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What’s Ahead for No-Till?

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 18, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Precision Agriculture, Residue Management

A few weeks ago, I asked Dan Towery for his best guess as to what the no-till acreage might be as we approach the end of this decade.

[Video] Gabe Brown—SARE National Conference on Cover Crops & Soil Health

November 13, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: SARE Outreach

Gabe Brown is a no-till farmer from North Dakota who in the past 20 years has seen his soil organic matter increase from 1.9 to 6.1% and water infiltration rise from 0.5 inches per hour to 8 inches.

National No-Tillage Conference Updates

Moving from No-Till to a Higher Functioning Agro-Ecological System at the 2018 National No-Tillage Conference

NRCS district conservationist Adam Daugherty to head up general session on maximizing economic benefits of cover crops at the 2018 National No-Tillage Conference.

November 11, 2017

NRCS district conservationist Adam Daugherty to head up general session on maximizing economic benefits of cover crops at the 2018 National No-Tillage Conference.

Easing the Soil’s Temperature with Cover Crops

November 8, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Research has shown that both cover crops and perennial biofuel crops can relieve soil compaction. Cover crops are generally planted between cash crops such as corn and soybeans to protect the bare soil.

National No-Tillage Conference Updates

No-Tiller Blake Vince Announced as Frank Lessiter Legacy Lecture Series Presenter at the 2018 National No-Tillage Conference

The Nuffield Scholar recipient will present in-depth details on how his vibrant no-till, cover crop system has evolved over time.

November 7, 2017

Nuffield Scholar recipient Blake Vince will present in-depth details on how his vibrant no-till, cover crop system has evolved over time at the 2018 National No-Tillage Conference.

Mushroom Compost, No-Tilling Supercharge Soil Health Levels

By Ian Gronau posted on October 28, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting

For many farmers, rebuilding the level of organic matter in their soils is a process that can take many years, oftentimes only seeing small gains. But Kennett Square, Pa., no-tiller Jamie Hicks has seen the organic matter in some of his soils rocket from 1% to up to 5% in a relatively short period of time by spreading mushroom compost.

Less is More: No-Tillers Weigh in on Nitrogen Management Methods

A survey of no-tillers uncovers a range of application and management practices — plus uses of precision data and cover crops — that help provide optimal crop yields and cut input costs in no-till operations.

By Mark McNeely posted on October 28, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Nitrogen (N) management plans are about as variable as the timing and application options available to today’s no-till farmers. Not only is careful consideration given to the types and amounts of N applied, but the use of precision data gathering equipment also enables growers to gauge their success on the fly and take corrective actions as required.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Mistakes Create Win-Wins for No-Tiller Eager to Learn

By Brad Choquette and Martha Mintz posted on October 28, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Residue Management, Seeding & Planting

Mistakes have led to more than one production practice that has paid off on our farm. Replanting hailed out crops resulted in our current twin-row planting strategy and a load of fertilizer I couldn’t send back helped us achieve soybean crops capable of winning yield contests. In fact, in three out of the last five years I’ve had the highest yields for the local Pioneer yield contest and one of those years I won the territory. No-till wasn’t an accident, but some unintended lessons helped prove it was the right fit for our farm.

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Even Though They’re Among Ag’s Latest ‘Buzz Words,’ Cover Crops Offer a Soil-Building Strategy that No-Tillers Have Cashed in on for Several Decades

By Frank Lessiter posted on October 28, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Residue Management

While less than 2% of America’s cropland is seeded to cover crops, a remarkable 77% of no-tillers enjoy the many benefits offered by protecting the soil over the winter months.

Late Fall Herbicide Treatments for Cover Crops?

October 26, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Ohio State University Extension

When thinking about crop covers you should consider a few things for fall herbicide treatment to help manage marestail.

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No-Tiller Plants Entire Corn Crop with Driverless Tractor

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, we catch up with young Kentucky no-tiller Quint Pottinger to see how he autonomously planted his entire crop in 2026. Senior editor John Dobberstein checks in from the CTIC Conservation in Action Tour in Scotland Neck, N.C., where no-tiller Zeb Winslow III talks about his multi-species cover crop program.

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