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Check Out These New No-Tilling Ideas From Fall Farm Shows

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 1998 | Posted in Cover Crops

With fall harvest running several weeks ahead of normal through much of the Corn Belt, crowds declined at several major farm shows this year.

Landlords Learn To Appreciate No-Till Benefits

With a little persuasion, this Wisconsin no-tiller convinced his landlords no-till was the best system for their land. Seeing is believing...and they can't argue with his results.

By Julie Orchard posted on November 1, 1998 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

What was once a clear separation between the rural countryside and town of Mukwonago, Wis., has quickly diminished as residential development continues at a phenomenal pace.

No-Till Drilling Dynamics

These simple, inexpensive ideas give this Nebraska couple peace of mind when drilling no-till soybeans.

By Julie Orchard posted on November 1, 1998 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

No-tilling at the 1,010-acre Hanke farm in Wahoo, Neb., is a true family affair. While Gary Hanke is planting corn, his wife, Nancy, is drilling soybeans, and son, Mitch, is transporting equipment and also helping drill soybeans.

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Solutions for No-Till Corn

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 1998 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

With no-till corn acres taking a beating in 1998 in some areas, farmers are looking for ways to overcome these concerns.

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.

Experience Is a Great Teacher

A true no-till pioneer, Frank Cockerill shares knowledge he's gathered through 23 years of trial and error.

By Julie Orchard posted on October 1, 1998 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

No-tillers in Sarpy County, Neb., are still benefiting from the experience Frank Cockerill gained by no-tilling 60 acres of corn and 10 acres of soybeans in 1975.

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.

No-Till Weed Shifts Alarming

Resistance is increasing as weeds adapt to different tillage practices, rotations and herbicides.

By Joe Shinners posted on October 1, 1998 | Posted in Crop Protection

Doug Buhler is as concerned about weeds as any no-tiller. The weed specialist from Ames, Iowa, is apprehensive about the increased resistance to herbicides that weeds are showing in an ever-increasing frequency.

The Benefits Of Cover Crops

September 1, 1998 | Posted in Crop Protection

No-tiller Steve Groff told attendees at the 1998 National No-Tillage Conference that cover crops provide his no-till operations with numerous benefits. Groff says cover crops:

Mixed Results, Uncertain Recommendations

Do crop additives work? Soil scientists don’t have any clear-cut answers.

By Julie Orchard posted on September 1, 1998 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

With increased plant growth and yield increases in field trials, crop additives may have caught your attention. But these fertilizer additives are far from receiving an across-the-board endorsement from university researchers.

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