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Touchdown, Roundup Battles Heat Up Over Advertising Claims

May 1, 2002 | Posted in Crop Protection

In mid-March, Syngenta Crop Production filed a civil suit in Federal District Court against Monsanto in response to what they believe are false and misleading claims dealing with a comparison of Roundup and Touchdown herbicides.

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An Alternative To Roundup Ready?

No-tillers continue the debate at www.no-tillfarmer.com

By Michael Austin posted on March 1, 2002 | Posted in Crop Protection

While the price of some generic herbicides seems intriguing, no-tillers had to find out from their peers if the idea has merit or not. No-tillers also weighed in on different types of air seeders and their effectiveness for this month’s issue.

With Upland Terraces, No-Till Slices Cropping Time in Half

Even so, this farmer is looking more closely at no-till cultural practices due to disturbing weather trends.

By Lynn Grooms posted on March 1, 2002 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Jared Hoover started no-tilling to cut costs on his mostly upland terraced land. Since the Abilene, Kan., farmer began no-tilling about a decade ago, Hoover figures he’s cut the time it takes to farm by about 50 percent.

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Government Agencies Cracking Down On Excessive Tillage

January 1, 2002 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

In a precedent-setting case, a panel of federal Ninth Court of Appeals judges recently ruled that certain tillage practices may fall under the jurisdiction of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers.

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Bio-Tech Boosts No-Till Acres

By Frank Lessiter posted on January 1, 2002 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

When it comes to deciding to move to no-till or reduced tillage, soybean growers say the biggest influence has been the introduction of biotechnology seed.

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Bt Corn Gets Green Light For Next 7 Years

December 1, 2001 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Following a 2-year study of Bt corn, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in mid-October determined that it poses no risks to people or the environment. As a result, Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) Bt corn has been approved for an additional 7 years.

Will An Investment In A Precision No-Till Drill Pay?

It depends on how many acres you no-till, the age of existing equipment and the row widths you want.

By Frank Lessiter posted on December 1, 2001 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

In Virginia, many no-tillers bought new planters and drills back in 1996 when both yields and returns for crops were good. Many of these 6-year-old machines now need to be replaced.

On The No-Till Soapbox With Jerry Crew

Views on compaction, biotechnology, ripping, erosion and plenty more.

By Jordanna Smida posted on November 1, 2001 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

No-tiller Jerry Crew may be outspoken and not always tactful, but he always means to be respectful when he steps onto his no-till soapbox.

Creating A No-Till Pyramid

With more efficient use of the latest cropping ideas, Canadian no-tillers can increase plant health and consider reducing herbicide usage.

By Frank Lessiter posted on October 1, 2001 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

When it comes to analyzing the practical benefits of direct seeding research in western Canada, three key words to keep in mind are “pyramiding, piling and stacking.

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More Details Regarding The Double Nozzle Sprayer

June 1, 2001 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

A short term in the April, 2001, issue of No-Till Farmer on the double nozzle sprayer brought additional information in the form of a letter from Robin Taylor of Ohio State University and Spray Redux LLC, the company that is developing the sprayer, along with Jerry Doll, a University of Wisconsin weed scientist.

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