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The Beck Perspective

August 1, 2001 | Posted in Cover Crops

If you think Dwayne Beck could have written the book on no-till rotations, you’re right, and he has. Beck manages the Dakota Lakes Research Farm near Pierre, S.D., and helped this writer stay on track while preparing this three-part series on South Dakota no-till innovators.

Take Cover!

An Ohio study shows the benefits of using cover crops in your no-till operation.

By Holly Gray posted on January 1, 2001 | Posted in Cover Crops

While most no-tillers know that cover crops can protect soil from wind and water erosion, a study conducted by the Conservation Action (CAP) Project at Napoleon, Ohio, points out even more potential benefits.

Nightshade, Using Crown Vetch As a Cover Crop, Closing Wheels Among Popular No-Till Topics

Check out discussions among readers from our No-Till Farmer Web site: www.no-tillfarmer.com

By Holly Gray posted on December 1, 2000 | Posted in Cover Crops

If you've got a question or have good advice for fellow no-tillers, check out the No-Till Farmer sponsored Web site at www.no-tillfarmer.com.

New Furrow Closing System Is Designed For No-Tilling

This attachment creates a desirable seedling environment in various soil moisture conditions.

By Jordanna Smida posted on December 1, 2000 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment

Exapta solutions, a division of Pinnacle Crop Tech. Inc., has introduced its Hagny HCS furrow closing system designed for no-till.

Polymer Coatings Already Profitable For Canadian No-Tillers

Polymer coatings have opened up new cropping oppurtunities for direct seeders in western Canada.

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2000 | Posted in Cover Crops

Thanks to polymer seed coatings, western Canadian no-tillers are already making fall dormant seeding of canola work.

No-Till Goes To Pot

As the debate heats up, Canadian growers discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of no-tilling hemp.

By Katherine Meitner posted on January 1, 2000 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

You can make rope out of it. Not to mention clothing. And diapers, cookies and lubricants. There's even talk of a new "super metal" that's stronger than titanium and lighter than aluminum. In fact, it seems there's not much you can't make out of it.

30 Years And Counting

While no-till is a relatively new practice for some farmers, this no-tiller has been doing it successfully for 30 years, learning valuable insights and practices along the way.

By Katherine Meitner posted on October 1, 1999 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops

Every no-tiller has had their share of challenges. Maybe you’re dealing with a difficult landlord or your seed dealer is 3 days late in delivering your special shipment of Bt corn.

They Turned A Sow’s Ear Into A Silk Purse

With no-till, east Tennessee dairy producers grow above-average forages on below average land.

By Linda Leake posted on August 1, 1999 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Hop aboard the “ag-train” and join us for an excursion to Tennessee’s scenic Monroe County. Located 50 miles southeast of Knoxville, the 660-square-mile tract lies in the Great Valley of eastern Tennessee along the western slopes of the Unaka Mountains.

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Intercropping Can Work

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 1999 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

At last months seventh National No-Tillage Conference in St. Louis, there was considerable interest in the soybean intercropping program used by no-tillers Keith and Doug Thompson of Osage City, Kan. With this unique doublecropping program they intercrop soybeans into standing wheat in early April.

Check Out These New No-Tilling Ideas From Fall Farm Shows

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 1998 | Posted in Cover Crops

With fall harvest running several weeks ahead of normal through much of the Corn Belt, crowds declined at several major farm shows this year.

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