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Rethinking ‘Conventional’ Wisdom Leads to Revelations, 100% No-Till

Parking the plow helped John Macauley cut five passes across the field, save on fuel and labor and maintain yields as he builds a more sustainable operation.

By Ian Gronau posted on March 10, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management

Some farmers dive headlong into changing their tillage practices. John Macauley, who farms 1,200 acres with his father, Jim, in Groveland, N.Y., is proof that transitioning to no-till can be done in steps.

Big Crowd for No-Till Learning at NNTC’s Inaugural Visit to Louisville

From cover crop seeding to slug control to choosing the right spray nozzle, the 26th annual National No-Tillage Conference had something for everyone.

By John Dobberstein and Mark McNeely posted on February 10, 2018

NEARLY 1,000 farmers, agronomists and ag experts were on hand in January as the National No-Tillage Conference convened for the first time ever in Louisville.

15 No-Tillers Share Their Best Planter Tweaks, Upgrades

No-tillers take planter modifications seriously as they aim for optimum seed and nutrient placement for specific farm conditions.

By Dan Crummett posted on January 11, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management, Seeding & Planting

Although farm equipment manufacturers have engineers specifically charged to design and build no-till planters that efficiently place seed in the ground at the optimum depth, in a variety of field conditions, it’s difficult to find a no-tiller running a truly “bone stock” OEM planter.

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No-Till Innovator Keeps Planting Green After 60-Bushel Boost

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we get the scoop on the benefits of planting green with Jackson, Wis., no-tiller Ross Bishop.

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