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No-Tiller Treats Soil as 401(K)

By Melissa Weber posted on December 4, 2023 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101
Source: Farm and Dairy
Fred Yoder first observed soil issues as a kid on the farm. When he was about 12, they sold their livestock and planted the previously untilled field. He noted a big difference in the soil between the fluffy, dark earth where the cattle had been, compared to the hard, compacted dirt in the adjoining field.
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Cover Cropper Pleased with No-Till Corn Yields Despite Bumpy Growing Season

By Noah Newman posted on December 1, 2023 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101
On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, we talk to East Troy, Wis., no-tiller Jim Stute as he wraps up corn harvest. Stute reflects on a challenging year and shares how he was able to conserve moisture with cereal rye. Plus, James Crouch, National Segment Manager for Yokohama Off-Highway Tires, says now is the perfect time to check your ag tires. The self-proclaimed “tire nerd” explains what to look for when doing an inspection, and why it’s important to make sure your tires aren’t overinflated.
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[Podcast] Diversify Your Toolbox to Manage Resistant Weeds in No-Till

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Purdue weed science professor Bryan Young talks about strategies to fight herbicide-resistant weeds in no-till, including some of the most promising precision technologies to consider adding to your toolbox.
November 24, 2023 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops
In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Purdue weed science professor Bryan Young talks about strategies to fight herbicide-resistant weeds in no-till, including some of the most promising precision technologies to consider adding to your toolbox. 

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[Video] Diversify Your Toolbox to Manage Resistant Weeds in No-Till

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Purdue weed science professor Bryan Young talks about strategies to fight herbicide-resistant weeds in no-till, including some of the most promising precision technologies to consider adding to your toolbox.
November 24, 2023 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management
In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Purdue weed science professor Bryan Young talks about strategies to fight herbicide-resistant weeds in no-till, including some of the most promising precision technologies to consider adding to your toolbox.
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The 7 Wonders of the 300-Bushel Corn Yield World

National No-Tillage Conference Returns Jan. 9-12
November 18, 2023 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management, Soil Health
Learn from the Univ. of Illinois's Fred Below and Connor Sible about why you can’t rely solely on soil test values to provide the mineral nutrition needed for 300-bushel corn, why you should consider short-statured hybrids, the impact of higher plant populations on yield and how to manage continuous corn during the 2024 National No-Tillage Conference general session "The 7 Wonders of the 300-Bushel Corn Yield World."
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Wisconsin No-Tillers Win Leopold Conservation Award

November 16, 2023 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101
The Nolls's contour strip cropping system that divides their farm into 119 fields. This scenic yet practical configuration, coupled with a no-till system, helps prevent soil erosion. The Nolls also plant winter rye, turnips, and tillage radishes as cover crops to improve soil health and prevent erosion.
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