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No-Till Management Matters

By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 2002 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

When it comes to recognizing the biggest breakthroughs in no-till, Keith Kemp says it has been an increase in soil organic matter, new hybrids and varieties, improved herbicides, decreased production costs and the use of several valuable seeding accessories.

Get After Those Troublesome No-Till Corn Insects!

A review of proven insect-control measures offers new ideas for combatting no-till pests.

By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 2002 | Posted in Crop Protection

Additional uses for several older products may let you do a better job of controlling insects in your no-tilled corn this summer. Here's what company reps had to say about getting more effective insect control in no-tilled corn at this year's National No-Tillage Conference.

Find New Weed Solutions For No-Tilled Soybeans

Check these unique ideas for more effectively using previously available no-till soybean herbicides.

By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 2002 | Posted in Crop Protection

Despite a lack of new herbicides coming on the market this year for no-till soybean weed control, attendees at the 10th annual National No-Tillage Conference still picked up a number of valuable weed-control ideas.

Once Again, Plenty of Great Cropping Ideas Found At No-Tillage Conference

Celebrating its 10th year, the National No-Tillage Conference again delivered plenty of valuable cropping ideas from 55 speakers and networking with attendees in the hotel hallways.

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2002 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Despite safety concerns since the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania, the 10th annual National No-Tillage Conference attracted 682 attendees to St. Louis, Mo.

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Argentina No-Tillers Benefit

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2002 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

When it comes to no-tilling Roundup Ready soybeans, your competitors in Argentina have a distinct advantage due to lower seed prices. The inability to enforce intellectual property rights has given that nation’s bean producers a comparative advantage.

New Ideas For Tackling No-Till Corn Weeds

With fewer new corn herbicides being introduced this year, check out these fresh ideas for attacking weeds from the mid-winter National No-Tillage Conference.

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2002 | Posted in Crop Protection

Some new herbicides received late Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration while other products were only test marketed in a few Midwestern states last year by manufacturers. As a result, there’s not a large number of new herbicides for controlling weeds in no-tilled corn this year.

Tackle Weed-Resistant, Weed Shift Concerns Head-On This Spring

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2002 | Posted in Crop Protection

When we asked attendees at last winter’s National No-Tillage Conference about their experiences with weed-resistance concerns, they cited a number of instances from their own fields

Soaring Asian Population Demands More No-Till

Even with plenty of unrest, Southern Asia is a hot spot for no-till growth these days.

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2002 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

With all of the bad news concerning terrorists since September 11, one bright spot in South Asia is the growing adoption of no-till.

Why Growers Are Sold On No-Tilling

These veteran no-tillers offer solid management strategies that have proven profitable in their cropping operations.

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2002 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

When it comes to finding new yield-boosting and cost-cutting no-tilling or direct seeding ideas, nothing beats talking with farmers who've already made these systems work effectively.

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Balancing Global Resources

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2002 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Howard Buffett’s new book, “On The Edge: Balancing Earth’s Resources,” offers a unique perspective of the worldwide struggle between feeding a growing population and protecting the world’s biological and natural resources.

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