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No-Tillers Soak Up Knowledge During Record 20th NNTC

Cover crops, soil health, planter and drill performance and glyphosate resistance were popular topics at the milestone conference.

By John Dobberstein posted on March 1, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting

An all-time record crowd took in 4 days of no-till knowledge, tips and discussion as the National No-Tillage Conference celebrated its 20th annual event last month.

Researchers Take Closer Look At Kip Cullers' System

February 28, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: By Mary Hightower, University of Arkansas

If there is a Babe Ruth of soybean production, it would be Kip Cullers.

Late Planting Not Always Doom To Corn Yields

February 27, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Ag Answers, Purdue University

While late planting concerns may cause some growers to reconsider planting corn, an Ohio State University Extension specialist says producers can make management adjustments that can preserve yield potential and save money.

March 2012 Poll: Cropping Changes in 2012 vs. 2011

By John Dobberstein posted on February 16, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

From February 16th, 2012 - March 15th, 2012, we asked No-Till Farmer readers: "Are you planning any cropping changes heading into 2012 vs. 2011?"

U.S. Farmers To Plant Most Corn Acres Since 1944

February 16, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Bloomberg

Farmers in the U.S., the world’s biggest corn producer, will plant the most acres since 1944, while the sown area for eight major crops is poised to be the second-biggest in the past 10 years, the government said.

Farmers Impacted By NRCS Conservation Program Changes

February 5, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: UTCrops Blog

For FY 2012, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has made significant changes to conservation programs to streamline procedures, reduce costs and improve consistency.

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Feeding Over 10 Billion People Around The World Just 30 Years From Now

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

With the world expected to need twice as much food to keep 10 billion people from going hungry by 2050, we’re going to have to dramatically increase our yields.

Getting Cover Crops Off The Starting Block

Whether it’s aerial, broadcast, drilling or a highboy, here are valuable tips for no-tillers on the art of properly seeding covers.

By Martha Mintz posted on February 1, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment

Before the many benefits of cover crops can be reaped, the plants must first be successfully established.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Producing Quality Seed In A No-Till System

The right equipment, and a solid seed-to-harvest crop protection plan, keeps yield-champion no-tiller David Hula’s bins full and customers happy.

By David Hula and Martha Mintz posted on February 1, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Seed production is our business, so we focus as much on the quality and health of the crop we produce as we do on pushing yields.

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No-Till Will Definitely Be Playing A Major Role In Feeding Over 10 Billion People Around The World Just 30 Years From Now

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

With the world expected to need twice as much food to keep 10 billion people from going hungry by 2050, we’re going to have to dramatically increase our yields.

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