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Remembering Our No-Till Pioneers & Accelerating Forward

Perhaps we have reached a point, after 60 years of slow growth, where no-till acreage is poised to accelerate — another generation of influencers is working hard to do that

By Randall Reeder posted on December 23, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

How do I write a column about Bill Richards and not have it read like an obituary? One way is to also remember other No-Till Legends and how their pioneering spirit has formed a solid foundation for no-till today and in the future.

‘Grandfather of No-Till’ Bill Richards Passes, Leaving Behind Conservation Legacy

By John Dobberstein posted on November 13, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Soil Health

After pioneering no-till practices on his Circleville, Ohio farm – becoming one of the first to do it on an entire farm operation – Richards was tapped to serve as chief of the NRCS, then known as the Soil Conservation Service.

Climate Corps or Peace Corps: Let No-tillers' Hard Work Shine

Conservation educators should come from within the no-till community rather than from young people without first-hand experience

By Guy Swanson posted on March 4, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Veteran no-tiller Guy Swanson wants to see more conservation educators with an extensive background in no-till without interference from the American Climate Corps, a new initiative that trains young people to assist agriculture organizations with outreach activities.

USDA Investments Help Farmers Transition to No-Till

By Clay Pope posted on October 9, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Southern Plains Perspective

Change is never easy, even when you can see the chance for something better. USDA is helping to make that change a little easier.

Summer Full of Unpredictable Weather Patterns Continues

By Clay Pope posted on July 27, 2023 | Posted in Crop Protection, Soil Health

Source: Southern Plains Perspective

The general narrative of climate change is that when it comes to the weather, there is no normal anymore. Well, if that is the case, 2023 is playing right to script. This definitely has been the summer of weather surprises.

Risk of Extreme Weather in Wheat Belt Poses Increasing Threat to Growers

By Clay Pope posted on June 19, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Southern Plains Perspective

A new study published recently in the journal NPJ Climate and Atmospheric Science suggests that heat waves and temperature spikes (and along with them the damage they can cause to wheat crops) are becoming more normal in the central part of the U.S.

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No-Till Highlights: Sept. 22, 2022

September 22, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Strip-Till Farming

No-Till Farmer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at the grower's realm from the lofty digital realm. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web. “No-Till Farmer's Best of the Web" is brought to you by Sound Agriculture.

Capitalize on Conservation with Funding Programs

Whether it’s through the government, carbon markets or private companies, a number of opportunities can help no-tillers adopt regenerative ag practices profitably.

By Laura Barrera posted on July 13, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

Most growers don’t realize just how many opportunities there are to fund new conservation practices.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

New Farm Bill Must Make Conservation a Priority

By John Dobberstein posted on March 22, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Here’s a quick view of what’s happening with Farm Bill negotiations and how they could impact long-standing conservation programs that play an important role in no-till and cover crop adoption.

USDA Announces Changes for Largest Conservation Program

September 1, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: Natural Resources Conservation Service

In response to customer and partner input, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service announced today a significant update to the Conservation Stewardship Program, the nation’s largest conservation program by acreage.

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Remembering Our No-Till Pioneers & Accelerating Forward

‘Grandfather of No-Till’ Bill Richards Passes, Leaving Behind Conservation Legacy

Climate Corps or Peace Corps: Let No-tillers' Hard Work Shine

USDA Investments Help Farmers Transition to No-Till

Summer Full of Unpredictable Weather Patterns Continues

Risk of Extreme Weather in Wheat Belt Poses Increasing Threat to Growers

No-Till Highlights: Sept. 22, 2022

Capitalize on Conservation with Funding Programs

New Farm Bill Must Make Conservation a Priority

USDA Announces Changes for Largest Conservation Program

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