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Ultra-Low Disturbance No-Till Reduces Soil Loss, Compaction Concerns

Adding cover crops and moving to 100% continuous no-till has led to more emphasis on profit per acre rather than trying to continually boost yields.

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 30, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Several years ago, Lewis Krueger wasn’t happy with the erosion taking place on many of the 700 acres he farms near Brillion, Wis. Along with the help of government conservation funding, he invested considerable dollars, time and effort into combatting soil loss problems in eroded areas and waterways.

[Video] Reducing Tire Pressure to Trim No-Till Compaction Concerns

October 28, 2019 | Posted in Equipment, Soil Health

Lewis Krueger, CEO of Cross Slot Systems explains how the company engineered the Cross Slot drill to require no more than 12 psi, thereby minimizing the risk of introducing soil compaction.

[Video] A New Era for Cross Slot in North America

October 2, 2019 | Posted in Equipment

Lewis Krueger, CEO of Cross Slot No-Till Systems in Appleton, Wis., talks about the unique seed delivery mechanism of the Cross Slot drill, how the gangs can be raised and lowered for different row spacing options, and some design and production changes that are in the works now that these machines are being made in the U.S.

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Overcoming No-Till Stumbling Blocks

Better residue management and equipment are helping Tracy Eriksen and his son, Kye, navigate challenges on the path to no-till success.

October 26, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Residue Management

Compared to when I was growing up in the 1940s, our eastern Washington farm, situated on the western side of the Palouse Hills, couldn’t be more different today.

Taking the No-Till Plunge

By John Dobberstein posted on June 24, 2015 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Many of you are veteran no-tillers - and if you're lucky, you might have some neighbors who are also no-tilling. There's always some comfort in familiarity.

Tackling Challenges with First-Year No-Till

After a book opened Doug Manning’s eyes to the benefits of no-till, the Kalispell, Mont., no-tiller worked through many challenges in his first go around at seeding.

By Doug Manning posted on June 22, 2015 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

After a book opened Doug Manning’s eyes to the benefits of no-till, the Kalispell, Mont., no-tiller worked through many challenges in his first go around at seeding.

No-Till Grows Beyond The Borders

Controlled traffic, cover crops and continuous no-till are boosting yields and profitability in South America, Australia and elsewhere as worldwide no-till acres near 300 million.

By John Dobberstein posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment, Crop Protection

To gauge the world’s supply of arable farming acres, an agricultural expert once compared Earth to the size of an apple, cut into 32 slices. The number of acres suitable for food production represents only one slice, and the apple’s skin represents the world’s supply of topsoil.

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Last-Minute Planter Prep for No-Tillers & Strip-Tillers

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin-Till, precision specialist Chad Baker, co-owner of Baker Precision Planter Works in Orangeville, Ill., helps a first-generation no-tiller with planter setup, and later encounters a couple problems with a strip-tiller’s new 24-row planter. Plus, veteran agronomist Brad Forkner checks in with a couple tips for farmers to keep in mind before they take the field.

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