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Making A Case For Ripping

While some readers don't feel ripping belongs in a no-till program, it works for this Iowa farmer.

By Lynn Grooms posted on September 1, 2001 | Posted in Residue Management

No-tillers may choose not to rip their soils, but some situations make a strong case for the practice, suggests Dean Holst, who farms 1,700 acres of hilly but productive ground near LeClaire, Iowa.

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Equipment Modifications: Planters, Residue Managers & More

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By Jordanna Smida posted on July 1, 2001 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

Does anyone replace only one side on a John Deere planter to get the lead cutting effect such as with a Case IH planter, or does everyone replace both as they wear down?

Managing Your No-Till Residue

Oregon no-tillers keep it under control with several tools, including cattle and sheep.

By Holly Gray posted on May 1, 2001 | Posted in Residue Management

To manage no-till residues effectively, Kevin Melville asks several critical questions during and after harvest.

Trim ‘em Back!

No-tillers are eliminating the mud buildup on Keeton seeding attachments by trimming back the plastic tail.

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2001 | Posted in Residue Management

With earlier no-tilling and seeding into wet soils, many no-tillers across the Corn Belt have seen a buildup of mud on Keeton seeding attachments.

Coming Soon To A No-Till Field Near You

Here are 14 exciting ideas that may change the way you no-till while boosting your income.

By Frank Lessiter posted on January 1, 2001 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection, Residue Management

Plenty of new ideas are coming along to help you no-till more efficiently by the year 2005. As the No-Till Farmer editors look to the future, here are a few ideas you may be putting to good use within the next 10 years.

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Nitrogen, Lime Among Hot Topics

Check out these discussions among readers from our No-Till Farmer Web site: www.no-tillfarmer.com

By Holly Gray posted on November 1, 2000 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management

Our no-till farmer sponsored Web site Bulletin Board has been loaded lately with discussions on various topics of interest to no-tillers, from recommendations on which no-till drill is best to earthworm survival with insecticides.

No-Till’s Still Number One!

Even though farmers have been no-tilling for 30 years, scientists are finding new reasons why no-till is the best way to boost your yields, improve the environment and protect precious soils.

By Katherine Meitner posted on October 1, 2000 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Residue Management, Soil Health

Even though we’ve been hearing sporadic reports that a few farmers are parking their no-till equipment and going back to the disc, chisel plow and field cultivator, rest assured that you’re making the right decision.

Don't Be Subtle With Stubble

While many farmers may not think stubble is the most attractive thing in the world, it's still the real key to successful no-till farming.

By Katherine Meitner posted on July 1, 2000 | Posted in Residue Management

If you want to be successful with no-till, you can’t neglect the importance of stubble.

"Best $900 I've Ever Spent!"

Nothing means more to your no-till success than how you handle crop residue.

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2000 | Posted in Residue Management

When Neal Droupe unpacked a new chaff spreader, the Crandall, Manitoba, farmer felt he’d been robbed. In exchange for a $900 check, all he saw was a bunch of iron that didn’t look like it would do him much good.

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By Jim Palmer posted on March 1, 2000 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Residue Management, Nutrient Management

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