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What I've Learned from No-Tilling

From No-Till Novice To Globe-Trotting Educator

Adapting tools and strategies by example have helped Scott Day push zero-till acres to nearly 100% in his region.

By Scoot Day and Martha Mintz posted on December 1, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management

The two careers that formed my life for the last 23 years started on the same day. A loan to purchase 320 acres adjacent to my family’s home farm, and an offer for a job as a local extension agronomist for Manitoba Agriculture, were mere hours apart.

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Will The Drought Boost No-Till Adoption?

December 1, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Water Management

As this year's drought remains on the minds of agriculture, two articles weighed in on no-till adoption and the potential of the practice to buffer farms from dry conditions.

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No-Tillage Is Number One

By Frank Lessiter posted on December 1, 2012

When it comes to ranking the most important developments in American agriculture over the past 75 years, a panel of conservationists recently placed no-till right at the top of the list.

Tough Road Ahead For Conservation Programs

By John Dobberstein posted on November 7, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

As you read this edition of E-Tip today, Barack Obama has been re-elected, Republicans still control the U.S. House, and a tough road lies ahead for various conservation programs you've become familiar with.

Soil Stewardship Prevents Another Dust Bowl

October 24, 2012 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Lawton Constitution (Okla.)

Oklahoma State Rep. Don Armes and NRCS district conservationist J. Kirk Schreiner say the U.S. avoided another Dust Bowl during this year's drought because people today have learned how to be better stewards of the soil.

Drought Can Create Conservation Plan Compliance Issues

October 16, 2012 | Posted in Residue Management

Source: USDA's NRCS

The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) reminds producers to work with the local NRCS office to remain in compliance with their current conservation plan on highly erodible land.

Ohio No-Tiller Dave Brandt Hosts NRCS Chief

October 12, 2012 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: NRCS News Release

Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Dave White today visited a family-owned farm in Ohio to announce the start of a USDA effort meant to highlight the benefits of improving and maintaining America's soil.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Balanced Soil Is The Base For Strip-Till Success

When making farm-management decisions, second-generation strip-tiller Bill Darrington considers the impact on soil life and structure from every angle.

By Bill Darrington and Martha Mintz posted on October 1, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

The more I learn about farming, the more I’m impressed with the things my father did when he was more involved in the operation.

USDA Changes Crop Insurance Rules For Cover Crop Harvesting

September 11, 2012 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: USAgNet

For farmers wanting to insure a grain crop in 2013, certain rules applied to the treatment of cover crops for emergency forage this summer.

Conservation Has Strong Impact In Missouri River Basin

August 30, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: USDA

A new study shows that conservation practices have made great strides in reducing pollutant losses from cultivated cropland in the Missouri River Basin.

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Last-Minute Planter Prep for No-Tillers & Strip-Tillers

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin-Till, precision specialist Chad Baker, co-owner of Baker Precision Planter Works in Orangeville, Ill., helps a first-generation no-tiller with planter setup, and later encounters a couple problems with a strip-tiller’s new 24-row planter. Plus, veteran agronomist Brad Forkner checks in with a couple tips for farmers to keep in mind before they take the field.

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