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Turning No-Till Intercropping, Cover Crops Into a Cash Cow

Lessons learned from no-till adoption, and onfarm trials with intercropping, have helped North Dakota no-tiller Mark Jennings ramp up both yields and soil health in a limited-moisture environment.
By Loretta Sorensen posted on June 10, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops
Mark Jennings once heard someone say it's a good practice to learn something new each day. When it comes to his no-till practices, he's striving to accomplish that.
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No-Tilling Sunflowers: A Golden Opportunity?

In light of declining corn prices, the strong demand and price outlook, improved hybrids and new seed treatments for sunflowers could make the crop an appealing option for no-tillers.
By Loretta Sorensen posted on March 12, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting
In light of declining corn prices, the strong demand and price outlook, improved hybrids and new seed treatments for sunflowers could make the crop an appealing option for no-tillers.
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Cracking The Code On No-Till Plant Diversity

Little is known about the organic compounds plants use for nutrient uptake and defense, but farmers can make these chemicals work for them by establishing a diverse no-till system.
By Loretta Sorensen posted on September 1, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health
No-till practices don’t just save labor, fuel and machinery costs, but benefit the mysterious biological world beneath the soil surface that can have a big impact on plant health and yields.
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Saving The Soil ‘Skin,’ Thriving With No-Till

What began as an economic decision has morphed into a successful and profitable livestock and cropping operation for longtime South Dakota no-tiller Rick Bieber.
By Loretta Sorensen posted on August 1, 2014 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101
When Rick Bieber adopted no-till during the 1980s, he knew little about how or why reduced tillage might benefit his soils. He was simply searching for ways to lower input and labor costs to make his farming operation a paying proposition.
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No Longer Afraid Of Residue

Evenly spreading residue creates a uniform base for planting, better emergence and consistent stands for Nebraska no-tiller Matt Kathol
By Loretta Sorensen posted on January 1, 2010 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management
Like many farmers, Matt and Glenn Kathol turned to no-till to manage the workload on their family farm. But their switch to no-till in 2001 also made it possible for Kathol to farm full time with his father, Glenn.
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