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Use Deep Zone-Tillage To Farm Vertically

Higher yields can result from getting crop roots to grow deeper in your no-tilled fields.

By Lynn Grooms posted on August 1, 2003 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

"If you want to double the size of your farm, farm vertically,” says Ray Rawson. The developer of several pieces of zone tillage equipment and a no-till corn and soybean producer from Farwell, Mich., for many years has taken the time to look beneath the soil surface. The result has been higher yields on his own and and many other farms.

No-Till “Shines” When The Sun Swipes Valuable Moisture

Moisture conservation may be the key to reducing disease since moisture-stressed wheat is more susceptible to infection.

August 1, 2003 | Posted in Residue Management

With a one-pass operation that places seed and fertilizer into an otherwise undisturbed seedbed and packs the furrow, no-till systems shine when it comes to both better yields and disease control, says Andy Lenssen, a Montana State University entomologist.

Internet Questions You Always Wanted Anwswered, But Didn't Know To Ask

Part Two: Farming Resource Web Sites

By Jordanna Smida posted on July 1, 2001 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Finding the No-till information you need on the Internet can sometimes be a challenge. But beginning with a few solid farming resources can help you focus your quest for the right information.

Excellent Stands, Easy Setup

United Farm Tools 5300 no-till drill lives up to its promises.

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

A John Deere Enthusiast, Allen Verell wasn’t sure what to expect from the United Farms Tools (UFT) 5300 no-till drill that he won use of for a year at the 1998 National No-Tillage Conference.

Designing The 'Perfect' No-Till Corn Hybrid

By Frank Lessiter posted on October 1, 1998 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

When it comes to selecting the critical traits found with hybrids which perform best under various tillage systems, farmers attending the 1998 National No-Tillage Conference in Indianapolis, Ind., cited significant differences.

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 July 1, 1998 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

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.

Calibrate, Calibrate, Calibrate

By Darrell Bruggink posted on June 1, 1998 | Posted in Equipment

If no-tillers want the full benefits of Global Positioning Satellites (GPS) with adjustable rates, they better take the time to make sure equipment is calibrated properly.

Australian No-Tilling Has North American Feel

By Joe Shinners posted on June 1, 1998 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

For an example of the Australian no-tilling experience, Jeff Esdaile advises a trip to North America’s Great Plains rather than an overseas flight to the land of kangaroos.

No-Till Beats Wet Conditions

By Joe Shinners posted on May 1, 1998 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

It's not that Ray McCormick wants to deal with vast amounts of water each growing season. The Vincennes, Ind., no-tiller really doesn’t have a choice.

Two New Deere No-Till Drills Coming

This summer, John Deere intends to up the standard a notch or two for no-till drills.

By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 1998 | Posted in Equipment

Within a couple of months, you’ll see a replacement coming from John Deere for the highly popular 750 no-till drill as well as a new no-till air drill. Both rigs feature a new single disc opener to deliver excellent seed placement and emergence.

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