Articles by Laura Barrera

An Interview with No-Till Farmer Founder Frank Lessiter (Part Three)

By Laura Barrera posted on December 30, 2014 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

No-Till Farmer founder Frank Lessiter shares why he started the National No-Tillage Conference in 1992 and how it’s grown since, where he sees the future of no-till heading, and what it will take to increase the number of acres under no-till production.

Laura Allen, Associate Editor, No-Till Farmer

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Want Higher Corn Yields? Focus on Nutrient Balance

By Laura Barrera posted on December 17, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Providing enough nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are crucial for high corn yields, but in order to really maximize production, these nutrients need to be in the proper ratios.

January 2015 Poll: 2014 Corn and Soybean Yields vs. Expectations

By Laura Barrera posted on December 16, 2014

From December 16th - January 15th, we asked No-Till Farmer readers: "How did your corn and soybean yields end up in 2014 vs. your expectations?"

Easing into No-Till, Cover Crops Holds Hilly Soils, Reduces Weeds

A growing dairy operation prompted a Wisconsin farm to adopt more conservation practices, giving them healthier, mellower soil and better use of time and labor while maintaining yields.

By Laura Barrera posted on December 8, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

For about 10-15 years, no-tilling corn into 300 acres of soybean stubble was the extent of the Kieler family's use of the conservation practice.

Sugarbeets Could Be New Cover for Forage, Tough Environments

Northern no-tillers looking for a cover crop that will winterkill, produce high-quality forage and work in tougher soils may want to consider this traditional cash crop.

By Laura Barrera posted on December 8, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops

A cash crop that's known for being tricky to no-till may still have potential in a no-till system as a cover crop.

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Survey Finds Cover Crops Boost Corn, Soybean Yields

By Laura Barrera posted on December 3, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops

Results of a national cover-crop survey confirmed that growers who use cover crops see a yield advantage compared to those who don't.

Environment, Genetics Play Key Roles In Maximizing Root Growth

No-tillers looking to develop a healthier, stronger root system will want to focus on how to create optimal soil environments that interact well with good genetics.

By Laura Barrera posted on December 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

No-tillers may keep an eye on what’s going on aboveground throughout the growing season, but what's taking place belowground can also have a big impact on crop health and yield.

Covers, Controlled Traffic Help Bring Clay Soils Under Control

Cereal rye and cover crop mixes, along with controlled traffic, are helping Tim and Carey Waltz improve their lake bed soils while increasing corn, soybean and wheat yields.

By Laura Barrera posted on December 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops

When Tim Waltz first tried no-till in 1983 as a demonstration for a local farm show, it was a dry year and the results weren't impressive.

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Blockbuster Movie Points To Key Moment In Ag History

By Laura Barrera posted on November 19, 2014 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

While director Christopher Nolan’s newest film is primarily about inter-galaxy space travel, growers may find elements of the movie hit close to home.

December 2014 Poll: Approval of Enlist Corn and Soybean Traits

By Laura Barrera posted on November 16, 2014

From November 16th - December 15th, we asked No-Till Farmer readers: "What do you think of the EPA and USDA approving Dow AgroSciences' Enlist corn and soybean traits, as well as its new glyphosate and 2,4-D choline herbicide, Enlist Duo?"

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