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Variable SCN Counts May Change Sampling Needs

October 18, 2010 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Source: Anne Dorrance, Ohio State University

It’s that time of year to sample fields for soybean cyst nematode, and new Ohio State University research is indicating that soybean producers may need to double up their efforts to analyze soil for eggs.

Prototype Drills Tested For No-Till

May 17, 2010 | Posted in Equipment

Source: Capital Press.

Researchers developing prototypes for a new deep furrow seed drill are preparing for trials to test their designs this summer in Eastern Washington.

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Quit Bad-Mouthing No-Till

A recent discussion on a University of Nebraska forum centered around the fact that educators working on the same campuses often aren’t on the same track in seeing the value of no-till

By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 2010

It’s not surprising, as these pro and con discussions have been going on since we launched No-Till Farmer in 1972. But today, there’s more acceptance of no-till by everyone than ever before.

The Lowdown From Dakota Lakes

Dwayne Beck shares some preliminary eye-opening results and current studies from the all-no-till research farm.

By Ron Ross posted on October 1, 2009 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management, Water Management

A regular favorite at the National No-Tillage Conference, Dwayne Beck’s 2 decades of work at the Dakota Lakes Research Farm near Pierre, S.D., has revealed a depth of data to support his claim that, “In nature, tillage is a catastrophic event.”

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Refuge Rules Slashed By 75%

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2009 | Posted in Crop Protection

Many no-tillers have been wondering when the refuge requirement for Bt corn hybrids might be reduced. With a reduced refuge, they’ve been calculating how much corn yields could be raised across their operations.

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Refuge Rules Slashed By 75%

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2009

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A Different Look At Carbon

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2008

While no-tilled crops are widely considered to be among the best ways to sequester carbon, the actual amounts may actually be tied to soil type, soil drainage and soil depth.

Is Tillage OK Once Every 10 Years?

There are better ways than moldboard plowing to reduce potential phosphorus runoff in no-tilled fields, experts say.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on June 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Is there a benefit to moldboard plowing a no-till field once every 10 years? A recent article, “Changing Tillage, Changing Nutrient Management,” in the Spring 2008 issue of Plant Nutrition Today suggested that continuous no-till can lead to accumulation of phosphorus (P) at the soil surface, causing higher P concentrations in runoff.

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On-Farm Research Could Be Your Management Guide

By Jim Leverich posted on January 1, 2008 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting

Welcome to my first installment of No-Till Notes. I’m looking forward to writing this column and sharing my no-tilling experiences with you. I hope to provide lots of no-tilling ideas you can use on your farm.

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Maine Taking Steps To Allow Bt Corn

January 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Main has been the only state in the U.S. that doesn’t permit the planting of Bt corn, but that might be about to change. The state’s Board of Pesticide Control licensed the genetically engineered corn this past summer and recently held a public hearing on proposed rules regulating its use in the state. Bt corn could be used for the first time in Maine as soon as 2008.

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