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Better No-Till Soils Require A ‘Balancing Act’

No-tillers should ensure farm ground is healthy and biologically active before turning to biological amendments, says a veteran no-till consultant.

By John Dobberstein posted on July 1, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

When no-tillers are struggling to climb over a plateau in their crop yields, their first step should be finding out what’s happening with the nutrient balance and biological activity in their fields.

Single-Disc Fertilizer Openers Cut Costs, Boost Flexibility

Many openers on the market can help no-tillers cover more acres and expand application windows without disturbing residue.

By Dan Zinkland posted on May 1, 2011 | Posted in Equipment

Using single-disc fertilizer openers instead of shanks to apply expensive fertilizer can help no-tillers save money on labor, fuel and equipment and improve no-till profitability.

The Cutting Edge of Nutrient Management

Sludge application, attachments, cover crops and blended nutrients contribute to success of these no-tillers'innovative fertilizer programs.

April 1, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

No-Tillers Fill Up On Knowledge At Record Event

More than 800 growers from the U.S., Canada and even Africa flocked to the 19th annual National No-Tillage Conference to find new ways of boosting productivity and profits.

By John Dobberstein posted on March 1, 2011 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

No-tillers logged hundreds or even thousands of miles to network, learn and inquire as the 19th annual National No-Tillage Conference (NNTC) in Cincinnati went down as a record-setting event.

Solving The Puzzle Of Planter Performance

No-tillers can boost yields and profits if they ‘marry’ the right attachments to their planters and avoid some common mistakes.

By John Dobberstein posted on March 1, 2011

Kevin Kimberely has compelling numbers that show not only how far the science of efficient planting has come, but how quickly things can fall apart for no-tillers.

49 Highly Powerful No-Tilling Ideas

Four veteran no-tillers offer valuable tips to help you no-till more efficiently and profitably this year.

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2005 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

With plenty of unique experiences, four veteran no-tillers shared lots of valuable tips, tricks and techniques that you can put to good use. They were part of a panel that shared ideas with attendees at the 13th annual National No-Tillage Conference held in January in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Rodent-Proof Your No-Tilled Crops

Everyone who attends the National No-Tillage Conference can receive FREE positive placement metering kits for applying both granular insecticides and rodenticides that’s worth $50 for every row on your no-till planter.

By Frank Lessiter posted on January 1, 2003 | Posted in Crop Protection

If you’re no-tilling with an 8-row planter, you’ll be able to obtain a set of FREE positive placement metering kits (PPK) worth $400 at the early January National No-Tillage Conference. That’s because United Ag Products (UAP) is offering these kits that retail at $50 per row FREE to every attendee for controlling costly rodents.

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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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