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Never Be Willing To Sit Still

This father and son team made a half dozen key changes in their 1999 cropping program.

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 1999 | Posted in Equipment

With 3,400 acres of corn and soybeans, Dave and Brian Gunderson know the value of doing everything timely and efficiently.

6 Money-Making Changes For 750 No-Till Drills

Modifying a highly popular no-till drill enabled this eastern Washington farming operation to switch to continuous cropping and forget about summer fallow.

By Katherine Meitner posted on May 1, 1999 | Posted in Equipment

Even though the majority of John Deere 750 no-till drills are used to seed soybeans and small grains in the Midwest, that certainly doesn’t mean modifications made for efficient seeding in the Pacific Northwest won’t prove valuable in other areas.

Finally, An Answer To The Greenhouse Effect

No-tilling reduces carbon dioxide loss from the soil to calm the concerns about global warming.

By Eric Sacharski posted on April 1, 1999 | Posted in Equipment

A large effort has been made in recent years by environmental agencies to make everyone concerned about the greenhouse effect and global warming. The world's consumption of fossil fuels to power vehicles, run factories and heat homes continues to reach record levels.

Getting More Seasons Out Of Your 750

Minor adjustments to your John Deere 750 can ease the wear and tear and save you money in the long run.

By Eric Sacharski posted on April 1, 1999 | Posted in Equipment

Owning and operating Laux Farm Service has made Eric Laux a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to John Deere 750 no-till drills.

12 Income-Boosting No-Till Planter Adjustments

Here are a dozen simple adjustments you can’t afford to ignore to improve no-till yields.

By Katherine Meitner posted on April 1, 1999 | Posted in Equipment

It all starts with the planter, Gregg Sauder of Tremont, Ill., told 660 attendees at the seventh annual National No-Tillage Conference in St. Louis, Mo. He says no-tillers concerned with yields and stands should turn their attentions to the no-till planter to receive optimum crop performance.

You Can’t Keep A Good No-Tiller Down

Making the most of no-till equipment has hefty rewards.

By Katherine Meitner posted on April 1, 1999 | Posted in Equipment

It all started with the search for a new corn planter. But when Daniel Stokes from Omro, Wis., ventured along the no-till path, little did he know his life would never be the same.

No-Till Equipment Auction

March 1, 1999 | Posted in Equipment

Attendees at the seventh annual National No-Tillage Conference in Des Moines, Iowa posted equipment info on a bulletin board during the event. Here are items no-tillers were selling or looking to purchase.

Lucky Iowan Wins Big

By having his ticket drawn at the National No-Tillage Conference, Iowa no-tiller Dean Markwardt lands free use of an Art’s-Way no-till drill for a year.

By Katherine Meitner posted on March 1, 1999 | Posted in Equipment

Dean Markwardt, like 659 other no-tillers around the country, came to the seventh annual National No-Tillage Conference in St. Louis to reap the benefits of acclaimed speakers, network with accomplished no-tillers and participate in numerous no-till roundtables. Little did he know he would be the most envied no-tiller in the bunch.

There’s No Will Like No-Till

One Canadian farmer shares his secrets after 15 years of successful no-till farming.

By Katherine Meitner posted on February 1, 1999 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Equipment

When Henry Graw first thought about transforming his 1,400-acre farm to no-till after 20 years of conventional farming, the neighbors raised their eyebrows.

Sound Off...No-Till Drill Attachments

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 1999 | Posted in Equipment

If you're wondering what attachments might be the perfect fit with your no-till drill, check out the rock-solid advice from these No-Till Farmer readers.

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