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No-Till Talking Points for the Coffee Shop

By John Dobberstein posted on November 22, 2018 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health, Water Management, No-Till 101

The next time you’re in one of those seemingly hopeless debates with a clean-tilling neighbor about the value of no-till practices, turn to these talking points from the NRCS.

Tips for Managing Cover Crop Mixes for More No-Till Benefits

Choosing a cover crop cocktail is only a start, says Adam Daugherty, as managing carbon-to-nitrogen ratios and adapting planting strategies play a big role in success.

By Angela Lovell posted on November 20, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management, Soil Health, No-Till 101

There are many variables for growers to consider when they’re implementing cover-crop mixes into their no-till rotation — including mix design, carbon-to-nitrogen (C:N) ratios, cash-crop goals, termination strategies and biomass management.

Tips for Utilizing Corn Stalks for Grazing

November 7, 2018 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health

Source: South Dakota State University Extension

Farmers looking for ways to decrease feed costs in the winter time should utilize corn stalks as a grazing resource for mid-gestation cows if they mind these residue- and nutrient management tips from South Dakota State University Extension.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling: Willingness to Change Keeps No-Tillers in the Field

The Auer family keeps pushing their no-till legacy ahead with equipment adaptations and improved rotations to rejuvenate fields.

By Mitchell Auer posted on October 21, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Soil Health

My family farms on what is known as the Comanche Flats just northwest of Billings, Mont. As the name implies, the terrain is relatively level — in fact, the plow horses my great grandfather used to work the land were likely grateful for — so erosion isn’t a major concern for us.

No-Tilling Tobacco Saves the Soil, Preserves Yields

Conservation groups and the tobacco industry take no-till demos to Kentucky farms to showcase better profitability, erosion control.

By Dan Crummett posted on October 15, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Soil Health

The 2004 Tobacco Buyout changed the face of the leaf industry in the U.S. forever, drastically reducing the number of small farms with widely spread “quota” plantings and giving rise to several concentrated areas of significantly larger-scale tobacco fields.

Strip-Tiller, No-Tiller Puts New Corn Residue Management Tool to the Test

Seeking more even distribution and sizing of corn-on-corn stalks, Wisconsin’s Charlie Hammer beta tested a new shredding technology on 1,200 acres.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on September 15, 2018 | Posted in Residue Management

Managing corn residue can be as much an art form as a science, requiring a combination of the right tools to match a farmer’s objectives.

2018 Farm Progress Show

[Video] Detailing the Upgrades Made to the Yetter 5000 Stalk Devastator

August 29, 2018 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

Sales Manager Derek Allensworth presents the updated Yetter Farm Equipment 5000 Stalk Devastator at the 2018 Farm Progress Show. The model fits 20- and 22-inch corn headers and all chopping models to protect tires from tough corn stalks.

Strip-Till Conversion Mellows Tough U.K. Soils

Turning to a modified strip-till setup that includes cover crops, Alex Shutes is saving time and money and seeing improved soil conditions with little or no yield drag.

August 17, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Residue Management

A few years ago as circumstances changed on his farm, Alex Shutes faced the task of raising several spring and winter crops in a tillage-intensive system as a one-man operation. It seemed like a daunting task.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

Saving the Soil Starts at Home

August 9, 2018 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health

Soil conservation and resiliency was a popular topic as G20 ag ministers met last month. Now let’s talk about accountability.

Beating Back Tough Corn Residues with No-Till Soil and Planter Setups

Seven farmers share successes using no-till, cover crops and simple planter accessories to ease planting soybeans into tough corn stalks.

By Dan Crummett posted on July 27, 2018 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

The corn and soybean rotation has been a winner for many no-tillers in the Midwest and Northeast for years. While some still encounter frustrating planting conditions in heavy corn residue, many find that years of no-till management have led to systems that make planting soybeans into corn stalks effective and routine.

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No-Till Talking Points for the Coffee Shop

Tips for Managing Cover Crop Mixes for More No-Till Benefits

Tips for Utilizing Corn Stalks for Grazing

What I've Learned from No-Tilling: Willingness to Change Keeps No-Tillers in the Field

No-Tilling Tobacco Saves the Soil, Preserves Yields

Strip-Tiller, No-Tiller Puts New Corn Residue Management Tool to the Test

[Video] Detailing the Upgrades Made to the Yetter 5000 Stalk Devastator

Strip-Till Conversion Mellows Tough U.K. Soils

Saving the Soil Starts at Home

Beating Back Tough Corn Residues with No-Till Soil and Planter Setups

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Current Issue

No-Till Farmer

Herbicide Treadmill is Ending

What I’ve Learned From No-Tilling: Regenerative No-Till Practices Improve Farm, Community

Fighting Western Bean Cutworm and Protecting No-Till Corn Yields

Must Read Free Eguides

Videos

New Gauge Wheels Tires Designed to Prevent Stalk, Stubble Damage

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Wellness in Tough Times for Farm and Ranch Families

Yetter Farm Equipment

Needham Ag Technologies, LLC

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