George McKibben

No-Till Farming’s Barrier-Breaker

By Mike Lessiter posted on February 15, 2023 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Last Saturday morning, while working on the April No-Till Farmer installment in the YOUR NO-TILL HISTORY series, I came across yet another very personal story about Kentucky’s Harry M. Young Jr. and Shirley Phillips, and how their efforts saved a farm — and an entire ag economy The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.

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World’s Longest Continuing No-Till Plots at Ohio State Hit 60 Years

Interviews with 90-year-olds Glover Triplett, Bill Richards & others discuss the ‘ground zero’ of no-till science.

By Mike Lessiter posted on January 5, 2023 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

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 Calmer Corn Heads.

First Planter Design from No-Till’s ‘Garden of Eden’

Donnie Morris built 3 no-till planters to move legendary agronomist George McKibben’s no-till experiments forward in Dixon Springs, Ill.

By Nat Williams posted on May 29, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Morris, a mechanic and ag engineer at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center (DSAC), watched first-hand as the late University of Illinois weed scientist George McKibben experimented with the no-till concept as early as the 1960s at the DSAC. The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.

University Researchers Battle Over No-Till ‘Fad’

Late Allis-Chalmers’ marketing exec recalls the opposition no-till faced as its champions tried to gain ground in the practice’s adoption.

By Walt Buescher posted on February 2, 2022 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Having spent 39 years in the farm equipment industry, I was fully aware of the fact that new machines aren’t unanimously accepted everywhere immediately. Thank goodness they aren’t, as the factory couldn’t keep up if a deluge of farm equipment tool orders had come from everywhere at the same time. The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.

Timeline of the No-Till Revolution

Thousands of small but compounding victories spurred no-till’s growth from 0 to 110 million acres in 60 years.

By Mike Lessiter and Frank Lessiter posted on January 10, 2022 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Crop Protection, Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

Thousands of small but compounding victories spurred no-till’s growth from 0 to 110 million acres in 60 years.

Throwback Thursday

This Week in No-Till History

February 1, 2017

This week we remember University of Illinois agronomist and no-till pioneer George McKibben, who passed away 29 years ago yesterday on Feb. 1, 1988.

40 Legends Of The Past 40 Years

Check out these highly talented folks who’ve had a tremendous impact on no-till since 1972.

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 11, 2011

As part of the 40th anniversary of publishing No-Till Farmer, we’ve selected a group of 40 individuals who have made tremendous contributions to the growth and popularity of no-till.

Editor's Note: This article is from the November 2011 issue of No-Till Farmer Conservation Tillage Guide. Not all details are current of this electronic posting.

6 Advancements That Have Helped No-Till Grow

Agricultural manufacturers and farmers have played key roles in the development of no-till from its pioneering days to its modern-day look.

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Residue Management

Agricultural manufacturers and farmers have played key roles in the development of no-till from its pioneering days to its modern-day look.

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An Exciting 30 Years!

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 2002 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

This November issue represents the 30th anniversary of when the first copy of No-Till Farmer went in the mail. Since 1972, we’ve seen tremendous no-till growth along with many exciting, new technologies that have made this reduced tillage practice work on your farm.

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No-Till Farming’s Barrier-Breaker

World’s Longest Continuing No-Till Plots at Ohio State Hit 60 Years

First Planter Design from No-Till’s ‘Garden of Eden’

University Researchers Battle Over No-Till ‘Fad’

Timeline of the No-Till Revolution

This Week in No-Till History

40 Legends Of The Past 40 Years

6 Advancements That Have Helped No-Till Grow

An Exciting 30 Years!

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