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20 Questions: How Well Do You Know Your No-Till History?

20 Questions: How Well Do You Know Your No-Till History?

The story of no-till is regarded by many as among the biggest advancements in farming since the tractor replaced the draft horse. That wasn’t always the case. The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.

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Focus on Biology for Better Soil Health
For farmers aiming for sustainable and profitable crop production, optimizing soil health and function is the ultimate endgame.

What You Should Know About No-Till Planters
For no-tillers, the planter is the most crucial piece of equipment on their farm. This article will take you through the basic components of a no-till planter and provide you with tips for no-till planter maintenance from experienced pros in the industry.

Digging Into the Principles of Regenerative Ag
Based on the principles of building healthy soil, regenerative ag aims to not only sustain farm productivity but to actually work with nature to regenerate the soil, increase biodiversity and enhance the farming ecosystem.


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Watch the latest video with host Charlie Berens featuring one of the 50 states and their contributions to the nation's agricultural landscape.

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NNTC 2025

Join top no-tillers, agronomists and researchers for 4 days of unrivaled learning and networking!

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The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 7-10, 2025! Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 33rd Annual National No-Tillage Conference in Louisville, Ky. Experience an energizing 4-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led Strip-Till Classrooms and collaborative Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.

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    Are Pesticides the Primary Cause of Species Decline in North America?

    Popular culture suggests as much after reading the headline above. However, a systematic review of the evidence indicates otherwise, writes Syngenta's Richard Brain. 

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    Telling the Story for the Farmers

    No matter the crop or the region, every farmer is constantly looking for ways to improve their bottom line, cut back on harmful chemicals, improve their weed or pest management strategies, increase yields — every farmer strives for a more efficient operation.
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    Is Inflation Hurting Conservation Adoption?

    Researchers at the University of Illinois conducted a thorough review of federal data to analyze how inflationary pressures are affecting the reach of USDA’s conservation assistance to farmers. Read on to see what they found.
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    Tillage On Display Supports Researcher’s Soil Erosion Estimates

    Geologist says the effects of tillage should be incorporated into the USDA’s erosion estimates, so the agency's numbers might better align with the 57.6 billion metrictons of soil that the researchers estimate has been lost across the Midwest in the last 160 years.

No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators Podcast

[Podcast] Raising Nearly 300-Bushel No-Till Corn
In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by The Andersons’ Over Pass Lineup, contributing writer Laura Barrera talks with Dover, Minn., no-tiller Dan Fohrman about his contest-winning corn yield and his approach to raising high-yield no-till corn.



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