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Why Should the Manure Spreader Cross the Road?

Because it can save plenty of dollars in your no-till operation.

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 1, 2008 | Posted in Nutrient Management

When it comes to trimming fertilizer costs with low-cost nutrients from manure, most concerns center around timing and compaction issues, maintains Eric Debauch.

Maintain Good Management As You Return To The Fields

This spring, consider keeping track of field performance, using fertilizer efficiently and rotating herbicide modes of action.

By Jim Leverich posted on May 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

For many no-tillers, this was a long winter filled with cold temperatures and substantial snowfall — at least in the upper to central regions of the Midwest.

5 Ways to Improve Your No-Till Corn Planter

Before you drop seed into the ground this spring, consider these planter set-up techniques to improve your planting performance.

By Phil Needham posted on April 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment

The healthy futures prices for crop commodities probably has you chomping at the bit to get into the field and begin no-tilling your crops.

Apply The Right Amount Of Fertilizer

Soil samples and testing, and determining the amount of nutrients removed by the no-tilled crop, are just some of things you need to do when fertilizing.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on April 1, 2008 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Determining how much fertilizer to apply this spring is a lot like determining how much oil your tractor needs.

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Get Seed Placed Properly

Planter adjustments and proper use of attachments are critical to uniform no-till seedling emergence and maximum yields.

By Jim Leverich posted on April 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Whether your no-till planter is ready to go this spring depends on whether you have the right attachments or make the proper adjustments to get seed placed uniformly at the correct depth and population.

Fertilization, Seeding Tied To Soil Nitrogen Capacity

Illinois Soil Nitrogen Test could help fine-tune nitrogen applications and plant populations for no-tillers seeking optimum profits.

By Mark Moore posted on February 1, 2008 | Posted in Nutrient Management

New techniques are proving the importance of corn plant population to soil-based nitrogen management as no-tillers seek to get the most profit out of each acre.

Spring Stripping Strategies

With last-minute changes being made in crop rotations and expansion of continuous corn acres, spring strip-tilling is gaining momentum.

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2008 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

If you happen to think that strip-tilling is mainly a fall practice, guess again.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Weigh Options, Make Adjustments, Enjoy The Progress

By Gary Sommers and Ron Ross posted on January 1, 2008 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Equipment

The shift to continuous no-tilling on our farm has more or less followed the development of planting equipment suited to this method of farming. Rock County, Wis., which borders northern Illinois, is the top soybean producing county in the state.

When Spraying, Do It Right!

Paying close attention to proper chemical application will boost no-till yields.

By Frank Lessiter posted on December 1, 2007 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

To obtain a more even application rate when using a visual monitor, first increase your sprayer controller speed slightly rather than deciding to replace the nozzles, suggests Doug Summer.

Measurement Is Critical For Managing No-Till Successfully

No-tillers simply can’t manage most effectively without measuring crop data. That’s why getting involved in a “measure to manage” program will lead to higher no-till profits.

By Frank Lessiter posted on December 1, 2007 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

Ask Jim Leverich to list the keys to success with no-till corn and he’ll quickly rattle off a half dozen items.

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