Home / Topics / Require Subscription

Require Subscription
Require Subscription RSS Feed RSS

fragipan-samples-2.jpg

Breaking Through the ‘Fragipan’ with Annual Ryegrass

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are zeroing in on the organic compounds they believe can break through cement-like fragipan in soils.
By Julia Gerlach posted on May 2, 2020 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Soil Health
Affecting about 50 million acres in the U.S., the fragipan is a naturally-occurring, cement-like soil layer that can reduce the water-holding potential of the soil by about 50% compared to other crop-producing soils, and can reduce crop yields by at least 20-25%.
Read More
ydrop360.jpg

‘Split Decision’ Helping More No-Tillers Improve Their Nitrogen Efficiency

Growers and researchers say they’re seeing increased corn yields and more application flexibility with Y-drop systems with targeted placement.
By John Dobberstein posted on May 1, 2020 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management
With corn prices continuing on a stagnant path for the foreseeable future, many no-tillers are looking for ways to ratchet up efficiency with their inputs, including with nitrogen (N).
Read More
interseeded-crops-2.jpg

Interseeding Diverse Cover Crops Builds Beneficial Insect Populations

Entomologist Mike Bredeson shares insights on how no-tillers can increase insect diversity by interseeding cover crops into cash crops.
May 1, 2020 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Soil Health
When it comes to interseeding cover crops, growers should think about designing their agricultural ecosystems — including insects, microorganisms, bacteria and fungi — to make them function to the best of their ability, according to Mike Bredeson, a Grove City, Minn.-based entomologist with the Ecdysis Foundation.
Read More
seeding-map-no-arrows.jpg

Using Aerial Imaging for Smart Scouting and Field Management

For aerial imaging to be worthwhile it has to lead to changes in farm management that improve profits and efficiency, says AirScout co-founder Dan Sutton.
By Julia Gerlach posted on April 30, 2020 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Seeding & Planting
Earlier this year, Dan Sutton asked attendees at the National No-Tillage Conference for a show of hands to indicate how many farmers in the room had seen aerial imagery of their farms in the past 5 years. Almost all the hands in the room went up.
Read More
Trent-Profit-1.jpg
What I've Learned from No-Tilling

A New Legacy of Improving Economy, Profitability and Best Practices

Trent Profit builds on years of conservation practices to take his family farm to the next level.
By Martha Mintz posted on April 30, 2020 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Residue Management, Seeding & Planting
I WAS BORN into no-till and there’s a running joke I wouldn’t know how to drive a tractor straight if I had to thanks to the family’s quick adoption of guidance technology.
Read More
Brian-Martin-1.jpg

Putting the ‘Proof’ in No-Till

Missouri no-tiller Brian Martin is using a methodical, data-driven approach to building a no-till system that is both efficient and profitable.
By John Dobberstein posted on April 29, 2020 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Seeding & Planting
FOR BRIAN MARTIN, it’s not hard to see that having a no-till system keeps soil in place on his farm’s sloping terrain. But Martin also has a thirst for looking beyond the anecdotes for data that spells out what practices benefit the bottom line.
Read More
Hybrid-Rye-rye-and-soybeans.jpg

Precise Management is Key to High Yields with Hybrid Rye

Commonly grown in Europe, hybrid rye presents a unique third-crop opportunity for U.S. no-tillers looking to diversify their markets and rotations.
By Julia Gerlach posted on April 9, 2020 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting
MANY CORN AND soybean farmers have found themselves looking for a viable third crop to incorporate in their rotations, seeking diversity in markets, soil health benefits, and the opportunity to spread work the load over a longer period of time.
Read More

Top Articles

Current Issue

NTF-July-2026_BookWithPages_Curl_art-link.png

No-Till Farmer

Get full access NOW to the most comprehensive, powerful and easy-to-use online resource for no-tillage practices. Just one good idea will pay for your subscription hundreds of times over.

Subscribe Now

View More

Must Read Free Eguides

Download these helpful knowledge building tools

View More

Videos

View More
Top Directory Listings
Screenshot 2025-06-24 at 5.22.48 PM.png

Estes Performance Concaves

We have engineered and developed the most advanced concave system that threshes all crops, eliminates rotor loss, improves grain quality, gives you a cleaner sample – all with one set of XPR concaves.

Titan_Logo_4c_0716_web.png

Titan International Inc

At Titan International, our product portfolio reflects our commitment to innovation and high-quality products. Titan International offers a full line of solution-focused wheel, tire, and undercarriage products for a wide variety of off-the-road equipment in agriculture, construction, forestry, mining, power sports, high-speed trailers, and outdoor power equipment segments. As one of the largest North American manufacturers, with a network of dealers all over the world, Titan is an industry leader that original equipment manufacturers and operators can count on for durable products and quality service.

ServiTech-Color.png

Servitech

Provide expert analysis and decision support to increase productivity and profitability. 

View More