tillers and agronomists agree about the need to maximize the use of fertilizer to produce high-yielding corn and soybean crops.

No-Till Yardstick Partnership Announced

By John Dobberstein posted on February 15, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

If you’re looking for ways to wring more profit from no-till, the answers might be closer than you think: Your own farm.

Plenty Of Innovations On Display At Farm Progress Show

Technology for spraying and fertilizer application was among the equipment highlights offering potential benefits to no-tillers.

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on December 1, 2011 | Posted in Equipment

The editors of No-Till Farmer unearthed a large number of equipment innovations at the 2011 Farm Progress Show, held Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 in Decatur, Ill.

Growth In Cover Crop Usage

By Darrell Bruggink posted on November 2, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

It seems clear that No-Till Farmer readers are quickly moving away from the old recommendation that you need to apply 1.2 pounds of nitrogen for every expected bushel of corn.

NRCS Extends Sign-Up For Conservation Stewardship Program

November 3, 2010 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Source: The Natural Resources Conservation Service

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has extended the ranking period cut-off date for producers to apply for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) to January 7, 2011.

Certified Seed Vs. Grower-Saved Seed: How to Feed a Hungary World

October 19, 2010 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Source: Syngenta Crop Protection

For centuries, growers have planted seed, saved seed and replanted seed, but as the global population continues to grow, the need to produce more on existing acres is critical.

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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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