Articles by Ron Perszewski

No-Tillers Could Capitalize in The Carbon Credit Market

Even without government regulations, some companies are making payments that could grow with public demand or legal mandates.

By Ron Perszewski posted on November 1, 2005 | Posted in Nutrient Management

The still-germinating carbon credits market favors no-tillers, who ought to get on board early to make the most of the long-term financial rewards. That’s the advice from Mark Wilson, president of Land Stewards, a Columbus, Ohio-based consulting firm hired by the non-profit Ohio No-Till Council to study the subject.

Consider Liquid Manure For Fertilizing No-Till Fields

Used properly, incorporated liquid manure provides no-tillers another option for meeting crop fertilization needs in the face of ever-increasing nitrogen costs.

By Ron Perszewski posted on November 1, 2005 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Nitrogen costs keep rising, forcing no-tillers to examine fertilization program options and their impact on crops and the bottom line. For some no-tillers, liquid livestock manure might be an option — if they can overcome concerns about odors or the feasibility of incorporation.

No-Till Weed Management Deserves Another Look

With the emergence of Roundup Ready crops and no-tillers’ reliance on glyphosate, especially in soybeans, management of herbicide programs should be changing, too.

By Ron Perszewski posted on October 1, 2005 | Posted in Crop Protection

Some no-tillers, whether they recognize it or not, practice weed control without ever really coming to grips with the subject, says Bryan Young, a Southern Illinois University weed scientist.

Continuous Strip-Till Corn Works If You Pay Attention To Details

Illinois no-tiller knows the future could require a move away from soybeans, so he’s preparing to profit from corn on corn and willing to share what he’s learned along the way.

By Ron Perszewski posted on October 1, 2005 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Jeff Martin stays flexible, ready to ride the currents in technology and world markets that threaten some family farms.

Skip-Row Planting Boosts Yields For No-Tillers, Strip-Tillers In Dry Areas

Researchers and grower find that residue retains the available moisture, while skip-row planting allows the roots to reach the water later in the season when it’s needed.

By Ron Perszewski posted on September 1, 2005 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Strip-Till Farming

A malfunctioning planter led Jack Maranville to discover the benefits of skipping rows in his corn fields.

Gigantic Planter Delivering No-Till To Australian Farming

On a continent where equipment is said to have lagged behind advances in cropping practices, one manufacturer is looking to convert the land to no-till in a very big way.

By Ron Perszewski posted on August 1, 2005 | Posted in Equipment

They're thinking big down under. The 120-foot planter manufactured by Multi Farming Systems is already the world’s largest, the company says, and negotiations are under way to build a 302-foot version at customer request.

Developing An Anhydrous Strategy Can Cut Costs And Boost Profits

Knowing the precise amount needed and stabilizing nitrogen to avoid losses creates an efficient no-till fertilizer program.

By Ron Perszewski posted on August 1, 2005 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Thinking strategically about nitrogen fertilizer, especially anhydrous ammonia, helps hold down costs while maximizing profits, says Sam Ferguson, an agronomist for Dow AgroSciences.

Glyphosate-Resistant Ryegrass Confirmed In Oregon Testing

Researcher recommends no-tillers keep a wary management eye on the increasingly popular cover crop, already tough to control with glyphosate

By Ron Perszewski posted on August 1, 2005 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

Test results from two sites in the Pacific Northwest confirm the development of glyphosate-resistant Italian ryegrass.

No-Till and Strip-Till Leave Conventional Tillage In The Dust

In side-by-side comparisons, Monsanto test sites show clear-cut advantages, including more profits, for conservation-tillage practices.

By Ron Perszewski posted on August 1, 2005 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Strip-Till Farming

There's no misunderstanding Bruno Alesii’s advice to no-tillers:

If Spray Coverage Counts, These Tips Could Save A Season

Noted expert on spray nozzles provides points to remember as you prepare to cover your fields with herbicides and fungicides.

By Ron Perszewski posted on July 1, 2005 | Posted in Crop Protection

Robert Klein is an agronomist at the University of Nebraska and an expert on spray nozzles. He offered general guidelines for selecting and using spray equipment in the April issue of No-Till Farmer (see Pages 14 and 15). Below are other nuggets of advice Klein offered to attendees at this year’s National No-Tillage Conference:

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Last-Minute Planter Prep for No-Tillers & Strip-Tillers

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin-Till, precision specialist Chad Baker, co-owner of Baker Precision Planter Works in Orangeville, Ill., helps a first-generation no-tiller with planter setup, and later encounters a couple problems with a strip-tiller’s new 24-row planter. Plus, veteran agronomist Brad Forkner checks in with a couple tips for farmers to keep in mind before they take the field.

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