Articles by Frank Lessiter

Does Glyphosate Affect Chlorophyll Levels?

By Frank Lessiter posted on October 1, 2004 | Posted in Nutrient Management

It may prove difficult for some folks to believe, but recent University of Nebraska research work indicates that glyphosate applications may result in fluctuations in the nitrogen status of Roundup Ready soybeans.

Earn Premiums By Growing Nutritional Soybeans

Iowa no-tillers can earn an extra 25 cent per bushel for growing nutritionally enhanced soybeans in 2005.

By Frank Lessiter posted on October 1, 2004 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

In a move to further expand its seed trait business, Monsanto has announced the development and commercialization of linolenic soybeans. This new technology, announced in early September, will help overcome the serious trans-fat health problems that are facing the food industry.

Make No-Tilling Easier, More Accurate

John Deere is introducing several new planter ideas that will prove especially valuable under no-till conditions.

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2004 | Posted in Equipment

John Deere says recent improvements to their planter lineup will let you seed a wide variety of crops more accurately and faster, which is especially important as no-till acres continue to increase.

No-Tilling Tips From North Of The Border

They’re farming farther north where the growing days are longer, but some ideas that work for western Canada direct seeders might work for you.

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2004 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Growing Resistant Worries

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2004 | Posted in Crop Protection

While there's been considerable talk among no-tillers about weed resistance to glyphosate products, Bryan Young says early signs point to the development of serious problems.

Fewer Fields, More No-Tilled Acres, Less Machinery Dollars

Relying on no-till to meet conservation practice needs, this farm family turned 137 small fields into 10 larger ones.

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 1, 2004 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Equipment

When the Christensen family moved to a new farming location in southwestern Wisconsin 5 years ago, they took a hard look at the many benefits of no-tilling.

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More No-Till Is A Must

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2004 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting

When it comes to the future of the planet, Rattan Lal doesn’t beat around the bush. “Increase no-till farming practices across the planet or face serious climate, soil quality and food production problems in the next 20 to 50 years,” says the soil scientist at Ohio State University.

Changing Factors Require Different No-Till Corn Choices

While most seed firms don’t rank corn hybrids for essential agronomic factors, smaller companies are offering what farmers want and need in the way of important selection data to help you push up no-till profits.

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 1, 2004 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Everyone's heard seed salesman say that almost every corn hybrid will perform well with any type of tillage. While more seed companies are finally admitting that cold vigor, residue level, germination rate and a few other items should be evaluated when selecting corn hybrids for no-till, Kevin Newgard maintains a number of other key agronomic factors need to be considered.

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Why No-Tilling Will Pay

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 1, 2004 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Compared to conventional tillage, U.S. Department of Agricultural economists say, corn growers who follow a crop residue management (CRM) program not only minimize soil and chemical runoff but can sharply reduce costs.

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No-Till Your CRP Ground?

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2004 | Posted in Soil Health

After Frank Martin talked about cover crops at last winter’s 12th annual National No-Tillage Conference, we discussed the idea of utilizing no-till and cover crops on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) land to pump needed dollars back into rural communities.

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