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Open Mind, New Ideas Can Carry No-Tillers To New Levels

Continuous no-tilling, conservation dollars and more efficiency are some of the goals for those willing to reassess and revise their management practices.

By Ron Perszewski posted on July 1, 2005 | Posted in Nutrient Management

“I want you to start thinking out of the box,” says no-tiller Dick Lyons. “We’ve got to continually change. If we are not willing to change, we’re not going to make it,” he says, pointing to the economic, competitive and environmental challenges facing all farmers.

Fewer Fields, More No-Tilled Acres, Less Machinery Dollars

Relying on no-till to meet conservation practice needs, this farm family turned 137 small fields into 10 larger ones.

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 1, 2004 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Equipment

When the Christensen family moved to a new farming location in southwestern Wisconsin 5 years ago, they took a hard look at the many benefits of no-tilling.

The Big Three

No-tiller Paul Reed pays particular attention to three aspects of his operation to drive up corn yields and profit.

July 1, 2004 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

“No-till soybeans have caught on a lot faster than no-till corn. We want to close that gap,” says Paul Reed, who no-tills in Washington, Iowa, with his brothers and father.

11 Critical Factors That Will Influence Your 2001 No-Till Yields

While the importance may change from year to year, these items make a difference in no-till yields.

By Lynn Grooms posted on July 1, 2001 | Posted in Crop Protection

When it comes to determining what will have the most impact on your no-till yields this year, Mark Flock has complied a list of 11 critical factors for you to consider.

Precision Is The Real No-Till Key

Guesswork doesn’t play well when you’re going for perfect stands.

By Katherine Meitner posted on November 1, 2000 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

There's plenty to think about when you're trying to get a perfect stand. You've got your fertilizer, machinery and weather conditions to battle with.

Don’t Compromise Yield For Cheaper Fertilizer

While there are definite areas were you can scrimp and trim costs, cutting your fertilizer bill will probably bite you in the end if it lowers your yield even a little bit.

By Katherine Meitner posted on November 1, 2000 | Posted in Crop Protection

When it comes to today’s ag economy and farming, no one can argue the fact that times are tough.

Tackling Tricky Soils

Understanding how soils work isn't an easy task. Here's the nitty gritty.

By Katherine Meitner posted on September 1, 2000 | Posted in Soil Health

As no-tillers, you don’t need anyone to tell you that no-tilling is the best thing you can do to ensure your soils are protected and are helping the environment.

Justified Cultivation

Adapting tried-and-true no-till to include field cultivation ahead of planting soybeans helped Brent Arp’s earthworm populations rebound.

By Julie Orchard posted on September 1, 1998 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

It's logical that no-till fields would have more earthworms because tillage isn’t breaking apart their homes. What’s illogical is how after 20 years of no-tillage, Brent Arp saw a sudden decline in earthworm populations.

29 Solid Ideas For No-Tilling Success

Check out these valuable ideas from eight Washington and Idaho no-tillers to help you no-till better in the future.

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 1, 1998 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Plenty of valuable ideas that you can use to make no-till even more profitable in your operation came out of presentations by eight veteran growers at last winter’s Northwest Direct Seed Intensive Cropping Conference in Pasco, Wash. These farmers rely on no-till to turn available moisture into higher, more profitable yields.

Create Your Own No-Till Business Plan

Efficiency is only your price of admission to the future, but how you differentiate yourself is what matters most.

By Julie Orchard posted on August 1, 1998 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Looking down the road five years, what is your no-till operation going to look like?

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Last-Minute Planter Prep for No-Tillers & Strip-Tillers

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin-Till, precision specialist Chad Baker, co-owner of Baker Precision Planter Works in Orangeville, Ill., helps a first-generation no-tiller with planter setup, and later encounters a couple problems with a strip-tiller’s new 24-row planter. Plus, veteran agronomist Brad Forkner checks in with a couple tips for farmers to keep in mind before they take the field.

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