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Take Profitable Steps To Prevent Costly Nitrogen Losses From Manure

This concept pays in more ways than one for no-tillers with livestock.

By Lynn Grooms posted on February 1, 2003 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Manure simply doesn’t get the respect that it probably deserves. While some might chuckle at this comment, Dirk Axe points out that manure provides valuable nutrients that, when handled correctly, can be used as low-cost fertilizer in no-till crop production.

Why Managing Nitrogen Is Critical When No-Tilling

The tools for utilizing nitrogen more effectively are in place. Now it’s time to use them.

By Lynn Grooms posted on January 1, 2003 | Posted in Nutrient Management

“As we deal with tougher economic times, we’re faced with managing nitrogen better than ever before,” maintains Allen Sutton of Agrotain International in Corydon, Ky.

Overcoming High Moisture Soil Concerns

These Iowa no-tillers are convinced that wet soil problems are mostly mechanical rather than agronomic concerns.

By Lynn Grooms posted on January 1, 2003 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

Eight years after jumping into no-till, Paul Reed and his three brothers had just about had it. “We almost quit no-tilling in 1990,” says Reed, explaining that as they expanded their no-till acreage, they also saw their planting window shrinking.

Jump Start Your No-Till Crops

As no-tillers plant earlier in colder soils, starter fertilizer can get your corn off to a quicker start.

By Lynn Grooms posted on December 1, 2002 | Posted in Nutrient Management

As no-tillers strive for higher yields, they're no-tilling earlier every year - often in cold soils that leave seed more vulnerable to insects and diseases. In colder soils, there's also less microbial action to break down nutrients and get them into a plant-available form.

Develop A 4-Part Plan For No-Tilling Success

Start with level fields and do a good job of handling residue when harvesting your no-tilled crops.

By Lynn Grooms posted on October 1, 2002 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Kevin Anderson figures there has had to have been a reason for tillage. “Basically, it is to size residue, incorporate fertilizer and level the fields,” he says.

Upgrade Your Soil Quality With Cover Crops, Rotations

Coupled with a good no-till program, these are critical building blocks to boost your soil quality and productivity.

By Lynn Grooms posted on October 1, 2002 | Posted in Soil Health

“If we degrade our soils, we degrade our economic survivability,” maintains Wayne Reeves.

Surfing The Net At Three Different Speeds

Beginning, intermediate and advanced Internet concerns were addressed at last winter’s 10th annual National No-Tillage Conference.

By Lynn Grooms posted on September 1, 2002 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

After suffering through that annoying screeching noise that your computer makes when you first log on to the Internet, you have to figure out where to go on the Net, and more importantly, how to get there.

Making No-Till Research Pay Big Dividends On Your Farm

By focusing on the return on investment, doing on-farm research can earn you substantial returns.

By Lynn Grooms posted on September 1, 2002 | Posted in Nutrient Management

When marion calmer, a no-tiller from Alpha, Ill., says that he does on-farm research, he really means it. Calmer has conducted research since 1985, working with an average of 380 no-till corn and soybean plots each year.

Critical Lessons Learned From 15 Years Of Continuous Strip-Tilling

This Indiana farmer found that applying fertilizer when strip-tilling isn’t always a paying proposition.

By Lynn Grooms posted on August 1, 2002 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Strip-Tilling since 1987, Cliff Roberts has learned a lot about what does and doesn’t work on his farm near Kentland, Ind.

Use Cover Crops, Rotations To Trim Your No-Till Weed Control Costs

A South American researcher maintains combining cover crops with effective crop rotations is a must with no-till to avoid concerns with disease, insects and weed carryover.

By Lynn Grooms posted on July 1, 2002 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

Progressive No-Tillers in Latin America have discovered that green manure cover crops are the cornerstone of sustainable agriculture and are always included in any sound no-till crop rotation, says Rolf Derpsch.

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