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Three Strip-Tilling Tips from a ‘Regenerative Agriculturist’

Rod Sommerfield has found an ally in strip-till as he works to return his farm’s soils to the nutrient level and health seen 150 years ago.

By Ian Gronau posted on February 11, 2017 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Strip-Till Farming

One thing Mazeppa, Minn., strip-tiller and no-tiller Rod Sommerfield isn’t short on is ambition.

Using Strip-Till to Cut Field Costs, Dial Back Nitrogen Rates

Minnesota farmers Nancy and Jerry Ackermann credit strip-till, split nitrogen applications and cover crops for helping them reach 200-bushel corn yields on 140 pounds of nitrogen.

By Ian Gronau posted on December 17, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Strip-Till Farming

Nancy and Jerry Ackermann have been strip-tilling corn and no-tilling soybeans and alfalfa on their 1,200-acre farm in southwest Minnesota for 15 years. Coming from conventional tillage practices, the transition began on a small 50-acre test plot.

Healthy Soil Works for Crops, Bottom Line

June 9, 2015 | Posted in Soil Health, No-Till 101

No-till practices are used on less than .05% of Minnesota farm fields, but those who have bought in to the practice are finding success.

Sugarbeets Could Be New Cover for Forage, Tough Environments

Northern no-tillers looking for a cover crop that will winterkill, produce high-quality forage and work in tougher soils may want to consider this traditional cash crop.

By Laura Barrera posted on December 8, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops

A cash crop that's known for being tricky to no-till may still have potential in a no-till system as a cover crop.

No-Tilling Could Improve Outcomes With Saline Soils

By John Dobberstein posted on November 13, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

If you’re struggling with saline soils, no-till is probably a better management option than tillage.

Matching Nitrogen Rates To Strip-Till Profitability

Through research, Minnesota strip-tiller David Legvold and college senior Emma Cornwell found the most profitable rate of sidedressed liquid 28% isn’t always the highest rate.

By Dan Zinkland posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Ever since David Legvold began farming land owned by St. Olaf College at Northfield, Minn., about 9 years ago, he’s worked with university professors and students to document the impacts of tillage and crop inputs on profitability, soil health and water quality.

No-Tiller Protects Soil, Profits With New Technology

Modern planters and advanced fertilizer-application tools are helping Rod Nelson advance his decades-old no-till operation in Minnesota.

By Ron Ross posted on December 1, 2011 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management, No-Till 101

In 1977, Rod Nelson had accumulated enough savings to pay down 348 acres of farmland near Chatfield in the rolling hill country of southeastern Minnesota.

Minnesota, Wisconsin Added To Cover Crop Decision Tool

October 28, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Midwest Cover Crops Council

The Midwest Cover Crops Council (MCCC) recently announced the addition of Minnesota and Wisconsin to the online Cover Crop Decision Tool.

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Court: Pesticide Drift May Be Trespassing

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on September 1, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

The center for Ag Law and Taxation at Iowa State University recently published an article summarizing a recent court ruling that pesticide drift may be constituted as trespassing.

Demand for U.S. Farmland Hits Record Highs

January 31, 2011 | Posted in No-Till 101

Source: Farmers National Co.

Demand for U.S. farmland has jumped to a five-year high, spurred on by a profitable grain market and a boost in buyer interest from both farm operators and land investors.

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The No-Tillers Who Own the World's Largest Tractor

On Sept. 1, 2020, at the 2020 Farm Progress Show Media Event, No-Till Farmer editors met up with Robert and Randy Williams, two no-tilling brothers who own the Big Bud 747, the world’s largest tractor.

The Williams brothers talked shop about what makes the Big Bud unique, what it does on their farm and what their no-till model looks like.

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Soil Management Summit

Date: 12/15/20

Location: Mankato, MN

The Summit, formerly known as the Conservation Tillage Conference (CTC), features keynote speakers, breakout sessions, table talks and vendor booths. Attendees who stay for the entire conference will be offered CCA continuing education units (CEUs).

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