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2023 National Strip-Tillage Conference Delivers Moneymaking Insights

Diverse group of speakers covers a range of topics to help hundreds of new attendees understand strip-till

By Noah Newman posted on August 21, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Strip-Till Farming

The 10^th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference captured a growing interest in strip-till as over 400 attendees, including 197 first timers, traveled to Bloomington, Ill., for the 3-day event.

How We Did It: Video Docuseries

From Farmer to Innovator, Marion Calmer Paved the Way with Narrow Row Corn & the Tools to Harvest it

By Kim Schmidt posted on April 3, 2023 | Posted in Equipment

Marion Calmer had always thought he “just wanted to be a farmer,” but he’s a true innovator.

30 Years of the National No-Tillage Conference

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 15, 2022 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

While the “original” events in Hawaii were discontinued in 1980, our staff considered producing an event like the National No-Tillage Conference (NNTC) for years. But we always seemed to have more than we could handle in getting our magazines, newsletters and books out the door. The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.

[Video] No-Till: Protecting the Heartland

April 6, 2022 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Created by Zeneca Ag in 1997, this 58 minute video traces the history of agricultural tillage practices and soil conservation, from the invention of the plow though the disaster of the dust bowl to the science of no-till crop production. The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.

10 Tips for Managing Residue Both During and After Harvest

High-tech corn heads, straw choppers, vertical tillage and more can help growers get fields ready for the next growing season.

By No-Till Farmer Staff posted on July 22, 2020 | Posted in Residue Management

It’s often said that a successful season in a no-till system starts with last season’s harvest. That means how no-tillers and strip-tillers manage field residue can either help or hurt when it comes time to plant the following spring.

Calmer Corn Heads Introduces World's First 12-Bladed Chopping Stalk Roll

February 13, 2019 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

Source: Calmer Corn Heads

Marion Calmer announces the release of the world’s first 12-bladed chopping stalk roll system to help solve agriculture’s growing residue management problem.

Cutting-Edge No-Till Practices on Display in the Circle City

Nearly 900 no-tillers jammed the ballrooms and hallways at the 27th annual National No-Tillage Conference for 4 days of valuable tips, networking and thought-provoking learning sessions.

By Julia Gerlach posted on January 28, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

Nearly 900 no-tillers converged in Indianapolis in January to share ideas and learn how to improve their no-till operations at the 27th annual National No-Tillage Conference.

Big Crowd for No-Till Learning at NNTC’s Inaugural Visit to Louisville

From cover crop seeding to slug control to choosing the right spray nozzle, the 26th annual National No-Tillage Conference had something for everyone.

By John Dobberstein and Mark McNeely posted on February 10, 2018 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

NEARLY 1,000 farmers, agronomists and ag experts were on hand in January as the National No-Tillage Conference convened for the first time ever in Louisville.

National No-Tillage Conference Updates

Combining Settings to Manage No-Till Residue and Harvest Top Yields

Alpha, Ill., no-tiller Marion Calmer will share tips and tricks for getting the highest performance possible out of combines at the 2018 National No-Tillage Conference.

January 2, 2018

Alpha, Ill., no-tiller Marion Calmer will share tips and tricks for getting the highest performance possible out of combines at the 2018 National No-Tillage Conference.

Combine Adjustments for Downed Corn

October 30, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska

Recent high winds in Nebraska have downed corn, in some areas leaving 20-70 bushels per acre of grain on the ground.

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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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