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Gear Up For Roundup Ready Alfalfa

This new technology offers no-tillers new opportunities for longer rotations, higher forage yields, improved crop quality and unique weed control options.

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 1, 2005 | Posted in Cover Crops

With expected Environmental Protection Agency approval later this summer of Roundup Ready alfalfa, no-tillers will have a exciting new tool to add to their management arsenal. Having proven valuable with soybeans, corn, cotton, canola and other crops, adding the Roundup Ready technology to alfalfa offers many new forage cropping opportunities.

What Should You Charge The Neighbors?

May 1, 2005 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Facing higher input costs, more farmers than ever are taking a closer look at no-till. While there may be numerous opportunities for you to no-till more acres in your area while adding dollars to your checkbook, there’s no easy answer as to what you should charge for no-tilling, spraying or other work done in a neighbor’s fields.

The Essay Winners Are...

February 1, 2005

In the Phoenix Rotary Equipment Ltd. conservation tillage essay contest, Katie Smith of Bainbridge, Ga., won first place and a $2,500 college scholarship. She attends Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami, Okla.

Western Bean Cutworm On The Rise

This pest continues to cause serious economic damage, is moving east in the Corn Belt and may be here to stay.

January 1, 2005 | Posted in Crop Protection

Whether it’s flooding, drought, wind or bugs, there are always plenty of obstacles standing between no-till corn producers and that elusive bumper crop. Recently, western bean cutworm has emerged as one of those obstacles for some Corn Belt producers.

New No-Till Money-Makers

Here are four of the best no-tilling products spotted at Iowa’s Farm Progress Show.

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 2004 | Posted in Equipment

Making the rounds of exhibitors at the late August Farm Progress Show in Iowa, No-Till Farmer editors spotted a number of products from shortline manufacturers that may work in your operation.

Understanding Tires & Air Pressure

Informed decisions on tires can help avoid soil compaction and punctures from no-till stubble

By Ron Perszewski posted on August 1, 2004 | Posted in Equipment

Do you know the differences between bias and radial tires? Which type is less likely to be punctured by field stubble? Do you understand the ins and outs of manipulating air pressure in tractor tires to avoid soil compaction?

No-Till Goes Wild

No-tilling $1,000 of wildflower seed per acre helps bring color to Iowa interstates.

By Jordanna Smida posted on October 1, 2001 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

When you talk about driving through the Midwest one of the first things that comes to mind are the miles and miles of corn fields. The state of Iowa is hoping to change that perception.

Making A Case For Ripping

While some readers don't feel ripping belongs in a no-till program, it works for this Iowa farmer.

By Lynn Grooms posted on September 1, 2001 | Posted in Residue Management

No-tillers may choose not to rip their soils, but some situations make a strong case for the practice, suggests Dean Holst, who farms 1,700 acres of hilly but productive ground near LeClaire, Iowa.

The Strip-Till Advantage

By Jordanna Smida posted on August 1, 2001 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

In an online discussion on the Farmer’s Forum, some no-tillers addressed the advantages of strip-tilling. Here’s their thoughts:

2001 May Make, Break Future For Bt Crops

July 1, 2001 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

No-tillers and other growers using Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) corn or cotton seed need to make sure they do a good job of following all of the essential rules and regulations this year.

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