https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/rss en-us The 2018 No-till on the Plains Winter Conference is just a few weeks away, as the 22nd annual event will run Jan. 30-31 in Wichita, Kan., featuring the industry experts No-till on the Plains is famous for and a focus on topics presented by growers themselves. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/7390 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 14:30:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/7390-the-clock-is-ticking Allowing soils to regenerate is the key to bottom-line success for producers, and the No-till on the Plains Winter Conference is the place to learn more. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/7238 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 15:02:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/7238-regenerative-agriculture-to-boost-the-bottom-line-is-focus-of-winter-conference-aim-symposium Productive topics are consistently on the agenda for attendees at the annual no-till event, debuting in Wichita, Kan., for the first time in 2018. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/7153 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/7153-holistic-management-track-offered-at-no-till-on-the-plains-winter-conference Jill Clapperton, Christine Jones will headline annual event that will focus on developments in soil health and practices used by regenerative growers. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/7112 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/7112-innovations-in-regenerative-agriculture-is-the-theme-of-aim-symposium jdobberstein@lesspub.com In case you missed it, yet another powerful testimonial to the benefits of no-till practices aired recently, this time on a major cable TV channel. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/blogs/1/post/7111 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/blogs/1-covering-no-till/post/7111-a-story-worth-telling The biggest skeptic about no-till farming should meet Scott Herriman. The South Coffeyville, Okla., farmer made a cold-turkey decision to leave traditional planting-and-growing methods behind and adopt soil health as a way of life. And he’s never looked back. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/7060 Mon, 11 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/7060-grower-says-no-till-made-him-champion-of-conservation Scott-standing.jpg An exciting lineup of speakers for the 2018 event will provide attendees with a chance to learn more about new concepts and options for healthier soils. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6982 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6982-ntop-winter-conference-boasts-big-time-speaker-lineup Cover crop grazing, pollinator planting, water infiltration and no-till economics are among the topics to be covered in two field days set for Oklahoma and Kansas next month. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6956 Wed, 26 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6956-no-till-on-the-plains-hosting-two-field-days-in-august Greg Scott and his wife, Becky, are slowly working to restore a 150-acre ranch with no-till and cover crop methods that will create a sustainable production system that doesn’t rely on inputs. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6844 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6844-oklahoma-scientist-witnesses-life-lessons-on-soil-health Lead Producers can advance their soil health efforts by attending upcoming summer events presented by No-till on the Plains. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6768 Wed, 24 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6768-no-till-on-the-plains-plans-summer-events Darin Williams has turned his passion for organic material into a reality as the Waverly, Kan., no-tiller and his wife, Nancy, run three ag businesses and preach dollars-per-acre profit vs. versus winning the yield contests each year. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6742 Wed, 10 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6742-diversity-in-the-soil-and-in-businessis-the-mantra-for-no-tiller Integration of no-till, crop diversity and cover crops increases microbial activity and diversity and can boost crop yields by 15-30%, with the same or even reduced inputs, says USDA researcher Randy Anderson. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6691 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6691-tracking-microbial-impact-on-crop-production No-Till on the Plains board member Jody Saathoff has built many friendships while emphasizing the importance of soil health with his customers. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6660 Wed, 12 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6660-its-the-people-not-the-pocketbook-that-matter An old water truck, the right mix of seeds and calm cows make for grazing success at Thompson Farms. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6548 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6548-reaping-the-benefits-of-perennial-grazing 3577 Arranging cover crop species to occupy differing height zones can minimize interspecies competition and improve productivity, especially when low-growing species are included. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6468 Wed, 22 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6468-considering-canopy-architecture-when-planning-cover-crop-mixes The peer group is comprised of producers ranging from central to southeastern Nebraska. By periodically involving the NRCS, No-till on the Plains Winter Conference, sponsoring field days and other resources, they seek to learn and share. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6448 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6448-peer-groups-cover-crops-and-livestock-equals-learning-plus-growth Higher crop yields and improved land productivity is possible with no-tilled fields with continuous cropping vs. a fallowed winter-wheat system with tillage, says USDA-ARS researcher Randy Anderson. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6385 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 12:12:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6385-continuous-cropping-with-13-15-inches-of-precipitation No-till on the Plains Agriculture’s Innovative Mind’s Symposium challenges the paradigms of agriculture production every year. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6325 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6325-agricultures-innovative-minds-symposium-takes-producers-to-the-next-level Mike and Robert McClellan keep their soils healthy and productive with intensive rotations, elimination of summer fallow and double cropping. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6299 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6299-bank-on-it Leedey, Okla., no-tiller Jimmy Emmons is using pollinator strips to attract beneficial insects and predatory insects to protect his grain sorghum. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6223 Wed, 09 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6223-bringing-on-the-bees After listening to the needs of its conference followers, No-till on the Plains will be offering a new workshop for beginning no-tillers ahead of the annual Winter Conference. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6178 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6178-beginning-no-till-workshop-planned-ahead-of-2017-no-till-on-the-plains-winter-conference Some crops can improve water-use efficiency of the following crops and reduce weed competition for soil moisture, says USDA agronomist Randy Anderson. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6135 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6135-how-crop-tolerance-to-weeds-is-influenced-by-preceding-crop jdobberstein@lesspub.com Make plans to attend the 21st annual No-till on the Plains Winter Conference, Jan. 24-25, 2017, in Salina, Kan. Choose from 55 sessions from 35 of the soil health field’s top speakers. That’s more breakout sessions than ever before. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6098 Wed, 28 Sep 2016 12:28:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6098-plan-to-boost-your-soil-health-knowledge-at-2017-no-till-on-the-plains-winter-conference Continuous no-till, cover crops and intensive rotations are the building block to a more robust, profitable farming system. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6068 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6068-no-till-vs-never-till-whats-the-difference A message from the No-Till on the Plains Board of Directors about a new partnership with Lessiter Media and Dryland No-Tiller. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6013 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6013-a-new-look-a-new-partnership