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Future of Weed Suppression On Display at FIRA USA 2024

Top 3 weed suppression tools in autonomy can help no-tillers cut back on chemicals

By Mackane Vogel posted on November 25, 2024 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

FIRA USA 2024 featured 3 standout weed suppression tools that no-tillers might want to keep their eye on in the coming months.

Video of the Week: No-Tilling in California

By Noah Newman posted on November 19, 2024 | Posted in Equipment

Staying in California for the Video of the Week. West Coast strip-till and no-till pioneer Tom Barcellos checks in with an up-close look at his planter.

Trialing Autonomy on Your No-Till Operation

Not all agtech will be the right fit, but promising solutions are worth exploring

By Mackane Vogel posted on October 31, 2023 | Posted in Equipment

Autonomous solutions in the world of agriculture are becoming increasingly common.

No-Till, Strip-Till Lessen Load for Operation Cropping Year Round

Record corn silage yield in first year of no-till immediately sold farmer on conservation ag practices

By Noah Newman posted on August 31, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting

Tom Barcellos is a conservation agriculture trailblazer on the West Coast. The Tipton, Calif., native was the first in his area to move away from the plow when he started no-tilling 26 years ago.

Rodale Institute Launches New Organic Research & Training Center with Ventura Seed Company

August 1, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

The new Rodale Institute California Organic Center aims to solve challenges for farmers in the region and across the globe by conducting research in new climates and soil types, and on crops, pests, diseases and weeds that are most relevant to farmers in this important agricultural area.

Shop Talk: Monsanto Sues California Over Carcinogens List

February 15, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

MONSANTO HAS filed a lawsuit against California to prevent glyphosate from being added to the state’s list of known carcinogens, Reuters reports.

Monsanto Sues to Keep Glyphosate Off List of Carcinogens

January 25, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Reuters

California is planning to add glyphosate to its list of cancer-causing chemicals after the World Health Organization classified it as a probable human carcinogen.

Well-Managed Soils Ready to Weather El Nino

November 5, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: The Porterville Recorder

Growers using conservation practices such as no-till and cover crops are in better shape to weather El Nino this winter than conventional growers.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

Another State Sees No-Till As Tool To Handle Drought

By John Dobberstein posted on September 11, 2014 | Posted in Water Management

In case you haven’t heard, the list of states falling victim to drought conditions has expanded beyond the Southern Plains.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

No-Till Brings Challenges Surprises and New Options

Fewer field passes means this California no-tiller and dairyman can raise three forage crops per year.

By Michael Crowell and Martha Mintz posted on March 1, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

I tried no-till because of the potential savings I saw, but it’s brought us so much more. Making the switch to no-till has allowed us to raise three high-quality forage crops per year on the 270 acres we intensively farm in the San Joaquin Valley.

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5 Lessons from No-Tilling in California - Michael Crowell - NNTC 2016 Presentation - MP3 Download

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With 270 acres of irrigated, double-cropped land, as well as 375 acres of hilly, dryland farm ground, converting to no-till wasn’t always an easy transition for Michael Crowell. In this presentation, the Turlock, Calif., no-tiller talks about the steps he took to reclaim abused soils that were worked wet continuously and how he made irrigated land respond positively to no-till. Crowell also discusses what he did to improve the calcium-to-magnesium ratios for better soil structure, what’s worked — and what hasn’t — in regards to fertility and things to be careful of when converting planters to no-till so that you achieve the right setup.

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Farmer Shares Formula for Better No-Till Corn Emergence

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, longtime no-tiller Ross Bishop shares some of the keys to achieving even corn emergence with no-till.

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Conservation in Action Tour 2025 -- Sioux Falls, S.D.

Date: 05/06/25

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From Sioux Falls, S.D. attendees will travel to innovative farms that showcase best practices in conservation agriculture, hear from inspiring speakers and experience behind-the-scenes industry stops that will make the 2025 planting season a memorable one.

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