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10 Commandments Of No-Till Wheat

Here are “must-dos” when tackling one of the more challenging no-till crops—wheat.
By Katherine Meitner posted on May 1, 2000 | Posted in Seeding & Planting
For 14 years, Allen Franks has been no-tilling. And for 14 years, this no-tiller from Guthrie, Ky., has been working out the bugs to make no-tilling wheat a smoother and more successful operation.
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No-Till Wheat Is Working

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2000 | Posted in Seeding & Planting
One of the more fascinating ideas coming out of a recent University of Kentucky study is the impact that no-tilled wheat apparently has on future crop yields. In fact, Kentucky agronomist Lloyd Murdock has found corn and soybeans yield more where they follow no-tilled wheat.
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“No-Till Is Key To Growth”

By saving time and showing landlords the many benefits of no-till, this Kentucky farming operation has grown to taking crops off more than 6,000 acres.
By Frank Lessiter posted on October 1, 1999 | Posted in Precision Agriculture
When you're expanding, nothing is more important than making the most efficient use of your time and equipment while boosting yields.
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Widening Rows For No-Till Small Grains

This western Canadian no-tiller shifted from 7- to 12-inch rows with no-tilled small grains, pulse crops and oilseeds.
By Laura Rance posted on September 1, 1999 | Posted in Seeding & Planting
Bob Mcnabb's no-till wheat field just outside the western Manitoba community of Minnedosa was as lush and green as any in these parts. But there was still something noticeably different about the crop.
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No-Till Wins Dryland Battles

When pouring on the water, these ranchers have a good reason to till. But for conserving water, no-till is definitely the answer.
September 1, 1999 | Posted in Water Management
Growing continious irrigated corn, Kevin Penny isn’t fully convinced no-till is the way to go. But when it comes to dryland acres where water is a major concern, no-till definitely is the way he likes to farm.
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