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40 Legends Of The Past 40 Years

Check out these highly talented folks who’ve had a tremendous impact on no-till since 1972.
By Frank Lessiter posted on November 11, 2011

As part of the 40th anniversary of publishing No-Till Farmer, we’ve selected a group of 40 individuals who have made tremendous contributions to the growth and popularity of no-till.

Editor's Note: This article is from the November 2011 issue of No-Till Farmer Conservation Tillage Guide. Not all details are current of this electronic posting.


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‘Crazy Jim’ Found His Way To No-Till

A pioneer with strip intercropping and double-cropping soybeans, Jim House is a champion of the financial and ecological benefits of no-till.
By Jim House and Martha Mintz posted on May 1, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment
With only 300 acres to work with, I have to do everything possible to drive production and justify farming a relatively small piece of ground.
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New, Recycled Cover Crops Showing Plenty of Potential

Add more diversity and numerous soil-building benefits to no-till with these up-and-coming options.
By Martha Mintz posted on November 1, 2010 | Posted in Cover Crops
Tillage radishes aren't the only cover crop you’ll find growing on Steve Groff’s farm this year. The no-tiller of Cedar Meadow Farm in Lancaster County, Pa., is on a quest to find the next great cover crop for no-tillers.
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It Takes Time To Learn How To No-Till Slopes That Exceed 50%

Idaho direct-seeder Russ Zenner spent more than 20 years developing rotations and testing equipment to continuously no-till some of the world’s steepest slopes.
By Russ Zenner and Ron Ross posted on October 1, 2010 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Soil Health, Water Management
When I'm asked what the primary differences are between no-tilling in the Palouse region of Idaho and Washington versus the Midwest, the discussion starts with our steep slopes.
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One-Time Educator Still Learning As Student Of No-Till

By listening to and learning from other no-tillers, Warren Macemon built a successful no-till farming and purebred Angus operation after a long career teaching others.
By Ron Ross posted on July 1, 2009 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101
When I was in high school, I had a desire to farm, but just didn’t have the chance. However, I never gave up on that dream.
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Merging Technology With Farm Shop Ingenuity

By Ron Ross posted on June 1, 2009 | Posted in Equipment
I farm on the edge of the old lakebed region of northwestern Ohio. And while our land is flat (0% to 2% slope), we see a lot of variation that can affect nutrient management, erosion control and final yield.
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Roots Are The Foundation For No-Till Success

Understanding how soil biology relates to nutrient availability can help no-tillers in the long run.
By Mark Moore posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Nutrient Management
Understanding soil biology is critical to improving the soil profile for no-tillers. Jill Clapperton, a rhizosphere ecologist and agro-ecosystem consultant from Florence, Mont., promotes an understanding of how soil biology and ecology interact with cropping and soil management systems to facilitate long-term soil quality and productivity.
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Managing The Underground

By Frank Lessiter posted on January 1, 2009 | Posted in Soil Health
Growers understand that no-till has a favorable impact on soil management. It’s due to the many interconnections between tillage, cropping practices, fertilizer, soil amendments and other soil treatments that end up boosting your yields.
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Managing The Underground

By Frank Lessiter posted on January 1, 2009
Growers understand that no-till has a favorable impact on soil management. It’s due to the many interconnections between tillage, cropping practices, fertilizer, soil amendments and other soil treatments that end up boosting your yields.
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