Mark McNeely

Precision, Non-GMO Crops Help No-Tillers Be More Profitable

John and Tim Bruihler developed their 1,700-acre no-till operation through experimentation and marketing their no-tilled corn and soybeans wisely.

By Mark McNeely posted on July 29, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

It’s been a journey for John Bruihler’s family and their no-till farming operations in Minnesota and Iowa — both literally and figuratively.

What ‘Corporate No-Till’ Could Mean for Your Bottom Line

Enterprising no-tillers could pocket extra cash, efficiencies by working with large corporations embracing sustainable ag to please customers.

By Mark McNeely posted on July 24, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

The movement underway with large agribusinesses wanting to connect their sustainability programs more closely with their suppliers could mean some new advantages and opportunities for market-savvy no-tillers.

[Podcast] Can I Increase Soil Organic Matter by 1% This Year? – Part 2

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., we continue our discussion with Penn State University no-till and cover crop researcher Sjoerd Duiker on the thought-provoking topic of increasing soil organic matter.

By Mark McNeely posted on July 12, 2018 | Posted in Soil Health

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., we continue our discussion with Penn State University no-till and cover crop researcher Sjoerd Duiker on the thought-provoking topic of increasing soil organic matter.

[Podcast] Can I Increase Soil Organic Matter by 1% This Year? – Part 1

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., we welcome Penn State University no-till and cover crop researcher Sjoerd Duiker to discuss the thought-provoking topic of increasing soil organic matter.

By Mark McNeely posted on June 21, 2018 | Posted in Soil Health

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., we welcome Penn State University no-till and cover crop researcher Sjoerd Duiker to discuss the thought-provoking topic of increasing soil organic matter.

New Autonomous Machines to Help No-Tillers Seed, Spray

DOT Technology’s driverless platform enables multiple implement use from a single machine, thereby increasing efficiencies on farms large or small.

By Mark McNeely posted on June 9, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Precision Ag

Acceptance of autonomous farm equipment is growing, given its promise of greater efficiencies for both large and small farms.

No-Till and Precision ‘Scripting’ Improves Yields from Sandy Soils

Family’s collective inputs help improve soil health through cover crops, nutrient management and yield mapping in Wisconsin’s “Frac Sands” region.

By Mark McNeely posted on June 9, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Precision Ag, Soil Health

In an area of northwestern Wisconsin known for its teeming fracture sand mining industry, no-tiller Jeff Lake, his wife Kelly and son Jake are carving out a successful no-till operation on 1,500 acres of irregularly-shaped, contoured fields.

Promoting the No-Till Cause — For Free

By Mark McNeely posted on May 31, 2018 | Posted in No-Till 101

The Pennsylvania No-Till Alliance announced that it is beginning a program that makes its 13-member board of directors available for speaking engagements at state conservation events.

[Podcast] Regenerating No-Till Soils After a Season of Saturated Soil

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., we welcome Barry Fisher, a veteran soil health expert and regional team leader with Indiana’s NRCS office to discuss soil health strategies.

By Mark McNeely posted on May 25, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., we welcome Barry Fisher, a veteran soil health expert and regional team leader with Indiana’s NRCS office to discuss soil health strategies.

No-Till Drill Closing Wheel Performance Guidelines

By Mark McNeely posted on May 12, 2018

Offering an assessment on closing wheels, Exapta Solution’s Matt Hagny and other careful observers (including a couple of no-till researchers) have compiled a performance-rating chart for the various wheel designs, which includes sidewall shatter capability, avoidance of over-packing the soil, mud/stalk cleaning characteristics and ability to avoid going too deep while still doing enough to break the sidewall.

Transformed Transplanter Helps No-Till Seed Production Succeed

Adding a custom-made, no-till toolbar to original planting equipment enables seed grower Garth Mulkey to eliminate tillage and speed up transplanting operations.

By Mark McNeely posted on May 12, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Oregon’s Willamette Valley comprises some of the most fertile and lush farmland in the Pacific Northwest.

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ARTICLES

Precision, Non-GMO Crops Help No-Tillers Be More Profitable

What ‘Corporate No-Till’ Could Mean for Your Bottom Line

[Podcast] Can I Increase Soil Organic Matter by 1% This Year? – Part 2

[Podcast] Can I Increase Soil Organic Matter by 1% This Year? – Part 1

New Autonomous Machines to Help No-Tillers Seed, Spray

No-Till and Precision ‘Scripting’ Improves Yields from Sandy Soils

Promoting the No-Till Cause — For Free

[Podcast] Regenerating No-Till Soils After a Season of Saturated Soil

No-Till Drill Closing Wheel Performance Guidelines

Transformed Transplanter Helps No-Till Seed Production Succeed

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