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Measuring Cost To Reward Helps No-Till Profitability

Ohio no-tiller Dave Lotz finds some management decisions, like adding filter strips, reduce production but actually increase profits.

By Martha Ostendorf posted on July 1, 2009 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management

Identifying the holes where profits leak away is a talent Kenton, Ohio, no-tiller Dave Lotz has nearly perfected during almost 25 years of no-till trial and error.

Just Get It Covered!

Jay and Rodney Arentz say it’s not so important what you use for cover crops, just that you use them.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on July 1, 2009 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management

When it comes to identifying the cover crop strategy that Arentz Hay & Grain has utilized in the last decade, it’s really quite simple.

Removing No-Till Obstacles

Residue managers should move trash so gauge wheels run level, drop seed consistently and produce uniform, high-yielding stands.

By Phil Needham posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Residue Management

No-tilling corn and soybeans presents many challenges to producers across the country, especially within continuous corn and other high-residue environments.

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Residue Management Key To No-Till Yields

By Jim Leverich posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Residue Management

Ongoing research at the University of Wisconsin has given us insight on differences between chisel plow, strip-till and no-till. Dick Wolkowski of the Department of Soil Science has researched these conservation-tillage systems for more than 10 years.

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No-Till Vs.Strip-Till

Is there a strip-till advantage, or can most no-tillers match strip-till yields with better management?

By Jim Leverich posted on November 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Soil Health, Strip-Till Farming

As more producers move toward no-till systems for conservation compliance and to reduce costs, some have chosen strip-till. Research shows strip-till corn yields have been slightly higher and more consistent than no-till in some areas.

More Moisture, More Cropping Acres In Drylands

No-till allowed Montana dryland producer Ben Minow to reduce overhead and increase cropping acres by eliminating summer fallow.

By Martha Ostendorf posted on September 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management

Many producers may ask how continuous cropping can work in a semi-arid environment. For southeastern Montana farmer and rancher Ben Minow, the question isn’t if producers can make it work, it’s how anyone could economically raise a crop any other way.

Manage Residue To Maximize The Benefits

Strive for even distribution and a slow breakdown of residue so it improves your no-till fields without impacting planting.

By Jim Leverich posted on September 1, 2008 | Posted in Residue Management

Managing your crop residue properly can have a large impact on the success of your no-till operation.

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Soil Sample To Reduce Fertilizer Costs

By Jim Leverich posted on August 1, 2008 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management

With fertilizer prices doubling and even tripling, there has never been a more opportune time to invest in soil testing. With total phosphorus and potassium crop removal maintenance in the range of $75 to $125 per acre, it makes good sense to have accurate soil test information.

Whether Chopping Or Distributing Residue, Do It Evenly

Tougher stalks from Bt corn hybrids, increased use of fungicides and the chance to trim fertilizer needs are bringing more attention to effective residue management at harvesttime.

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 1, 2008 | Posted in Residue Management, Precision Agriculture

How you manage your crop residues this fall can have a major impact on the profit of your 2009 crops.

Proper No-Till Design Is Critical For Tackling Heavy Residue

There are options for dealing with excessive no-till residue.

By Phil Needham posted on July 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

Under the no-till conditions outlined above and with this style of seeding unit, my thought is not to try to chop or cut the residue. In my opinion, standing residue leads to more effective cutting with disc seeders that are used under low-moisture conditions.

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