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What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Record Yields and High Prices Reward Iowa Family on No-Till Journey

An ongoing journey of continuously reducing tillage hasn’t held back the Hellands, who press forward even when they hit bumps.

By Martha Mintz posted on February 1, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Everything went right in 2021. It was the first time in my years of farming that we matched record yields with high prices with the bonus of reduced inputs from no-till and strip-till. I think I’ll quit.

Field Demonstrations Confirm Impact of Planting Practices on Corn Yields

February 27, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Source: AGCO

Three years of comparisons using White Planters with Precision Planting tools and technology illustrate how minimizing planting variability improves corn seedling emergence and yields, says AGCO research.

No-Till Saves Moisture, Hikes Yields in Variable Soils

Eliminating tillage gave Jarrod and Terry Lawrence a shot at preserving precious moisture, adding corn to their rotation and boosting production on their highly variable Kansas soils.

By John Dobberstein posted on November 9, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Water Management

On Paper, Jarrod Lawrence and his father Terry are supposed to see about 32 inches of precipitation per year, which should be adequate to raise profitable crops.

Piecing Together a No-Till System from the Ground Up

A family that ignored naysayers and embraced no-till practices and living roots is bringing productivity back to tough clay soils and riverbottoms in southern Indiana.

By John Dobberstein posted on November 5, 2018 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Soil Health

Joe Kern and his father, John, admit they’re still dealing with a learning curve. But through working with no-till practices they’re transforming their “clay pot” soils into acreage that recently produced up to 240-bushel corn and 80-bushel soybeans.

[Video] Setting Up a White Planter for No-Tilling

July 18, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Oxford, Kan., no-tiller Jerrod Lawrence discusses the setup on his 2008 White planter, which includes Yetter SharkTooth residue managers, RK Products seed tube guards, Copperhead Ag Furrow Cruiser closing wheels and a Totally Tubular application system. He also discussed choosing corn populations for the variable soils on his farm.

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No-Till Planting, Weed Control and Trial-and-Error

February 23, 2018 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Source: Jon Stevens

Jon Stevens is a no-till and strip-till farmer in Rock Creek, Minn. In this video he talks about his first no-till experiences with equipment changes, planting strategies, weed control measures, trial-and- error and overcoming challenges.

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Why I Got Into No-Till

February 23, 2018 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Source: Jon Stevens

Jon Stevens is a no-till and strip-till farmer in Rock Creek, Minn. A shortened growing season in 2018 led to experiments with interseeding cover crops, using clovers, ryegrass, vetch and oats. In this video he talks about how he originally got into no-tilling.

Iowa Brothers’ No-Till Success a Product of Tradition, Education and Attitude

A rigorous equipment maintenance program and trying new practices, such as deploying cover crops, keep the Pillings moving forward.

By Martha Mintz and Jim and Charles Piling posted on February 10, 2018 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Equipment, Soil Health

WHEN WE STEP into our office, soil conservation posters serve to remind us why we do the things we do on our farm. Our soils need to be protected and nourished to keep waterways healthy and the nation’s food supply sustainable.

Making No-Till Work with Continuous Corn and Manure

Despite an abundance of residue and 3 million gallons of liquid cattle manure to inject, the Meiers are seeing success with no-till and learning how to add cover crops to the system.

By Laura Barrera posted on May 13, 2017 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Residue Management, Nutrient Management

Despite an abundance of residue and 3 million gallons of liquid cattle manure to inject, the Meiers are seeing success with no-till and learning how to add cover crops to the system.

High-Tech Fertility, Covers Build No-Till Soils and Yields

With a one-pass planting system, cover crops and a drone for scouting, no-tiller Jeremy Wilson is making the most of his fertilizer investment.

By John Dobberstein posted on October 29, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management, Nutrient Management

For Jeremy Wilson, the road to raising consistent crops in a colder northern climate runs through improving soil health, rather than using iron to manage cropping challenges.

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No-Till Legend Concerned About Corn Profits in 2024

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin Till, Vincennes, Ind., no-tiller Ray McCormick explains why it’s going to be tough to “not lose a lot of money this year” on corn. Plus, we ask our readers, “On a scale of 1-10, how concerned are you about drought this year?” Hear why some farmers are worried, and why others aren’t very worried at all.

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