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What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Constantly Building On No-Till Success

South Dakota farmers Pat and Chris Breen take no-till practices that work a step farther to maximize the benefits.

By Pat Breen and Martha Mintz posted on August 1, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management

I've had 25 years to refine my no-till system, but I’m nowhere near settling into a comfortable groove. My philosophy is to keep pushing my system to get more yield, use my inputs more efficiently and make life easier for myself and my son, Chris, who farms with me.

Corn Stover Removal And No-Till: A Balancing Act

No-tillers that follow guidelines can remove some stover from continuous-corn fields and still warm up soils, improve nitrogen efficiency and retain organic matter.

By Dan Zinkland posted on June 1, 2012 | Posted in Residue Management

No-tillers growing continuous corn often face a dilemma when residue piles up in their fields after harvest, leaving a mat that can keep soils cold and wet and make planting difficult.

Fine-Tuning Fertility In A Quest For Top Yields

Pennsylvania no-tiller Dean James is focusing on secondary macronutrients, micronutrients and precision fertilizer applications to bring yields to the next level.

By Martha Mintz posted on June 1, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

Plugging the lowest leak in the fertility barrel to boost yields and cut waste is the goal Dean James set for the 1,250-acre farm he manages. But achieving that goal requires creating a detailed fertility picture.

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.

Should Lime And Phosphorus Be Applied At The Same Time?

March 13, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Lloyd Murdock, Extension Soils Management, University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky's Lloyd Murdock weighs in on whether lime and phosphorus should be applied at the same time.

Biosolids, Technology Boost Dryland No-Till

Nutrient-laden sludge, terraces, precision ag and equipment improvements help Nebraska no-tiller reclaim unproductive fields.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 1, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Water Management

Had Dave Nielsen simply accepted the early tales of frustration he heard, no-till might not have become the dominant practice on his dryland farm. Instead, he decided to place more trust in early no-till innovators and university experts in his area.

‘WORK THE ZONE’ To Boost Strip-Till Fertility

Placing fertilizer both shallow and deep, and planting in the middle of the berm, can maximize your strip-till corn yields.

By Dan Zinkland posted on February 1, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Strip-Till Farming

For successful results in strip-till, fertilizer needs to be placed in a zone where the roots and seedlings of corn can readily access plant-food nutrients.

A Closer Look At The No-Till Underground

Ray Weil shares the inside story on the dynamic organisms in productive no-till soils, and what it takes to keep them happy.

By Martha Mintz posted on February 1, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Soil is a no-tiller’s main business. And as in any business, there is a hierarchy of employees that must work together to get the job done.

Change In Phosphorus And Potassium Contents Of Corn Stalks Over Time

December 17, 2011 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: By Antonio P. Mallarino and Ryan R. Oltmans, Department of Agronomy, Iowa State University

Increasing corn yield and harvest of cornstalks for feed, bedding or bioenergy production are generating numerous questions about phosphorus and potassium concentrations in cornstalks and removal.

A Winning Formula To Break Down Tough Residue

Agronomist says a mixture of 28%, Thio-Sul, humates, sugar and water can help digest today’s tough corn stalks for better corn yields the following year.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on December 1, 2011 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management

Corn residue has its good and bad points. It’s not so good if it interferes with no-till seed placement or crop emergence, but it’s a great source of food for soil biological activity and contains valuable nutrients for the next year’s crop.

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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 Industries, 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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