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Strip-Till Shorts For May 28, 2010, Strip-Till Strategies

May 12, 2010 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Purdue University

Strip-tillers from South Dakota and Iowa explain why they strip-till and Purdue University scientists summarize their work on the response of strip-tilled corn to deep-banding versus broadcasting phosphate and potash.

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Not A Bad Year For No-Tillers… All Things Considered

While 2009 brought a decrease in net farm income, No-Till Farmer readers weathered a year where grain prices dropped dramatically

By Darrell Bruggink posted on May 1, 2010 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

No-Till Briefs

May 1, 2010 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

No-tillers should be cautious about planting corn 2 inches deep or more, says Barry Fisher, Indiana state agronomist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service

Adding Flexibility To Strip-Till

North Dakota producer adapts strip-till rig for maximum flexibility in both the fall and spring

By Mark Moore posted on April 1, 2010 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

When it comes to equipment, Eric Larson is all about maximizing his investment, no matter what the season. So when he began researching strip-till units, he wanted one that could run in both the spring and fall, and adapt to changing conditions.

Strip-Tilling And No-Tilling Sweet Corn

April 1, 2010 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Source: By Andy McGuire, Washington State University

With everyone from USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to the mainstream media and celebrity chefs touting locally grown food, growing and selling sweet corn to city dwellers who pay $6 or more for a dozen ears may be a profitable niche market for strip-tillers.

A Well-Rounded Diet Of No-Till Topics

Record conference attendance for Des Moines producers great exchanges on high-powered issues like cover crops, fertility, equipment setups and soil biology

By Dan Zinkland posted on March 1, 2010 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

After days of cold weather engulfed the Corn Belt, Mother Nature relented and blessed the National No-Tillage Conference in Des Moines, Iowa, with warmer temperatures and great travel conditions.

Strip-Tilled Soybeans May Have A Role

Using 30-inch rows in strips could lead to higher yields, lower seed cost, less disease and a boost in profitability

By Dan Zinkland posted on February 1, 2010 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

While most of the attention in strip-till gets paid to corn, there are some growers who are successfully strip-tilling soybeans.

No-Till Innovator Awards Go To Four Pioneers

These four winners helped pave the way so that farmers in their area saw the value of no-till management systems

By Dan Zinkland posted on February 1, 2010 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Water Management

The four no-till innovators honored this year have accomplished much, some during the past 20 to 30 years, while others much more recently.

Be Precise Where It Matters

Implement guidance, steering systems more accurately place seed and reduce guess rows by ensuring seed is precisely placed

By Dan Zinkland posted on February 1, 2010 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

No-Till Proving Not To Be a 'Drain' For Illinois Grower

Long-time no-tiller Doug Harford was among the earliest pioneering conservation farmers to break ground on drainage, yield mapping, grid soil sampling and strip-till

By Doug Harford and Ron Ross posted on February 1, 2010 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Water Management

Back in 1973, I never thought I would be a lifetime farmer. But when Dad decided to retire, corn was $4 a bushel and nitrogen was just 3 cents per pound. The future looked bright for agriculture. Most times, it still does.

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No-Tiller Overcomes Planter Problem on First Day of Planting

Go behind the scenes with Leo Johnson and his son, Patrick, as they plant corn into strips for the first time on their 1,000-acre farm in Clinton, Wis. Jason Pennycook, precision specialist for 9-store Case IH dealer Johnson Tractor, comes to the rescue with remote support when Patrick runs into a problem with the planter in the field.

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