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No-Till Payback

Prize winner gives his winnings to the no-tiller that got him started

By Jordanna Smida posted on September 1, 2001 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

When given the opportunity, most people show appreciation for someone who has helped them out. That’s exactly what no-tiller Herb Lofty of Richfield, Wis., did in January at the 2001 National No-Tillage Conference in Cincinnati.

Solid Advice For No-Tilling Wheat

Continuous wheat, selecting wheat varieties, controlling kochia in chemical fallow situations and buying no-till air drills were on the minds of readers this summer.

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2001 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting

In recent weeks, a number of questions and answers concerning no-till wheat have popped up on the No-Till Farmer Web site’s Online Forum. This highly popular exchange of ideas is located at www.no-tillfarmer.com and offers plenty of valuable information on all aspects of no-tilling.

No-Till Boosts Your Profits

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2001 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Besides providing modest cuts in production expenses, the expanded acreage of no-till in northwestern Ohio is boosting farm productivity and reducing pollution concerns.

Check These Critical Keys To No-Till Planter Efficiency

Keeping it simple is the key to increased no-till yields.

By Jordanna Smida posted on August 1, 2001 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting

In the 17 years that Terry Schneider, of Shirley, Ill., has been no-tilling, he’s tried as many planter systems as there are. Even today, with the latest technology, Schneider says he’s come full circle.

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Check Out New Developments For Next Winter’s Tenth National No-Tillage Conference

August 1, 2001 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

The years have gone quickly, but the tenth annual edition of the National No-Tillage Conference will be taking place on January 8 to 11, 2002, in St. Louis, Mo.

What I've Learned From No-Tilling

“Leave the Soil Alone” Is The Key To 12-Year No-Till Success

Longer no-till rotations have provided many benefits with this 5,000 acre no-till operation.

By Ron Ross posted on August 1, 2001 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Soil Health

As a young farmer, it bothered Ralph Holzwarth to see soil wash away after heavy spring precipitation and then blow away during long, hot summers. He thought there must be a better way.

Follow The Money!

Here’s how farmers capitalize on the valuable time savings gained from no-tilling.

By Holly Gray posted on August 1, 2001 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Freeing up time is among the major benefits of no-tilling.

No-Till Is For The Birds

This North Dakota no-tiller is among a growing number of readers renting out land to hunters.

By Holly Gray posted on July 1, 2001 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Each year during pheasant and grouse hunting seasons, Ron Swindler’s farm at Mott, N.D., was becoming more and more like a shooting gallery. So the no-tiller decided to do something about it.

Internet Questions You Always Wanted Anwswered, But Didn't Know To Ask

Part Two: Farming Resource Web Sites

By Jordanna Smida posted on July 1, 2001 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Finding the No-till information you need on the Internet can sometimes be a challenge. But beginning with a few solid farming resources can help you focus your quest for the right information.

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Will Farm Bill Be Green

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2001 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Regardless of the final form that the 2002 Farm Bill takes, its legislation could have a noticeably green environmental tone. If Congress shows more interest in developing environmental-based farm supports as “green payments,” it will be a definite plus for no-tilling.

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