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Strip-Till Warms Soil, Conserves Moisture

September 17, 2010 | Posted in Water Management

Remote sensing will enable scientists to see if winter cover crops are improving water quality in the Chesapeake Bay.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Always Learning More From No-Till And Strip-Till

Tom Oswald continues the onfarm research that convinced him 20 years ago to avoid full-width tillage

By Tom Oswald and Ron Ross posted on June 1, 2010 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Equipment, Precision Agriculture, Strip-Till Farming

It might be more correct to call this article, “What I’m Still Learning From No-Tilling.” Over nearly 30 years, my farming operation has shifted from customary fall-spring tillage, through a period of detailed research and onfarm studies and finally, 11 years ago, to adoption of continuous no-till.

8 Areas To Focus On For Higher Wheat Yields

Residue management, proper seeding rates, timely nitrogen applications and scouting for diseases are some of the keys to pushing no-till wheat yields to worthwhile levels

By Dan Zinkland posted on May 1, 2010 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection, Residue Management

From the Pacific Northwest to the Great Plains to the Eastern Corn Belt, no-tillers John Aeschliman, Dan Forgey, Allen Dean and Romey Bardwell grow different varieties of dryland wheat in different soils in areas receiving vastly different amounts of rain.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Family Tradition Of Trying Things Works Well

This Kansas no-tiller has evaluated strip-till and no-till lowered nitrogen rates by more than 50% and developed a prescription precision ag program

By Joel McClure and Ron Ross posted on January 1, 2010 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Equipment, Precision Agriculture

I’m the fourth generation to manage McClure Farms in the area of southwestern Kansas that is depicted as the heart of the 1930’s Dust Bowl.

Study: More Corn For Biofuels Would Hurt Water

September 28, 2009 | Posted in Water Management

More of the fertilizers and pesticides used to grow corn would find their way into nearby water sources if ethanol demands lead to planting more acres in corn, according to a Purdue University study.

Making The Move To Continuous No-Till Corn

By Darrell Bruggink posted on December 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Crop Protection

When it comes to farming, Daniel Davidson gets to see it from two perspectives.

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Soil Sample To Reduce Fertilizer Costs

By Jim Leverich posted on August 1, 2008 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management

With fertilizer prices doubling and even tripling, there has never been a more opportune time to invest in soil testing. With total phosphorus and potassium crop removal maintenance in the range of $75 to $125 per acre, it makes good sense to have accurate soil test information.

Don't Tell This No-Tiller Continuous Corn Won't Work

Ray McCormick has been profitably growing corn on corn without the disease and insect outbreaks that threaten to keep many no-tillers in their standard rotations.

By Ron Perszewski posted on August 1, 2007 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

Ray McCormick earns a living through good land stewardship. He operates a peach orchard, maintains about 1,000 acres of woods on his property and builds wetlands and mitigation sites for other landowners.

More Tips For No-Tilling Continuous Corn

May 1, 2007 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Succeeding With Continuous No-Till Corn Means Watching Out For Basic Threats

Wisconsin producer proves the naysayers wrong; no-till continuous corn can be done if risks from insects and disease are managed.

By Mark Moore posted on April 1, 2007 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Corn prices are booming, having hit 10-year highs early this year. Prices are expected to remain strong, thanks in part to a booming demand from the growing ethanol industry.

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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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