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'Don’t Quit No-Tilling For The Wrong Reasons'

Careful evaluation of your biggest yield-limiting factors can turn an unsuccessful no-till program into one that works.

By Eric Sacharski posted on June 1, 1999

Don't talk about quitting no-till with Cliff Ramsier. He's seen just about every problem and he's heard every excuse. But he's not buying any of them.

Doing All the Little Things Just Right

Successful no-till on this Iowa farm is the result of a novel four-step management plan.

By Julie Orchard posted on November 1, 1998 | Posted in Equipment

High corn and soybean yields don’t happen by chance on Condon and Mark Schnepel’s farm in Carson, Iowa. The brothers use a four-step process of planning, on-farm researching, implementing and reviewing to manage their 1,000-acre no-till operation.

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Solutions for No-Till Corn

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 1998

With no-till corn acres taking a beating in 1998 in some areas, farmers are looking for ways to overcome these concerns.

The Leading Edge

When "times were tough," these Iowa farmers used no-till as a management tool to expand their acreage.

By Julie Orchard posted on August 1, 1998 | Posted in Nutrient Management

During the 1980s, the last thing many growers were looking for was more land to farm. Missouri Valley, Iowa, cash croppers Gail and Duane Witt saw this as an opportunity to expand from 1,200 to 4,000 acres by switching to no-till.

Taking the Lead in No-Till

An early adapter of no-till, Charles Barkley says the system is just as important today as it was 15 years ago.

By Julie Orchard posted on July 1, 1998

As with anything new, Charles Barkley heard plenty of negative reports about no-tillage from other farmers.

Why Nutrient Cycling Varies

June 1, 1998 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Since farmers often wonder how stratification affects no-till, Jeff Schoenau tackled a few frequently asked nutrient cycling questions.

Strategies For No-Tilling Short-Season Crops

By Julie Orchard posted on May 1, 1998 | Posted in Cover Crops

No-tillers in the Northern Plains face many challenges, not the least of which is a short growing season. Average frost-free days range from 90 to 125 days.

The No-Till Answer Man!

As part of this continuing series, an Indiana farmer tackles your most frequently asked no-tilling questions.

By Stanley Smock posted on April 1, 1998

Here are my thoughts on recently asked questions by No-Till Farmer readers. Remember that your particular farming circumstances may result in entirely different answers to these particular concerns.

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