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Gypsum Balances Nutrients, Builds Up Soil Structure

Proper applications of gypsum, an efficient carrier of soluble calcium, can help no-tillers improve the soil environment for plants and reclaim problematic sodic soils.

By John Dobberstein posted on April 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Water Management

When a no-tiller buys farm ground in some locations, such as the lake plain of northwest Ohio dominated by heavy clay, there isn’t much hope of changing the soil’s texture or mineralogy.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Balanced Soil Is The Base For Strip-Till Success

When making farm-management decisions, second-generation strip-tiller Bill Darrington considers the impact on soil life and structure from every angle.

By Bill Darrington and Martha Mintz posted on October 1, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

The more I learn about farming, the more I’m impressed with the things my father did when he was more involved in the operation.

Better No-Till Soils Require A ‘Balancing Act’

No-tillers should ensure farm ground is healthy and biologically active before turning to biological amendments, says a veteran no-till consultant.

By John Dobberstein posted on July 1, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

When no-tillers are struggling to climb over a plateau in their crop yields, their first step should be finding out what’s happening with the nutrient balance and biological activity in their fields.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

In Search Of No-Till Planting Perfection: For Himself And Others

Years of onfarm experimentation have made no-tiller Bill Lehmkuhl a pro at drawing out prime planter performance.

By Bill Lehmkuhl and Martha Mintz posted on April 1, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Equipment

No-tilling for 32 years doesn't mean I know it all. Over the years, I've come up against many new no-till challenges I've had to solve. Some were easier to spot than others. Some I stumbled across by accident.

Don't Be Afraid To Fail At Something

By Darrell Bruggink posted on January 18, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

What a week we had in St. Louis for the National No-Tillage Conference. We're trying to confirm that this 20th-anniversary event enjoyed all-time record attendance, likely surpassing the 900 level for the first time in the conference's history. (If you want to review highlights, visit our Twitter or Facebook pages.)

Nutrient Balance Is No-Till Key

Paying close attention to every aspect of effective fertilization is critical for no-till success.

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2007 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Galynn Beer's family has been successfully no-tilling for 20 years in western Oklahoma. “We were flood irrigating when we got started, and if you want a few challenges and obstacles, try no-tilling in flood irrigation,” says the director of sales operations with Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers in Guymon, Okla.

Should You Try The Generics?

Weed control differences between trade-branded and generic products may not be as great as you think.

By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 2005 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

With no-tillers keenly interested in trimming costs, many readers are taking a closer look at the variety of generic herbicides on the market.

New Products To Battle No-Till Corn Weeds, Insects

National No-Tillage Conference attendees heard fresh ideas on attacking both weeds and insects in no-tilled corn.

By Jordanna Smida posted on May 1, 2001 | Posted in Crop Protection

One of the hot topics at the National No-Tillage Conference held in Cincinnati was corn herbicides. Sara Gehant, technical support representative, Syngenta; David Lamore, technical service representative, Aventis CropScience; and Paul Sprangle, agronomy research manager, Monsanto; addressed issues on combatting corn weeds and introduced seven new products.

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No-Till Legend Concerned About Corn Profits in 2024

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin Industries, Vincennes, Ind., no-tiller Ray McCormick explains why it’s going to be tough to “not lose a lot of money this year” on corn. Plus, we ask our readers, “On a scale of 1-10, how concerned are you about drought this year?” Hear why some farmers are worried, and why others aren’t very worried at all.

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