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Honoring Leaders, Pioneers in the No-Till Community

The 26th class of No-Till Innovators led advancements in no-tilling by championing organic no-till, no-till tobacco, innovative planter attachments, robust educational events and farmer networks.
By No-Till Farmer Staff and Frank Lessiter posted on January 1, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Soil Health
Two individuals and two organizations were recognized as the 26th class of No-Till Innovators for their commitment to the advancement of no-till farming systems in North America and worldwide.
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What Research & Literature Most Contributed to No-Till’s Adoption?

This first-ever project recognizes the most significant works in no-till research & literature, and the efforts of those who contributed to the practice’s understanding in North America and beyond.
By No-Till Farmer Staff posted on December 31, 2021 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

In September 2021, No-Till Farmer commissioned a project to determine the most significant research and publications that assisted in the understanding and adoption of no-till agriculture. Randall Reeder, retired ag engineer from Ohio State Univ., and Don Reicosky, retired USDA soil scientist, collaborated on a detailed process to complete this large and aggressive project in advance of three important no-till milestones in 2022.

The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.
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No-Tillers Practice the Art of ‘Covering Up’ for Decades

Over the years, no-tillers have led the way in seeding cover crops to boost soil health and capitalize on the many benefits they can bring to their farming operations.
By No-Till Farmer Staff posted on October 20, 2021 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

The way some government agencies and ag groups are promoting cover crops these days, you’d think it was a brand-new idea. While cover crops are a hot topic, it’s not because of any major research breakthroughs or being brand new on the ag scene. 


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No-Till's Historical Highlights (Through 2021)

With more than 75 new updates, this historical record identifies what built no-till into a profitable farming practice now embraced on 110 million U.S. acres.
By No-Till Farmer Staff posted on October 18, 2021 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Crop Protection, Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

Success with no-tillage — a radical change in farming from conventional methods — was anything but assured when it got its commercial start 60 years ago. But success came, thanks to the vision, courage and dogged determination shared by many — and from every corner imaginable.


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Managing Disease, Nutrient and Residue Issues in the Storm’s Aftermath

Stagnant grain prices, disease pressure and residue management will make decisions with downed crops especially important for no-tillers this fall. Here are some tips and suggestions on what to do.
By No-Till Farmer Staff posted on August 31, 2020 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management, Nutrient Management
Stagnant grain prices, disease pressure and residue management will make decisions with downed crops especially important for no-tillers this fall. Here are some tips and suggestions on what to do.
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10 Tips for Managing Residue Both During and After Harvest

High-tech corn heads, straw choppers, vertical tillage and more can help growers get fields ready for the next growing season.
By No-Till Farmer Staff posted on July 22, 2020 | Posted in Residue Management
It’s often said that a successful season in a no-till system starts with last season’s harvest. That means how no-tillers and strip-tillers manage field residue can either help or hurt when it comes time to plant the following spring.
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