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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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NSTC 2024
Join top strip-tillers, agronomists and researchers for 2 days of unrivaled learning and networking!
The National Strip-Tillage Conference returns August 8-9, 2024! Build and refine your strip-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 11th Annual National Strip-Tillage Conference in Madison, Wis. Experience an energizing 2-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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Rapid Management Changes Prioritize No-Till, Soil Health
How to Choose the Right Biological for Your Farm
Protect the Farm, Protect the Environment
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No-Till Videos
See & Spray in No-Till: Does It Pay?
On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by the 2024 National Strip-Tillage Conference, Eagle, Wis., no-tiller Tyler Troiola uses John Deere See & Spray Premium for the first time, which he says delivered significant herbicide savings on corn but not quite as much on soybeans.
CTIC Tour Shines Light on Conservation Ag
On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin-Till, managing editor Michaela Paukner takes us inside the CTIC Conservation in Action Tour in northeast Arkansas, where she quickly learns that conservation ag means more than just no-till in the region. Local farmer Ryan Sullivan explains why he’s struggled to make no-till a profitable practice in his operation. We also hear from northeast Wisconsin no-tiller Andy Benson who shares his biggest takeaways from the tour.
Downstream Impact of Tillage on No-Till Fields
No-Till Living Legend and 2024 Conservation Ag Operator Fellow Ray McCormick shows the downstream impact of water and soil cascading from tilled fields in Vincennes, Ind.
No-Tiller Overcomes Planter Problem on First Day of Planting
Go behind the scenes with Leo Johnson and his son, Patrick, as they plant corn into strips for the first time on their 1,000-acre farm in Clinton, Wis. Jason Pennycook, precision specialist for 9-store Case IH dealer Johnson Tractor, comes to the rescue with remote support when Patrick runs into a problem with the planter in the field.
No-Till 101
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Carbon Farming Basics that Every No-Tiller Should Know
Carbon farming involves implementing agricultural practices that sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into the soil, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As global industries and governments increasingly prioritize sustainability, carbon farming presents not only an opportunity for conservation but also for farmers to diversify revenue streams through carbon credits. -
2022 US Census of Agriculture Reports Increase in No-Till Acres, Decrease in Conservation Tillage
The U.S. saw a slight increase in no-tillage adoption during the past 5 years, despite declines in the number of overall farms and acres used for agriculture. -
Buffett Foundation Supports Ukrainian Farmers with Equipment, Financial Aid
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Ukrainian farmers have been farming through dangerous — and sometimes deadly — conditions. During the summer of 2022, Russian forces occupied 22% of Ukraine’s farmland, impacting 28% of the country’s winter crops and 18% of its summer crops, according to the Howard G. Buffett Foundation. -
Next-Generation No-Till Weed Control Shares Tactics to Keep No-Till Fields Cleaner, For Longer
Learn Cover Crops and Novel Technology Can Complement your Current Herbicide Program and your Fields for just $15.95! Everything you always wanted to know about herbicide resistance and weed control can be found in the 16 pages of our best-seller, Next-Generation No-Till Weed Control.
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Why Aren't More Farmers Planting Cover Crops?
My question today is, if cover crops are so good, why don’t more farmers like them? -
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If We Want to Boost Cover-Cropped Acres, More Growers Need to Shift to No-Till
Lots of folks are saying we need to dramatically expand our cover crop acreage in an effort to improve soil health. But if this is going to happen over the next few years, the most effective way depends on many more farmers switching to no-tillage. -
5 Crop Protection Companies Investing (& Likely Making) Billions on Biologicals
Five of the world's largest crop protection companies are investing billions into the research and development of biological products, and an analysis of the expenditures predicts the investments will make billions annually in return. -
UK No-Tiller Experiments with Companion Cropping This Season
Year 5 into my farming career, is it getting easier…? Simple answer is no; however, I feel a lot more relaxed about the annual cycle of ups and downs, and after 5 years at it, with countless droughts and floods I’m definitely battle hardened and most importantly the farm is building diversity and resilience.
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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Product Roundups
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Fertilizer & Soil Amendments Product Roundup 2024
Check out the latest fertilizer and soil amendment products from some of the industry's leading suppliers. -
Fertilizer Application Product Roundup 2024
Check out the latest fertilizer application products from some of the industry's leading suppliers. -
National Farm Machinery Show Exhibitor Roundup 2024
Check out the latest offerings from these exhibitors scheduled to be at the 2023 National Farm Machinery Show.