The myth is that no-tillage should put seeds in the same soil environment that tillage has been doing for hundreds of years, but to do it with seed openers on the planter instead of cultivating entire fields.
Keith Saxton, a champion for no-till and the Cross Slot no-till opener design, passed away July 30 after suffering from health issues over the last few years. He was 85 years old.
Newly minted Michigan State University Ph.D.’s Glover Triplett and the late Dave Van Doren arrived at Ohio State University (OSU) in the late 1950s. The No-Till History series is made possible by Montag Manufacturing.
Fielding, New Zealand's Dr. John Baker has been studying no-till practices and equipment for over half-a-century. He says early research on the topic still holds relevancy, pointing to a 1957 study by Massey University's Mervyn Cross, which identified a half dozen requirements needed in a no-tillage machine. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.
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On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Montag Manufacturing, growers from across the U.S. share their predictions for the upcoming planting season, including one no-tiller who’s “bullish” about a great spring.
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