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What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Stewarding The Birthplace Of No-Till

Sharing and learning are still cornerstones for the Young family, who planted the first commercial no-till field in southern Kentucky 50 years ago.
By John Young and Martha Mintz posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection, Water Management
My father, Harry Young, wasn’t a shy fellow. If he was going to do something, he’d do it out in the open and let the chips fall where they may. The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.
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What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Using The Right Tools Brings No-Till Success

Doug Gronau believes technology can boost no-till profitability, but it must produce a quick return on investment.
By Doug Gronau and Martha Mintz posted on October 1, 2011 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Equipment, Nutrient Management
Returning to no-till after a 30-plus year hiatus was really a homecoming for my family. My father no-tilled in the 1960s, but moved away from the practice due to the lack of mechanical and herbicide options we needed to make no-till work.
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Courage To Change Spells Success For No-Tiller

Drainage, proper pH, efficient nutrient use and a top-performing planter top Roger Wenning’s checklist for building a successful no-till and strip-till operation.
By Roger Wenning and Martha Mintz posted on September 1, 2011 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Water Management
Water has long been my chief adversary in farming. All of my acres have some roll to them and several areas on the farm are classified as highly erodible.
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What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Listening To No-Tillers Makes For Better Equipment

Roy Applequist says Great Plains Mfg. has grown up with the no-till industry, adapting along the way to provide better tools for their no-till customer base.
By Roy Applequist and Martha Mintz posted on July 1, 2011 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Residue Management
No-till has played a big part in the growth of our company. We’ve been in the no-till business almost since it started, adapting and manufacturing for this growing and challenging segment.
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What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Chasing Savings, Pushing Yields With No-Till and Strip-Till

Floyd Koerner Jr. and Floyd Koerner III make up a father-son team that excels at getting the most from every acre and input on their farm.
By Floyd Koerner III and Martha Mintz posted on June 1, 2011 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Strip-Till Farming
As a family LLC, there’s more than one decision maker on our farm. My dad, Floyd Jr., is the more progressive one. For my part, I like to see someone else try new things out first.
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