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2025 National No-Tillage Conference

Lessons Learned from 40 Years of Independent Research

October 16, 2024

Marion Calmer goes through his 40-year journey of replicated studies on nitrogen rates, row spacings, populations, tillage vs. no-till vs strip-till, residue management and most recently the long-term effects of surface-applied phosphorus and potassium.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

Doing the Right Thing

By John Dobberstein posted on May 24, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

A no-tiller asks an important question about weed and plant disease stewardship and what to do when your neighbors aren't on the same page as you are.

Determining Seeding Rates for Small Grains

September 25, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Penn State Extension

Seeding rates should be based on the number of seeds per acre rather than pounds per acre, says Penn State Extension.

Will The Late Increase In Soybean Aphids Hurt Yield?

September 2, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Over the last two weeks, many growers have seen rapid increases in soybean aphid populations. This is similar to the late outbreak seen last year, when aphids infested during the R5 to R6 growth stage transition.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Conservation: Not Just A Means To An End

Early no-till adopter Jerry Peery says he has a ‘moral obligation’ to protect and build soils on his Kentucky farm for future farming generations.

By Jerry Peery and Martha Mintz posted on July 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Water Management

The way our land erodes, there’s no way we’d be in business today if we were still farming the way we did 50 years ago.

Calibrating Drills For Wheat Seeding

October 18, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

As producers gear up for wheat planting, calibration of the seeder is extremely important. Below are two tables to use as quick references in the calibration process. Most producers are using drills with 7.5-inch row spacing. The first table calculates how much seed to collect in 50 linear feet from one row of the drill.

Variable-Rate Planting A Game-Changer?

By John Dobberstein posted on December 5, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

With seed costs going up all the time and pressure to increase yields mounting every year, are you looking for something that could be a game-changer on your farm this spring?

Waterhemp Jumps To No. 1 Weed To Watch In Midwest

August 3, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: BASF News Release

According to BASF's annual survey, glyphosate-resistant waterhemp is making a troublesome mark in the Midwest, so much so that it has become the new No.1 weed to watch for farmers in the region.

No-Till Brings New ‘Shade’ Of Higher Yields, Profitability

Johnny and Brian Moore’s switch to no-till, cover crops and a diverse rotation has stopped erosion, improved organic matter and made their North Carolina farm’s high-clay soils more productive.

By John Dobberstein posted on August 1, 2012 | Posted in Cover Crops, Seeding & Planting

Brian Moore stuck a small shovel into the ground, pushed it down with his foot and pulled up a chunk of soil interlaced with roots and decaying plant matter.

2,4-D Resistant Waterhemp Found In Nebraska

October 21, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska

A waterhemp population from southeast Nebraska has been confirmed to be resistant to 2,4-D, but the resistant population is believed to be limited to a few fields.

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