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No-Till Innovator Awards

Trailblazers Recognized for No-Till Adoption, Growth

The 20th Class of No-Till Innovators is being honored for their research, teaching and front-line, field-management practices that encouraged no-till adoption and advanced soil health principles.

By Laura Barrera posted on January 11, 2016 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Soil Health

Three individuals and one organization are being recognized as the 20th Class of No-Till Innovators for leading the adoption and advancement of no-till at the 24th annual National No-Tillage Conference.

The Next Step in No-Till: Planting into Living Covers

Pennsylvania no-tillers Lucas Criswell and Jim Hershey extend and advance the benefits of cover crops by planting directly into them.

By Laura Barrera posted on January 11, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops

If no-till isn’t enough to stop erosion, what is?

Clean Rows, Focused Fertility Keep No-Till Going Strong

With the right equipment and a comprehensive fertility plan, a high-residue environment is only a benefit to the Jacksons’ no-till operation.

By Laura Barrera posted on January 11, 2016 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management

In northern Illinois, no-till isn’t a terribly common sight, and Jerry Jackson doesn’t understand why.

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3 Keys to Controlling Nutrient Loss

By Laura Barrera posted on January 5, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Soil loss, application timing and nutrient placement are the three biggest factors that influence the amount of nutrients, particularly phosphorus, lost from surface runoff.

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Using Untreated Seed to Boost Beneficial Insects

By Laura Barrera posted on December 15, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Lucas Criswell isn’t afraid to try new things for the benefit of his soils, crops, and ultimately profits. So when he learned that Penn State University entomologist John Tooker’s work suggested that neonicotinoid seed treatments may have negative effects on beneficial insects, he decided to make a change.

January 2016 Poll: Glyphosate Resistance

By Laura Barrera posted on December 15, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

From December 16th - January 15th, we asked No-Till Farmer readers: "Do you know of or suspect glyphosate resistance on your farm to any of the following weeds or grasses?"

Spoon-Feeding, High Populations Wring Out Higher No-Till Yields

Kentucky no-tiller Rick Murdock is spreading out his fertility program, experimenting with plant populations and protecting his soil for higher-yielding crops.

By Laura Barrera posted on December 14, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

Rick Murdock doesn’t have a typical farming background.

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Cover Crops Key to Reducing, Managing Extreme Weather

By Laura Barrera posted on December 1, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops

Drought, heat, hot wind, heavy rainfall, flooding and other extreme weather cost the top 10 U.S. agriculture states more than $25 billion the last 5 years, says the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

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Word of Caution on Using Corn Stalk Nitrate Tests

By Laura Barrera posted on November 17, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

If you’ve been relying on the corn stalk nitrate test (CSNT) to evaluate and adjust your nitrogen (N) program, you may want to think again, one recent study suggests.

December 2015 Poll: Equipment Purchases for 2016

By Laura Barrera posted on November 16, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

From November 16th - December 15th, we asked No-Till Farmer readers: "What equipment purchases are you planning to make for 2016?"

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