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‘Outsiders’ in D.C. Moved No-Till Forward

Two no-tillers — Peter Myers and Bill Richards — brought credibility and trust to Washington, D.C., as they charted a transition for U.S. farmers.

By Mike Lessiter posted on February 25, 2022 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

The still “coming of age” no-till practice received two significant shots in the arm when no-tillers were tapped for influential posts in D.C. Instead of bureaucrats, the USDA smartly veered from the norm to appoint two practical farmers, Missouri’s Peter Myers and Ohio’s Bill Richards, to help convince farmers of the merits of reducing tillage. The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.

No-Till Farmer’s ‘History of No-Tillage’ Museum

Attendees at the 30th Annual National No-Tillage Conference in Louisville experienced an all-new ‘walking tour’ of no-tillage history.

By Mike Lessiter posted on February 7, 2022 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

In 2021, No-Till Farmer editors began planning the “Triple Crown” of no-till milestones that were aligning in 2022. That is, 60 years since the first commercial no-till plots in Kentucky, 50 years since the launch of No-Till Farmer and 30 years of the National No-Tillage Conference, to be held back in no-till’s ol’ Kentucky home. The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.

University Researchers Battle Over No-Till ‘Fad’

Late Allis-Chalmers’ marketing exec recalls the opposition no-till faced as its champions tried to gain ground in the practice’s adoption.

By Walt Buescher posted on February 2, 2022 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Having spent 39 years in the farm equipment industry, I was fully aware of the fact that new machines aren’t unanimously accepted everywhere immediately. Thank goodness they aren’t, as the factory couldn’t keep up if a deluge of farm equipment tool orders had come from everywhere at the same time. The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.

The Edward H. Faulkner vs. Walter T. Jack Debate on No-Till & the Moldboard Plow

January 2, 2022 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

This article is a web-continuation of Squaring Away Generational — and Theoretical — Differences on the Plow, about the debate between Edward H. Faulkner and Walter T. Jack as told by Jack’s great-grandson Zachary Michael Jack. It appeared in No-Till Farmer’s No-Till History Series in February 2022. The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.

What Research & Literature Most Contributed to No-Till’s Adoption?

This first-ever project recognizes the most significant works in no-till research & literature, and the efforts of those who contributed to the practice’s understanding in North America and beyond.

By No-Till Farmer Staff posted on December 31, 2021 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

In September 2021, No-Till Farmer commissioned a project to determine the most significant research and publications that assisted in the understanding and adoption of no-till agriculture. Randall Reeder, retired ag engineer from Ohio State Univ., and Don Reicosky, retired USDA soil scientist, collaborated on a detailed process to complete this large and aggressive project in advance of three important no-till milestones in 2022.

The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.

Soil and Water Conservation District no-till farming sign

‘No-Till Saves Soil’ Sign Considered Part of American History

No-till sign is displayed at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.

December 28, 2021 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

In the late 1980s and 1990s, the Soil and Water Conservation District of Bureau County, Illinois, distributed these signs to promote no-till farming.

2021 National Cover Crop Summit: Fall Edition

Never Stop Learning at the Fall Cover Crop Summit

Experienced growers who use cover crops and industry experts to share their insights on a variety of topics at the National Cover Crop Summit: Fall 2021 Edition, Nov. 16-17.

October 4, 2021

This free, 2-day virtual event on Nov. 16-17 will feature 8 sessions sharing ideas, tips and information from crop industry experts and growers who have experience using cover crops to maximize economic and soil-health building benefits.

2021 National Cover Crop Summit: Fall Edition

Sponsors Gearing Up for National Cover Crop Summit: Fall Edition

October 1, 2021

The editors of Cover Crop Strategies are pleased to introduce the sponsors for the 2021 National Cover Crop Summit (NCCS): Fall Edition, Nov. 16-17. Montag Mfg, Kelly Tillage System, MidWest Bio-Tech, and Underground Agriculture continue their support of the virtual conference.

2021 National Cover Crop Summit

All 6 National Cover Crop Summit Sponsors Return for Spring 2021 Virtual Event

January 22, 2021

The editors of Cover Crop Strategies have announced that all 6 sponsoring companies will return as sponsors for the Spring 2021 National Cover Crop Summit (NCCS), March 17-18.