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Legendary No-Till Advice

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
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.
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Online Extras: January 2025 Issue

Web-exclusive content for this issue includes:
  • ‘Grandfather of No-Till’ Bill Richards Passes, Leaving Behind Conservation Legacy
  • All Reasons for No-Till Lead Back to Soil Health
  • Future of Weed Suppression on Display at FIRA USA 2024

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Honoring a No-Till Legend

Online Coverage: No-Till Innovator, Mentor Bill Richards Passes

Here's is digital coverage of the life and accomplishments of Bill Richards, the 93-year-old Circleville, Ohio no-tiler and former NRCS chief who passed away recently. Richards was one of the first farmers in the U.S. to no-till an entire farm operation. He inspired countless growers across the country and internationally to adopt and evolve no-till practices. 




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Your No-Till History

No-Till Legends Recall USDA's Role in 'Revolution on the Land'

'Grandfather of No-Till' Bill Richards & retired Ohio State ag engineer Randall Reeder discuss how Richards increased no-till acres as chief of the Soil Conservation Service
Staying true to the impact that farmer-to-farmer education has on encouraging adoption of no-till, the USDA changed the course of ag history by appointing a no-tiller to a key position in the early 1990s. The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.
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‘Outsiders’ in D.C. Moved No-Till Forward

Two no-tillers ­— Peter Myers and Bill Richards — brought credibility and trust to Washington, D.C., as they charted a transition for U.S. farmers.

The still “coming of age” no-till practice received two significant shots in the arm when no-tillers were tapped for influential posts in D.C. Instead of bureaucrats, the USDA smartly veered from the norm to appoint two practical farmers, Missouri’s Peter Myers and Ohio’s Bill Richards, to help convince farmers of the merits of reducing tillage. The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.


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No-Till’s List of Legends

This roster of influencers has a tremendous legacy on no-till since its modest start in 1962.
As part of the 60th anniversary of no-till’s first commercial acres in 1962, No-Till Farmer updated its No-Till Legends list following the 30th anniversary of the National No-Tillage Conference in Louisville, Ky. This roster of “No-Till Legends” includes outstanding growers, educators and suppliers who have played a key role in the growth of no-till from 0 to 110 million acres in 6 decades.
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