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What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Cover Crops, Residue Whip No-Till Fields Into Shape

Since retiring from a local shop, Michigan no-tiller Larry Bonnell is using his extra time to focus on putting soil, microbes, insects and crops to work in his no-till system.

By Larry Bonnell and Martha Mintz posted on March 1, 2013 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management, Soil Health

On a chilly November day 2 years ago, I was deer hunting in one of the fence rows I’ve left to help manage erosion in my hilly fields.

Making Long-Term No-Tilled Fields Even Better

Nebraska no-tiller Ben Steffen is turning to cover crops, variable-rate fertilizer application and manure from his dairy to build even further upon his farm’s 40 years of no-till success

By John Dobberstein posted on March 1, 2013 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops

Ben Steffen's farm embraced no-till practices nearly 4 decades ago, as he and his late father sought to reduce input costs and erosion and save soil moisture.

New Tool Studies How Roots Take Shape In Soil

February 20, 2013 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: USDA ARS

A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist and his colleague at Cornell University have developed a new tool for studying how roots take shape in the soil.

Soil And Management Factors Influence Seeding Depth

February 20, 2013 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Source: Iowa State University

Dry conditions and lack of soil moisture availability, especially during planting time this spring, can create water stress resulting in delayed germination, a reduction in plant stands or may prevent seed germination.

Travel Patterns Of Wind-Blown Soil Microbes

February 4, 2013 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: USDA Agricultural Research Service

With help from a wind tunnel and the latest DNA technology, USDA ARS scientists are shedding light on the travel patterns of soilborne hitchhikers.

Tillage Radish Honored As Top No-Till Product Of 2012

From no-till attachments to spraying equipment to crop protection, no-tillers voted for the best-performing products, across 13 categories, for their farm operations.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Equipment

A product that serves as a foundation for innovative no-tillers looking to reduce compaction and enhance soil tilth has taken the top prize as No-Till Product Of The Year for 2012.

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No-Tilling Earns High Marks For Overcoming Warmer Temperatures Due To Global Warming

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting

Nearly 80% of Americans believe temperatures are definitely on the rise. Yet, very few members of the general public understand the key role that no-tillage will play in battling global warming over the next 90 years.

No-Till Notes

New Technology Brings Precision Ag Data Into Focus

By Jim Leverich posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

For more than a decade now, no-tillers have been using precision ag and harvesting lots of data to use for making better farm-management decisions.

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No-Tilling Earns High Marks For Overcoming Warmer Temperatures Due To Global Warming

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2013

Tiling Boom Creates Business Opportunities For No-Tillers

The increased yields from improved soil drainage and long waits to get tile installed presents no-tillers with a new opportunity for a sideline enterprise.

By Mark Parker posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in Precision Agriculture, Water Management

The economics of installing drainage systems on poorly drained farm ground are clearly positive for most no-tillers.

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