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Cover Crop By Air

Northern Indiana no-tillers have found dropping annual ryegrass seed from helicopters into standing corn and soybeans a good way to establish a stand.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Cover Crops

More and more no-tillers are looking at taking advantage of the benefits of cover crops. But while the benefits are numerous, there are obstacles.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Continuing Education Helps Make Transition To No-Till Seamless

During a 3-year transition to twin-row silage corn, alfalfa, double-cropped wheat/soybeans and cover crops, these Pennsylvania no-tillers have seen steady yield increases and soil improvement.

By Eugene Lapp and Ron Ross posted on April 1, 2009

We live in an area of Lancaster County, Pa., where small dairy farms of 50 to 60 cows are common and fields are small. Many of the farms are Amish-owned, where real horses provide the power.

No-Till The Perfect Tool For Small Acreage

Cover crops, waste sludge, gypsum and pelletized lime helping Michigan farmer increase yields and improve profitability.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Larry Bonnell is living proof that no-till is the ideal tool for small-acreage farmers.

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Make Nitrogen Strategies Pay Off Big-Time In 2009

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2009

Mike Starkey doesn't have a problem investing dollars in fertilizer to push up yields. But the trained accountant and veteran no-tiller from Brownsburg, Ind., certainly expects a favorable return on his nutrient investment.

Killing Annual Ryegrass Takes Attention To Detail

Time of day, temperature are key factors when controlling this valuable cover crop.

By Mark Moore posted on November 1, 2008 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

With its deep root system that breaks up compacted soils, annual ryegrass is an attractive cover. But those deep roots can also make it a challenge for no-tillers to burn down.

Some Fall Cover Crops Can Reduce SCN Populations

August 1, 2008 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

The benefits of cover crops continue to grow. Touted for conserving soil while filling forage needs, some plant varieties also have the potential to suppress soybean cyst nematode populations in no-till fields.

Steer Clear Of Fall Strip-Till Gaffes

Manufacturers share the most common errors producers make when strip-tilling in the field — and explain how to avoid them.

By Mark Moore posted on August 1, 2008 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Strip-till remains an up-and-coming management practice being used by more growers each season. But because it’s a new technique for many producers — and one that requires a high degree of management — it’s easy to make mistakes.

No-Till Advocate Gets Around And Keeps His Eye On Cover Crops

Indiana official shares his experiences and views on the benefits of cover crops for no-till fields.

By Ron Perszewski posted on January 1, 2007 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

"I get to see a lot of what some of the best farmers in the state and the country are doing. I find that most no-tillers, especially the ones committed to long-term no-tilling, are really chasing this thing called soil quality. That's what ultimately gives them an economic boost." --Barry Fisher

Top 9 Tips Offered For Boosting No-Till Fields

A past winner of the No-Till Innovator Award and owner of HyMark Consulting in Martinsville, Ohio, offers the following tips for maximizing your no-till yields.

By Ed Winkle posted on September 1, 2005

Your no-till planter setup can depend on your conditions and equipment. Talk to others who are no-tilling successfully and do your homework, including research on the Internet.

Emerging Trends Surface At National No-Tillage Conference

Attendees show strong support for practices that are certain to show up in the fields in coming seasons.

By Ron Perszewski posted on March 1, 2005 | Posted in Cover Crops

With nearly 650 leading-edge farmers, researchers and suppliers on hand for the 13th annual National No-Tillage Conference, the event again revealed what’s coming on strong in the no-tilling industry.

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Cover Crops, Strip-Till Spark Desert Soil Revival

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, we pay a visit to Strip-Till Innovator Robert Boyle’s farm in Coolidge, Ariz., for an up-close look at how he’s transforming his soils with cover crops and diverse rotations.

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