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Searching For No-Till’s Silver Bullet

Everyone is looking for that one key factor that will put no-till yields over the top.

By Dave Ernst posted on May 1, 2003 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Deep-banding fertilizer sounded like a great idea to Brad Mathson when he first heard about it. However, participating in a no-till club saved him from spending $30,000 to find out that it probably isn’t the best way to increase no-till yields in his operation.

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Manage Your No-Till Stubble

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2002 | Posted in Residue Management, Water Management

Saskatchewan farmers recognize the value of leaving direct seeded crop stubble standing, since it traps more snow than cut or chopped stubble. It’s especially important in western Canada where as much as one-third of the annual precipitation can come from winter snows, says Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association agrologist Tim Nerbas.

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What’s Bean Yield Potential?

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 1, 2001 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Are you ready for as high as 100-bushel yields in your no-till soybean fields? Don’t think those figures are so far-fetched, as research being done in Ohio indicates such no-till yields are possible.

11 Critical Factors That Will Influence Your 2001 No-Till Yields

While the importance may change from year to year, these items make a difference in no-till yields.

By Lynn Grooms posted on July 1, 2001 | Posted in Crop Protection

When it comes to determining what will have the most impact on your no-till yields this year, Mark Flock has complied a list of 11 critical factors for you to consider.

Don’t Compromise Yield For Cheaper Fertilizer

While there are definite areas were you can scrimp and trim costs, cutting your fertilizer bill will probably bite you in the end if it lowers your yield even a little bit.

By Katherine Meitner posted on November 1, 2000 | Posted in Crop Protection

When it comes to today’s ag economy and farming, no one can argue the fact that times are tough.

Add More No-TIll Value!

Adding specialty crops to your no-till operation can definitely increase your profits. Here's how to do it right, from a veteran no-tiller who's definitely making it work.

By Katherine Meitner posted on September 1, 2000 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

“We're all looking for more profit per acre,” says Kent Krukewitt, “and that’s my incentive for growing value-added crops.”

Take A Closer Look At Ammonium Sulfate!

While little attention has been paid to this nitrogen source, there are many benefits to using it with a no-till program.

By Katherine Meitner posted on September 1, 2000 | Posted in Soil Health

Like it or not, succeeding in the new millennium is going to require you to make some changes in your no-till program, both in your thought process and in your crop management system.

Spring Strip-Tilling Works!

Tackling the challenges and sticking to the basics can improve your strip-tilling success.

By Katherine Meitner posted on September 1, 2000 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Every no-tiller has one trick or idea that they absolutely can’t live without. For David Linn in Correctionville, Iowa, it’s strip-tilling in the spring instead of the fall.

Sold On No-Tilling

By Katherine Meitner posted on April 1, 1999 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Bill Mckibben believes in the many benefits of no-till. He's put on numerous meetings for interested farmers. He promotes it to clients - but he does so with a realistic picture of the no-till conversion. "Some universities promote no-till but forget about minimum tillage," he says. "We use it as a good transition from conventional tillage to no-till."

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New Rotations Are Needed

By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 1999 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

When you see the number of no-till acres growing significantly in areas outside the Corn Belt, one of the interesting things is the complexity of many rotations. No-tillers in other areas of the country are getting more crops into their rotations and are making them work.

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