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Livestock, Covers Add Diversity For Enterprising No-Tiller

Byron Richard’s once wheat-dominated farm in North Dakota is now home to many different crops — including livestock — after his commitment to no-till practices.

By Martha Mintz posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Equipment

Third-generation farmer Byron Richard seems to always find himself in the center of big changes in his tiny community.

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A Fork In The Road: No-Till Wins Out

When minimum tillage failed, wheat producer Dale Schuler realized there was no middle ground. So he committed to no-till and has never turned back.

By Dan Schuler and Martha Mintz posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Equipment

It took me just 2 years of no-tilling only 40 acres of our then 3,000-acre wheat farm to fully sell my father on the idea of no-till.

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Planning for Equipment Purchases for 2013 Production Season

By John Dobberstein posted on December 16, 2012 | Posted in Equipment

From December 16th, 2012 - January 15th, 2013, we asked No-Till Farmer readers: "What equipment purchases will you make ahead of the 2013 production season?"

Kuhn Krause Announces Grand Opening of New Facilities in Hutchinson, Kan.

October 31, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Kuhn Krause, Inc. is pleased to announce the grand opening of its previously announced expanded manufacturing facilities at its manufacturing location in Hutchinson, Kansas, USA. Construction ground breaking for the high-bay 70,000 square foot building expansion began in April, 2012 and was recently completed.

Persistence, Careful Investments Bolster No-Till Bottom Line

Precision technology, cover crops and better planting and fertilization equipment helped Lee Thelen preserve variable, highly erodible soils and expand his Michigan no-till operation.

By Linda Odette posted on September 1, 2012 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Converting a farm to no-till was a gradual process, but it’s paid off in many ways for Lee Thelen.

Watch Real-Time Updates from No-Till Farmer at Farm Progress 2012

August 27, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

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Watch Real-Time Updates from No-Till Farmer at Farm Progress 2012

Considerations When Buying Sidedressing Equipment

June 28, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management

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The first thing to consider when purchasing sidedress equipment is the type of N fertilizer applied.

Case IH Signs Supply Agreement With Great Plains For Twin Row Planters

June 25, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Case IH, a global leader in agricultural equipment, and Great Plains Division of Great Plains Manufacturing Inc., an innovator in planting, seeding and tillage technology, jointly announced the creation of a supply agreement today. Under the agreement, Great Plains will supply Case IH with twin row planters to be sold through Case IH dealerships under the Case IH brand beginning in 2013.

New ‘Tweaks’ Pay Off For North Carolina No-Tillers

Embracing residue, better equipment and adding precision technology provides a buffer and boosts yields at Four S Farms.

By John Dobberstein posted on June 1, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Switching to no-till and investing in precision technology has helped Jason Starnes get more consistency out of the sloping, clay-dominated fields on his family’s North Carolina farm.

Taking The Pressure Off No-Till Fields

Growing use of super-sized farm equipment is fueling compaction concerns, but new technology and some common-sense tips about tire pressure can help protect yields and profits.

By John Dobberstein posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Soil Health

As farms increase in size and no-tillers face pressure to be more efficient and productive, the size of farm equipment is bringing an ever-present danger of compaction.

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No-Till Planting Update: Potential Slug Problem?

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin-Till, Westville, Ind., no-tiller Jeff Herrold provides an update on how planting is going so far, and why a potential problem with slugs is causing some early-season anxiety. Herrold also explains why he prefers to plant soybeans before corn.

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Articles Tagged with ''Equipment''

Livestock, Covers Add Diversity For Enterprising No-Tiller

A Fork In The Road: No-Till Wins Out

Planning for Equipment Purchases for 2013 Production Season

Kuhn Krause Announces Grand Opening of New Facilities in Hutchinson, Kan.

Persistence, Careful Investments Bolster No-Till Bottom Line

Watch Real-Time Updates from No-Till Farmer at Farm Progress 2012

Considerations When Buying Sidedressing Equipment

Case IH Signs Supply Agreement With Great Plains For Twin Row Planters

New ‘Tweaks’ Pay Off For North Carolina No-Tillers

Taking The Pressure Off No-Till Fields

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