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Better Soils, Fertility Management Give Indiana No-Tiller Better Results

Gypsum, drainage and a wiser approach to fertility have improved soil biology and corn and soybean yields for Jack Maloney.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on August 1, 2009 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Jack Maloney used to be your typical farmer when it came to managing soil and fertility. He relied heavily on his local co-op for recommendations — after all, their agronomists had spent years in school studying science, chemistry and biology.

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Improving Your No-Till Planter

Actively responding to the questions of fellow farmers, no-tillers have been eager to jump into a number of different hot topics.

By Michael Austin posted on January 1, 2003 | Posted in Equipment

Now is the best time of year to utilize the No-Till Farmer Web site message board, Farmer’s Forum, at www.no-tillfarmer.com.

Is Ripping Necessary With No-Till?

Deep ripping may have a place, but it isn’t the answer to yield concerns due to erosion and compaction in all no-tilled fields.

By Frank Lessiter posted on January 1, 2002 | Posted in Residue Management

A recent report from Caterpillar indicates no-till should not be attempted in fields with excessive erosion unless the ground has been deep ripped for at least 2 years.

On The No-Till Soapbox With Jerry Crew

Views on compaction, biotechnology, ripping, erosion and plenty more.

By Jordanna Smida posted on November 1, 2001 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

No-tiller Jerry Crew may be outspoken and not always tactful, but he always means to be respectful when he steps onto his no-till soapbox.

Making A Case For Ripping

While some readers don't feel ripping belongs in a no-till program, it works for this Iowa farmer.

By Lynn Grooms posted on September 1, 2001 | Posted in Residue Management

No-tillers may choose not to rip their soils, but some situations make a strong case for the practice, suggests Dean Holst, who farms 1,700 acres of hilly but productive ground near LeClaire, Iowa.

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Dealing With Compacted Soils

Look for this and other discussions among readers at our No-Till Farmer Web site: www.no-tillfarmer.com

By Holly Gray posted on January 1, 2001 | Posted in Soil Health

A no-tiller's soil has been getting harder every year and he wants to know what he can do to loosen it and develop a more normal root system. So, he asks fellow no-tillers on the No-Till Farmer sponsored Web site Bulletin Board. This and other questions have produced a flood of discussions lately.

13 Years Old, 7 Years No-Tilling Experience

Even though Dean Holst claims everyone thinks he’s nuts, at least one person was listening...a little guy with big plans.

By Katherine Meitner posted on August 1, 2000 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Soil Health

Don't let his youth fool you.

Ripping Success!

While many farmers claim the initial conversion to no-till will initially drop yields,this no-tiller says it can be avoided with ripping.

By Katherine Meitner posted on August 1, 2000 | Posted in Soil Health

While there are certainly many concerns about no-tilling corn into cold and wet soils, it always seems to come back to the fear of reduced yields which keeps more farmers from giving this idea a try

Stripping! Ripping!

May 1, 1998 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

A veteran no-tiller who’s definitely been successful with both no-tilled corn and soybeans is Dean Holst of Le Claire, Iowa. He’s been so successful that he expected to no-till 5,000 acres of corn and soybeans this spring.

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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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