Articles by John Dobberstein

April 2012 Poll: Fertilizer Application Plans for 2012

By John Dobberstein posted on March 16, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

From March 16th, 2012 - April 15th, 2012, we asked No-Till Farmer readers: "How have higher fertilizer prices affected your application rates?"

Plenty Of Room In The Shed For Pull-Type Sprayers

By John Dobberstein posted on March 7, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

There’s a lot to like about self-propelled sprayers. But there’s still plenty of room in the shed for a pull-type sprayer, especially on smaller-acreage farms where the price of a self-propelled unit might be a little harder to justify.

Get Better Performance From Your No-Till Air Drill

Finding the ‘buffered zone’ and using proper seeding depth can lead to better emergence and stand establishment.

By John Dobberstein posted on March 1, 2012 | Posted in Equipment

Exactrix manufacturer Guy Swanson and farmers recently shared tips and observations that could help no-tillers achieve better seeding results with no-till air drills, including the John Deere 1890 air drill.

New Company Aims To Help No-Tillers Expand

Fall Line Farms will lease farm ground to top no-tillers or buy it from farmers wanting to see good soil stewardship practiced.

By John Dobberstein posted on March 1, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

A group of farmers and investors is spearheading an effort to help no-tillers expand their operations.

No-Tillers Soak Up Knowledge During Record 20th NNTC

Cover crops, soil health, planter and drill performance and glyphosate resistance were popular topics at the milestone conference.

By John Dobberstein posted on March 1, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting

An all-time record crowd took in 4 days of no-till knowledge, tips and discussion as the National No-Tillage Conference celebrated its 20th annual event last month.

No-Till, Precision Ag Highlighted At Farm Bill Hearing

By John Dobberstein posted on February 29, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Precision Agriculture

NRCS, FSA propose streamlining and reform as lawmakers debate funding for conservation-title programs like EQIP and CRP.

March 2012 Poll: Cropping Changes in 2012 vs. 2011

By John Dobberstein posted on February 16, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

From February 16th, 2012 - March 15th, 2012, we asked No-Till Farmer readers: "Are you planning any cropping changes heading into 2012 vs. 2011?"

No-Till Yardstick Partnership Announced

By John Dobberstein posted on February 15, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

If you’re looking for ways to wring more profit from no-till, the answers might be closer than you think: Your own farm.

Biosolids, Technology Boost Dryland No-Till

Nutrient-laden sludge, terraces, precision ag and equipment improvements help Nebraska no-tiller reclaim unproductive fields.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 1, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Water Management

Had Dave Nielsen simply accepted the early tales of frustration he heard, no-till might not have become the dominant practice on his dryland farm. Instead, he decided to place more trust in early no-till innovators and university experts in his area.

No-Till Difference Makers Honored

The latest class of No-Till Innovators have strived to improve no-till practices and help farmers be better stewards of farmland.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 1, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Water Management

During the 20th National No-Tillage Conference, Syngenta and No-Till Farmer honored the 16th class of No-Till Innovators.

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