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What I've Learned From No-Tilling: Finding Security in No-Till and Diversity

No-tilling broke Mike Beer, and eventually his neighbors, out of a spring wheat rut and into crop diversity and economic success.
By Mike Beer and Martha Mintz posted on February 11, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection, Residue Management, No-Till 101
In the late 1980s, farmers in my region seemed to be stuck on a production plateau, or were even losing ground. Everyone was growing only spring wheat or barley and leaving half their acres in black fallow every year.
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Celebrating 25 Years of No-Till Excellence

Here are a few year-by-year memories from this annual midwinter event that got its start in 1993.
By Frank Lessiter posted on January 14, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment, Crop Protection, Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Precision Ag, Soil Health, Water Management, No-Till 101
If you were to jot down all the reduced tillage learning opportunities that have occurred over the past 25 years at the National No-Tillage Conference, the numbers would be astronomical.
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No-Till Innovators

Setting the Pace for Continued No-Till Growth

The 21st Class of No-Till Innovators is being honored for their efforts to promote the adoption of no-till and soil health principles.
By John Dobberstein posted on January 14, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management, Soil Health
Three individuals and one organization are being recognized as the 21st Class of No-Till Innovators for leading the adoption and advancement of no-till at the 25th annual National No-Tillage Conference.
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Bank On It!

Mike and Robert McClellan keep their soils healthy and productive with intensive rotations, elimination of summer fallow and double cropping.
December 13, 2016 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health
Mike and Robert McClellan keep their soils healthy and productive with intensive rotations, elimination of summer fallow and double cropping.
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No-Till Notes

Building a More Successful No-Till Rotation

The key is constructing a rotation that fully utilizes available moisture and produces enough residue for the whole no-till system to succeed, says No-Till Notes columnist Mark Watson.
By Mark Watson posted on November 9, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Water Management
The key is constructing a rotation that fully utilizes available moisture and produces enough residue for the whole no-till system to succeed, says No-Till Notes columnist Mark Watson.
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No-Till Notes: Vertical Tillage Has Its Place in No-Till Fields

Whether it’s processing residue, removing surface compaction or seeding covers, vertical tillage can be a valuable tool in your no-till system.
By Daniel Davidson posted on October 29, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Residue Management
As a no-tiller, any form of tillage is usually a bad word and some no-tillers are adamant that any form of soil disturbance is taboo. However, there are places where some form of ‘tillage’ has its place and can add value to a no-till system. All the worms, microbes and organic matter that no-till fosters won’t always be the solution to every soil problem.
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