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No-Tillers Are Well Ahead Of Tillage-Intensive Farmers When It Comes To Cashing In On The Numerous Benefits Of Adding Cover Crops To The Rotation

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 1, 2013

Data from a recent cover-crop survey offers solid evidence that no-tillers are ahead of many other farmers when it comes to recognizing the value of keeping their ground covered throughout the year.

Double Up No-Till Benefits By Cover Cropping For Forage

Cover crops serve up more than just soil benefits. They can boost a no-tiller’s bottom line when used as feed for their livestock, experts say.

By Laura Barrera posted on July 1, 2013 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Cover crops are usually touted for their contributions to soil health. But for no-tillers with livestock, covers can provide an immediate benefit to the bottom line by also serving as forage.

Top Mistakes, And Solutions, When Managing Precision Data

No-tillers can get more out of precision farming if they’re savvier about storing and protecting their data and interpreting it, says consultant Tim Norris.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on April 1, 2013 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

As more farmers gravitate toward collecting and analyzing precision data to make better management decisions, there are numerous pitfalls to watch out for.

Increasing Crop Yields, While Reducing The Footprint

A focus on soil testing, timely nutrient application and precision technology are key efficient, effective practices for these nutrient-management stewards.

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on April 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Variable-rate applications, timely and accurate placement and cutting-edge techniques are among the tools that helped three no-tillers improve their nutrient management and profitability on their farms, and also win admiration from their peers.

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Looking Deeper: Do New Ideas Fit My No-Till System?

As the importance of nutrient management keeps increasing, no-tillers must ensure the results of university and onfarm studies are relevant to their farming operation.

By Jim Leverich posted on March 1, 2013

Farm managment practices that improve nutrient use were highlighted at the 21st annual National No-Tillage Conference (NNTC) in Indianapolis.

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Lessons In Weed Resistance

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Growing concerns about weed resistance were on the minds of many no-tillers, speakers and sponsors during the recent 21st annual National No-Tillage Conference in Indianapolis, Ind. The consensus is that weed resistance is becoming a more alarming issue each year and that these concerns can no longer be ignored.

Record-Setting No-Till Crowd Soaks Up Valuable Tips At NNTC

More than 1,150 attendees come to Indianapolis to improve their knowledge of precision farming, cover cropping, fertility management, soil health and other no-till practices.

By John Dobberstein posted on March 1, 2013 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

For the second straight year, the National No-Tillage Conference shattered its previous attendance record, as farmers came from near and far to gather ideas on how to make their no-till system more productive.

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Lessons In Weed Resistance

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2013

Pillars Of No-Till Adoption, Growth Are Recognized

The latest class of No-Till Innovators have strived to improve no-till practices and help farmers be better stewards of farmland.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

During the 21st annual National No-Tillage Conference in Indianapolis, Ind., Syngenta and No-Till Farmer honored the 17th class of No-Till Innovators.

A Trip To Indianapolis For The National No-Tillage Conference

By John Dobberstein posted on January 23, 2013 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

You never know when ‘doing your job’ might affect someone deeply. But that’s what happened when former Purdue University ag economist and land owner Howard Doster opened the Jan. 9 edition of No-Till Farmer E-Tip and saw Kentucky no-tiller John Young and his son, Alexander, were going to speak during the first session at the 21st annual National No-Tillage Conference.

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