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Farmers of the Future Will Utilize Drones, Robots and GPS

March 20, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

A Texas A&M University biological and agricultural engineer shares the impact of precision technology on agriculture and what new technologies growers can anticipate in the future.

Big Steps Toward Conservation

By John Dobberstein posted on February 19, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

After 2 years of political wrangling, U.S. lawmakers and President Barack Obama have approved a 5-year Farm Bill, also known as the Agricultural Act of 2014.

Hitting 300-Bushel Corn With No-Till

By John Dobberstein posted on May 15, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection, Soil Health

Three editors at No-Till Farmer hit the road last week to make eight farm visits in Pennsylvania and Maryland over the course of just 3 days. We were reminded again why no-tillers are some of the most innovative and persistent growers you’ll ever find.

Could We See Another Dust Bowl Era In The U.S.?

By John Dobberstein posted on November 21, 2012 | Posted in Water Management

With a historic drought pounding the U.S. this year, an important question is being raised once again: Could we see another Dust Bowl era in the U.S.?

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.

Outreach Efforts Capture No-Till Innovator Awards

Long-term commitment to spreading the word links this year’s winners.

February 1, 2008 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Crop Protection

The influence of this year’s No-Till Innovator Award winners stretches a long way, from Ohio to Kansas, up to Pennsylvania and west to Idaho — and even across the oceans. The winners’ agricultural legacy is already well established: regions full of growers who have turned to no-tilling for improved profits, better soils and sustainable farming operations.

NO-TILL NOTES

On-Farm Research Could Be Your Management Guide

By Jim Leverich posted on January 1, 2008 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting

Welcome to my first installment of No-Till Notes. I’m looking forward to writing this column and sharing my no-tilling experiences with you. I hope to provide lots of no-tilling ideas you can use on your farm.

No-Till Versus Organic Debate Heating Up, Lines Being Drawn

No-till supporters acknowledge increasing public sentiment for organic farming but say science, despite faulty research, still shows that no-till is better.

By Ron Perszewski posted on November 1, 2007 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

Shots are being fired in what could conceivably grow into a battle between no-tillers and organic farmers for federal funding and consumer food dollars. Both sides are claiming the high ground for their path to sustainable, profitable farming, and no-tillers aren’t backing down as organic farming advocates gain a foothold with the general population and even an occasional researcher.

Automatic Guidance Systems Putting Corn In The Right Spot

September 1, 2007 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

It's fair to say that optimum fertility helps produce optimum yields. Getting the right nutrients to the corn plant is imperative.

Do Your Land Leases Help You Or the Owner?

A change to no-till annual cropping changes the math for the landowner and can be a windfall. So what are fair numbers?

By Ron Perszewski posted on January 1, 2006 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

Are you still facing wariness from landowners who would rather not rent fields to a no-tiller? Or are you no-tilling leased land but suspect you’re getting the short end of the deal?

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