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[Podcast] Farmer and Engineer Keith Wendte

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers Innovators Podcast, brought to you by NewLeaf Symbiotics, Frank Lessiter talks with farmer, data guru and long-time CNH engineer Keith Wendte.
By Brian O'Connor and Frank Lessiter posted on March 4, 2022 | Posted in Equipment
In this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers Innovators Podcast, brought to you by NewLeaf Symbiotics, Frank Lessiter talks with farmer, data guru and long-time CNH engineer Keith Wendte.
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Can a Fertilizer Spreader Replace a Drill or Planter When No-Tilling Soybeans?

With extremely wet conditions, this veteran no-tiller is looking at “spinning” soybeans into a living cover crop.
By Frank Lessiter posted on February 24, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Seeding & Planting

While he’s been no-tilling and using cover crops for over two decades, traditional cropping ideas haven’t always worked for Frank Martin when soil conditions turn extremely wet in the spring. As a result, the Hallsville, Mo., no-tiller is looking at trying a different soybean seeding idea on his poorly-drained clay pan soils this spring.


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Battling an Unhealthy 44% Increase in Fertilization Costs, No-Tillers are Seeking Ways to Trim Critical Nutrient Expenses Without Sacrificing Yields and Returns

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 22, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection
Sky-high fertilizer prices are certainly having a serious economic impact on how no-tillers will be fertilizing this year’s corn and soybean crops. Major fertility changes are coming, according to data from our 14th annual No-Till Operational Benchmark Study that analyzed extensive data from 480 U.S. no-tillers.
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Occasional Tillage Just Not a Good Option

By Frank Lessiter posted on January 31, 2022
Most no-tillers won’t want to hear it, but some University of Nebraska research indicates an occasional limited tillage pass won’t seriously damage no-till’s favorable soil structure. But with herbicide costs increasing significantly this year, we’ve heard that a few no-tillers are thinking of using a light tillage pass as a weed control option.
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No-Till’s List of Legends

This roster of influencers has a tremendous legacy on no-till since its modest start in 1962.
By Frank Lessiter | Posted in Nutrient Management, Residue Management, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health
As part of the 60th anniversary of no-till’s first commercial acres in 1962, No-Till Farmer updated its No-Till Legends list following the 30th anniversary of the National No-Tillage Conference in Louisville, Ky. This roster of “No-Till Legends” includes outstanding growers, educators and suppliers who have played a key role in the growth of no-till from 0 to 110 million acres in 6 decades.
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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 Cover Crops, Seeding & Planting, 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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