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New Ways To Apply No-Till Pesticides

Standard spray booms may be replaced with new innovations in the future says this “down under” no-tiller.

July 1, 1999 | Posted in Crop Protection

Picture in your mind a beautiful morning on the farm. The sun is peeking over the horizon, the temperature is pleasantly mild and there is no wind to speak of as you stride toward your tractor to start the workday. After hooking up your sprayer, you're off to spend the rest of your morning applying herbicides to 300 acres of corn you planted in a rutless, endlessly level plot of land.

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Getting Wheat Under Control

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 1, 1999 | Posted in Crop Protection

Every spring, No-Till Farmer editors answer a number of telephone calls from readers seeking ideas about how to get wheat stubble under control prior to no-tilling corn. That's why we were particularly interested in information received recently from Jim Martin, a weed scientist at the University of Kentucky.

No-Till Is Heading West!

Growers in the Plains region are moving toward less tillage and new crops.

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

When it comes to finding ways to trim costs, Plains growers are trimming tillage, seeking alternative crops, finding new ways to expand corn and soybean acres farther west, extending rotations, eliminating fallow with annual cropping and giving new herbicides a try.

Battling No-Till Soybean Diseases

These no-till researchers have the latest scoop on soybean nasties.

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

When it comes to any recent discovery about soybean diseases, chances are three researchers have found it. These top-notch no-till researchers have done extensive digging and testing on what no-tillers can do to protect their valuable no-till soybeans from the devastating effects of diseases.

New 1999 Weed Control Tips For No-Tilling Soybeans

Three National No-Tillage Conference co-sponsors share the newest tips on combatting weeds with no-tilled soybeans.

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

With the 1999 planting season right around the corner, no-tillers are finalizing no-till weed control strategies. And with many new compounds coming on the market, it’s no easy task.

New 1999 Weed, Insect Control Ideas For No-Till Corn

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 1999 | Posted in Crop Protection

To help the 660 attendees at the mid-January National No-Tillage Conference in St. Louis make critical decisions on controlling weeds and insects in no-tilled corn for 1999, technical representatives from American Cyanamid, Zeneca Ag Products and Monsanto outlined new compounds and label changes.

No-Till Weed Wisdom

Don’t let a sudden shift in weed species convince you to bring out the disc.

By Julie Orchard posted on March 1, 1999 | Posted in Crop Protection

After attending a number of no-till meetings and conferences, Blair, Neb., no-tiller Tim Andersen knew weeds could be conquered with plenty of good planning before no-tilling.

Check Out Burndown Choices

Types of weeds, size of weeds, tankmix partners, carriers and weather all need to be considered when deciding on the most effective burndowns for your no-till fields.

January 1, 1999 | Posted in Crop Protection

As you make burndown weed control decisions for 1999, make sure that you fully understand all of your herbicide options.

Weed Control Gets Cheaper

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 1998 | Posted in Crop Protection

In early September, Monsanto officials announced price reductions of $6 to $10 per gallon for Roundup herbicide products. At the same time, technology fee increases were announced for Roundup Ready soybeans.

Holding On To Bt

If no-till corn growers don't take precautionary measures, European corn borer will likely strike back against BT corn.

By Julie Orchard posted on October 1, 1998 | Posted in Crop Protection

The introduction of hybrids containing the Bt gene gave no-tillers a new management tool to reduce European corn borer losses, but how long this tool will remain effective is the responsibility of growers.

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