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The Federal Government's Prediction 35 Years Ago That 54% Of All U.S. Row-Crop Ground Today Would Be No-Tilled Was Way Too Optimistic

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 11, 2011

Some 35 years ago, U.S. Department of Agriculture staffers predicted we’d see more than half of all U.S. cropland being no-tilled by now. The 1975 report also indicated that by 2010, 41% of the ground would be minimum tilled and only 5% conventionally tilled.

Why There Aren’t More No-Tilled Acres

No-till has come a long way in the past 35 years, but is way short of the overly optimistic acreage projections made in 1975.

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 2011

From only 3.3 million acres in 1972 to an estimated 90 million acres today, there’s been plenty of progress as more farmers shift to no-till. Yet, we’re still a long way from the estimated 54% of U.S. row-crop ground U.S. Department of Agriculture economists predicted back in 1975 that would be no-tilled by now.

6 Advancements That Have Helped No-Till Grow

Agricultural manufacturers and farmers have played key roles in the development of no-till from its pioneering days to its modern-day look.

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Residue Management

Agricultural manufacturers and farmers have played key roles in the development of no-till from its pioneering days to its modern-day look.

Farmers May Spend More To Produce 2011 Crops

December 3, 2010 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Source: Ohio State University, Penn State University

Grain prices moved higher this year and the costs of growing them are likely to do the same in the year ahead, according to Purdue University estimates.

USDA Announces Renewable Energy Initiatives

October 26, 2010 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Source: USDA

The USDA announced a series of measures to promote production of fuel from renewable sources, create jobs and mitigate the effects of climate change.

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Combating Skyrocketing Costs

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment

Nobody has to explain why keeping costs under control should be a major priority during the coming growing season. With prices of everything from seed to fertilizer to pesticides to equipment on the upswing, it’s critical to do everything possible to keep your costs in line.

More Expensive Nitrogen May Produce Best Returns

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

Having no-tilled for 8 years, Tim Goodenough has moved away from using anhydrous ammonia, 28 percent nitrogen and urea as nitrogen sources. Since 2005, he’s successfully used the ESN (Environmentally Smart Nitrogen) product. This polymer-coated nitrogen is a slow release product that is activated by moisture and heat, says the West Salem, Wis., grower who no-tills 1,300 acres.

No-Tillers More Profitable Than Conventional Farmers

Long-term economic study of Kansas farmers shows how controlling costs provides consistent bottom-line results.

September 1, 2007 | Posted in Equipment

No-tillers earn more profit than other farmers, on average, according to research at Kansas State University.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Get Started Right And Keep Advancing As Fields Change

Deep-slot machine aided the transition to no-tilling, now strip-tilling will help make corn on corn as viable and profitable as possible.

By Phil Pinch and Ron Ross posted on July 1, 2007 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Our gradual transition to conservation tillage began 43 years ago when we parked the moldboard plow and hooked onto a chisel plow in 1964.

Equipment Upgrades Possible Through Sharing Arrangements

Newer, bigger, more advanced equipment becomes available when you join with other no-tillers in clearly defined agreements covering costs and use.

By Mark Moore posted on July 1, 2007 | Posted in Equipment

Kenny Holsing faced a bit of a quandary. The De Witt, Neb., no-tiller needed a combine upgrade, yet he hoped to gradually ease back a bit. “I’m getting close to retirement,” Holsing says, “and I have only about 400 acres.”

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