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Key Factors Impact No-Till

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2012
Profit is likely the most important factor that influences a grower’s decision to adopt conservation practices such as no-till. While numerous studies have shown higher yields and profits when moving away from extensive tillage practices, other studies have shown a reduction in yields when shifting to no-till.
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Cover Crops Power No-Till Payoff

From conservation to higher yields to reduced fertilizer and herbicide use, cover crops brought an immediate payback for Jacob Farms.
By Mark Parker posted on May 12, 2012 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management
Last summer, when high temperatures in south-central Kansas spiraled above 100 F for several weeks, the benefits of cover crops never seemed so real for no-tillers like Ryan Speer.
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Late Planting Not Always Doom To Corn Yields

February 27, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting
Source: Ag Answers, Purdue University
While late planting concerns may cause some growers to reconsider planting corn, an Ohio State University Extension specialist says producers can make management adjustments that can preserve yield potential and save money.
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Bringing No-Till To The Palouse

From evaluating rotations and chemical options to designing the first successful no-till drill, Guy and Mort Swanson helped no-till take root in the Pacific Northwest.
By Martha Mintz posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection, Residue Management
Guy and Mort Swanson played key roles in developing no-till in a unique region that both desperately needed — and could easily live without — the practice.
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