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Resistant Kochia A Threat To No-Till

By Laura Barrera posted on July 16, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

The spread of glyphosate-resistant kochia is threatening no-till practices in some areas of the U.S., says Kansas State University.

Can You Push Soybean Yields With More Inputs?

By Laura Barrera posted on July 11, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

Ohio State University examines the yield value of a high-input soybean system and determines what soil factors may be limiting yields.

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Demand Pressures Growers To Farm More Sustainably

By Laura Barrera posted on July 2, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

When it comes to the future of farming, growers have two choices: Take it upon themselves to implement sustainable practices, or expect someone to force them to.

No-Till, Covers Provide Buffer For Higher Yields, Better Soils

Ohio no-tiller Jim Carter Jr. finds breaking from tillage and adding cereal rye and other covers improved corn and soybean yields, and greatly benefited his soils.

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

Jim Carter Jr. recalls when he was in high school and looking at soil tests taken from his father’s farm in North Baltimore, Ohio.

No-Till, Covers Provide Buffer For Higher Yields, Better Soils

Ohio no-tiller Jim Carter Jr. finds breaking from tillage and adding cereal rye and other covers improved corn and soybean yields, and greatly benefitted his soils.

By Laura Barrera posted on July 1, 2014

JIM CARTER JR. recalls when he was in high school and looking at soil tests taken from his father’s farm in North Baltimore, Ohio.

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7 Steps For Fighting Palmer Amaranth

By Laura Barrera posted on June 18, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

We’re already hearing that Palmer amaranth is making its presence known this season —both the University of Kentucky and Iowa State University reported infestations of the “pigweed on steroids” in their respective states recently, and it’s likely that more findings will pop up as the growing season continues.

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Reports of Resistance to Some Bt Rootworm Corn Products

By Laura Barrera posted on June 16, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

From June 16th - July 15th, we asked No-Till Farmer readers: "What impact has reports of resistance to some Bt rootworm corn products had on your operation?"

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New Opportunities With Non-GMOs

By Laura Barrera posted on June 4, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Last month, Vermont became the first state to require labeling of genetically engineered foods, also known as GMOs. The law won’t take effect until July 1, 2016 — if it ever happens. A federal bill introduced recently would ban states from passing such laws, and Vermont is preparing for a battle in court with the food industry.

Tweaks, Experiments Lead To Successful No-Till Transition

Whether it’s running four different sets of closing wheels, integrating precision technology or reviving soil fertility, Paul Butler is always looking for ways to improve his no-till operations.

By Laura Barrera posted on June 1, 2014

When Paul Butler once considered the cost of all the equipment he’d need to get into farming, he didn't think it was possible — until neighboring no-tiller Jeff Martin suggested no-till.

Yield Contest Winner Pushes Bushels With Focus On Fertility

Nebraska no-tiller Mike Scholting shares how zeroing in on fertilizer applications is increasing yields both on and off his contest ground.

By Laura Barrera posted on June 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Just south of Omaha, on 33 acres of flat river-bottom ground in Sarpy County, Mike Scholting is hitting nearly 300-bushel corn yields.

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