Articles by Katherine Meitner

“High-Tech Toys” Boost No-Till Profits

These technologies aren’t science fiction. In fact, they’re reality for no-tilling today.

By Katherine Meitner posted on October 1, 2000 | Posted in Equipment

While most people associate computers and advanced technologies with e-mail and gory CD-ROM video games, Marion Calmer thinks about higher profits and labor-saving practices on his 1,300-acre farm. Then again, Marion Calmer is far from being like most people.

Don’t Waste Anhydrous!

When it comes to applying fertilizers, understanding how the equipment works can save you bushels of dollars.

By Katherine Meitner posted on October 1, 2000 | Posted in Nutrient Management

If you don't know what’s going on in your anhydrous ammonia applicator’s manifold, you don’t know all you should.

Nitrogen’s Dirty Little Secret

As some farmers switch back to other tillage systems, the truth is that patience and persistence would have paid off with soil nitrogen in a big way with the continued use of no-till.

By Katherine Meitner posted on October 1, 2000 | Posted in Nutrient Management

There's no doubt about it. When you look at the numbers, some farmers, it seems, are parking their no-till equipment and once again emerging from the sheds with the very discs and plows they’d sworn off only a couple of years ago.

No-Till On The Rocks

When challenges come knocking, this no-tiller uses his keen sense and strategies to make sure they’re only temporary.

By Katherine Meitner posted on October 1, 2000 | Posted in Soil Health

“There's nobody else that can do our job as no-tillers,” says Dick Lloyd. “We have to come up with our own solutions.”

No-Till’s Still Number One!

Even though farmers have been no-tilling for 30 years, scientists are finding new reasons why no-till is the best way to boost your yields, improve the environment and protect precious soils.

By Katherine Meitner posted on October 1, 2000 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Residue Management, Soil Health

Even though we’ve been hearing sporadic reports that a few farmers are parking their no-till equipment and going back to the disc, chisel plow and field cultivator, rest assured that you’re making the right decision.

Add More No-TIll Value!

Adding specialty crops to your no-till operation can definitely increase your profits. Here's how to do it right, from a veteran no-tiller who's definitely making it work.

By Katherine Meitner posted on September 1, 2000 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

“We're all looking for more profit per acre,” says Kent Krukewitt, “and that’s my incentive for growing value-added crops.”

Take A Closer Look At Ammonium Sulfate!

While little attention has been paid to this nitrogen source, there are many benefits to using it with a no-till program.

By Katherine Meitner posted on September 1, 2000 | Posted in Soil Health

Like it or not, succeeding in the new millennium is going to require you to make some changes in your no-till program, both in your thought process and in your crop management system.

Harvest Higher No-TIll Yields

Last Spring, you did all you could to grow the highest possible no-till yields. Now it's time to bring it home.

By Katherine Meitner posted on September 1, 2000 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Some farming innovators maintain harvest is the key to making any no-till program work. You’ve got to spread straw, chaff and stalks evenly across your fields if you want the best no-tilling conditions at seeding time.

Spring Strip-Tilling Works!

Tackling the challenges and sticking to the basics can improve your strip-tilling success.

By Katherine Meitner posted on September 1, 2000 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Every no-tiller has one trick or idea that they absolutely can’t live without. For David Linn in Correctionville, Iowa, it’s strip-tilling in the spring instead of the fall.

Strip Away No-Till Corn Challenges

This Farmer Says strip-till turned troublesome no-till corn into a highly consistent money-making opportunity.

By Katherine Meitner posted on September 1, 2000 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

No-tillers in the Corn Belt have different opinions about different practices. But one thing no one will disagree about is no-till corn, and how much more effort this crop takes to produce when compared to no-tilling soybeans.

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