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Prescribing High Populations Maximizes No-Till Productivity

No-tiller Davie Stephens is planting thicker, narrower rows to get the most out of every acre, while protecting his highly erodible land.

By Laura Barrera posted on October 26, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Like most growers, Davie Stephens wants to get the most out of his farm. The Clinton, Ky., corn and soybean no-tiller moved to 20-inch rows in the mid 1990s to ramp up planting populations, and is working with different companies to test prescription services to determine what planting rate fits each farm best.

Using Vertical Tillage Without Casting Away Residue

No-till and vertical tillage got bad press after washed-out stalks filled up roads and ditches, but here are some valuable tips and techniques for using these machines without ruining your no-till objectives.

By Laura Barrera posted on October 26, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

When heavy rains hit the Midwest this growing season, it did more than saturate soils.

Halting Nutrient Runoff While Perfecting Fertility

With a focus on conservation, Rob Stout is aiming to keep nutrients in his Iowa soils and out of streams that feed into the Mississippi River.

By Laura Barrera posted on October 26, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Water Management

Rob Stout’s philosophy to farming is, “If you’re not trying to learn or do better, you’re falling behind in this day and age.”

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No-Till Isn't Enough to Protect Against Soil Erosion

By Laura Barrera posted on October 20, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

If you’re in a corn-soybean rotation, even with continuous no-till, you’re probably still having some soil erosion, says an Iowa State University agronomist.

New Dry Application System Adds Value to Self-Propelled Sprayers

A poly tank with a stainless steel metering system from Fennig Equipment lets growers apply cover crops and late-season dry fertilizer across 120-foot booms.

By John Dobberstein posted on September 21, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Nutrient Management

SELF-PROPELLED sprayers can be a high-dollar investment for many no-tillers, but an equipment dealership has unveiled something that could add more value to the machines.

No-Till, Cover Crops No Problem for Northern Climate

After the Willfords were told they’d be back to conventional tillage after a couple of years, the Minnesota family is proving no-till and cover crops have a permanent place on their farm

By Laura Barrera posted on August 21, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management, Nutrient Management

No-till isn't a common practice in Minnesota, but one operation is proving it can work.

July 2015 Poll: Cover Crop Seeding Methods

By Laura Barrera posted on June 16, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

From June 16th - July 15th, we asked No-Till Farmer readers: "What method(s) do you use to seed cover crops?"

Choosing Cover Crops for a Dry Year

May 13, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Water Management

An open, dry, winter, followed by a dry, warm spring has left the top soil in many areas of South Dakota much dryer than normal. Livestock producers may find themselves looking for supplemental feed this summer as a result of poor grass growth.

New Machines Do Your No-Till, Cover Crop Bidding

Whether it’s interseeders, highboys or even robots, manufacturers are taking innovative cover-crop seeding equipment, born in the shops of no-tillers and researchers, and bringing them to the marketplace.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 1, 2014 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

In the near future, more no-tillers and strip-tillers than ever before will be able to purchase cutting-edge, cover-crop seeding machines that used to be reserved for field days, research farms and expert welders.

Fine-Tune No-Till Drills For Better Cover Crop Seeding

Whether it’s getting cover-crop mixes seeded properly, or determining the right planting depth, equipment experts and no-tillers themselves offer tips on improving cover-crop seeding with no-till drills.

By Laura Barrera posted on August 1, 2013 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment

From airplanes and helicopters to highboy seeders, spreaders and planters, there are plenty of options for seeding cover crops. But many no-tillers prefer to use the tried-and-true no-till drills to seed covers.

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