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What Does Weed Control Cost?

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 1, 2002 | Posted in Crop Protection

A recent study by Virginia Polytechnic University educators sheds some light on the true cost of no-till weed control. Besides looking at herbicide costs, the study took a close look at the role that manure application rates have in determining weed-control costs.

Focusing The Phosphorus-Management Picture

It is helpful for no-tillers to fully understand how nitrogen and phosphorus movement differ.

By Lynn Grooms posted on May 1, 2002 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Phosphorus management is best understood by balancing the close-up view against the big picture.

A Holistic Approach To No-Till Carbon Sequestration

Even if you never earn a dollar from sequestering carbon, it’s still in your best no-tilling interests to do so.

December 1, 2001 | Posted in Soil Health

A few years ago, David Dukes, a no-tiller who farms highly erodible land in southwestern Iowa, was interested in protecting his land from erosion. His primary goal: avoid water erosion.

Will No-Tilled Corn Be Profitable In 2001?

A four-member National No-Tillage Conference panel explores the issue.

By Jordanna Smida posted on March 1, 2001 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

This year's National No-Tillage Conference raised interesting questions on whether or not no-tilled corn will be profitable in 2001. Four panelists joined forces to bring no-tillers 22 different tips on how to make no-tilling corn profitable.

Tackling No-Till Manure Concerns

There's no doubt that broadcasting manure has its share of problems. But these no-tillers say the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks.

By Katherine Meitner posted on December 1, 2000 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Since the dawn of time, farmers have been using manure to fertilize their fields. And why not? It’s cheap, there’s a lot of it and it yields definite advantages to producing a healthy crop.

Research Journal

By Jim Palmer posted on March 1, 2000 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Residue Management, Nutrient Management

Map Out Soil Fertility!

With a true-color aerial photograph, you can determine your soil’s fertility management areas.

By Katherine Meitner posted on January 1, 2000 | Posted in Soil Health

When it comes to naming the ultimate goals of no-tillers, getting the soils back to the original state Mother Nature intended would be darn near the top of the list.

Fertility is First Priority for No-Tillers

Rather than hit new technology head-on, these Nebraska no-tillers found it pays to concentrate on just one area at a time.

By Julie Orchard posted on January 1, 1999 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

With 2,400 hogs, 1,000 acres of crops, 100 yearling steers and a Vermeer hay equipment business, Kurt and Gordon Ohnoutka could be described as the gurus of farm enterprise management.

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