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What I've Learned from No-Tilling

No-Till Brings Challenges Surprises and New Options

Fewer field passes means this California no-tiller and dairyman can raise three forage crops per year.

By Michael Crowell and Martha Mintz posted on March 1, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

I tried no-till because of the potential savings I saw, but it’s brought us so much more. Making the switch to no-till has allowed us to raise three high-quality forage crops per year on the 270 acres we intensively farm in the San Joaquin Valley.

Purdue: Glyphosate Not Causing More Disease Incidence

February 26, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Purdue University Extension Specialists

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's recent decision to approve Roundup Ready alfalfa renewed a debate about the safety of genetically modified crops and the use of glyphosate in the environment.

Costly Cover Crop Mistakes To Avoid

No-tillers must make careful decisions on what to seed, and when to seed, to succeed with cover crops, experts say.

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops

One of the most neglected aspects of no-tillage seems to be the proper use of cover crops. Unfortunately, many farmers simply take this part of the total program for granted and unnecessary mistakes are often made.

New Options Built To Beat Pests

New seed treatments, herbicides lead the list of crop-protection products unveiled for 2011 to help no-tillers maximize yields, profits.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 1, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Crop-protection manufacturers have rolled out a bevy of new seed treatments, herbicides, in-plant traits and biocontrol agents for 2011 that will help no-tillers tackle problems with weeds, insects and diseases.

No-Tiller Plants Seeds Of Success

Garth Mulkey improved soil structure,cut costs and nearly tripled the lineup of seed crops grown on his Oregon farm by committing to no-till

By Dan Zinkland posted on February 1, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Tillage radishes do double duty for Monmouth, Ore., no-tiller Garth Mulkey.

Scientists: No-Till Saves Water

January 16, 2011 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Dan Davidson, DTN Agronomist

A recent ARS New Service story says that an inch of water in an acre of soil is worth $25 to $30 per acre in lost yields

No-Till Notes

Keep Weeds Guessing With Herbicide Rotation

Using herbicides with different modes of action and varying the application timing can help no-tillers avoid resistance issues in their fields

By Jim Leverich posted on January 1, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

With all of our herbicide-tolerant crops, we sometimes get complacent about the importance of rotation to reduce herbicide resistance.

Glyphosate Use for Optimum Field Performance

December 28, 2010 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Jeff Wessel, Agronomy Trials Manager Pioneer Hi-Bred

This Crop Insights by Jeff Wessel discusses glyphosate use practices to optimize weed control and crop yield.

Monsanto Paying Farmers To Increase Herbicide Use

November 18, 2010 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Des Moines Register

Monsanto Co. is paying farmers to increase the number of herbicides they’re using, and the rebate program is designed to prevent more acrage from getting infested with weeds that are resistant to one particularly popular herbicide, Roundup.

Tips For Soybean Production In No-Till

November 5, 2010

Source: Aaron Saeugling, Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist

When managing soybean production in no-till conditions, growers need to consider several management strategies, including variety selection, insect management, disease management, fertility management and weed management.

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On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, we catch up with young Kentucky no-tiller Quint Pottinger to see how he autonomously planted his entire crop in 2026. Senior editor John Dobberstein checks in from the CTIC Conservation in Action Tour in Scotland Neck, N.C., where no-tiller Zeb Winslow III talks about his multi-species cover crop program.

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