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Plenty Of Hot Topics To Pick From As St. Louis Becomes Center Of No-Till World

National No-Tillage Conference provides answers to the most pressing challenges facing growers in the coming season and beyond.

By Ron Perszewski posted on March 1, 2006 | Posted in Nutrient Management

The biggest crowd in years, more than 700 people, attended the 14th annual National No-Tillage Conference in St. Louis and went home with plenty to think about and put to use on their farms.

Is Syngenta’s Approach To Herbicide Resistance Management Valid?

Two weed scientist square off on the pros and cons of this new 2-1-2 herbicide resistance strategy.

December 1, 2005 | Posted in Crop Protection

Earlier this fall, Syngenta Crop Protection initiated an educational and promotional campaign built around a herbicide resistance management strategy that they've named 2-1-2. The numeric code (below) describes an approach in which no more than two applications of glyphosate are made to one field within a 2-year period.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Get Involved With Continuous No-Till

These two no-till veterans recommend it to build organic matter and improve soil health while relying on precision ag to make it work.

By Don Glenn, Brian Glenn, and Ron Ross posted on December 1, 2005

Back in 1996, we made a commitment to farm more land without hiring any full-time labor. Thanks to a shift to continuous no-till, precision farming and more efficient equipment, we’ve surpassed our goals.

Should You Try Pelletized Lime?

November 1, 2005 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

While Tim Goodenough has successfully used pelletized lime, the question among many no-tillers is whether it can trim both application rates and costs.

Consider Liquid Manure For Fertilizing No-Till Fields

Used properly, incorporated liquid manure provides no-tillers another option for meeting crop fertilization needs in the face of ever-increasing nitrogen costs.

By Ron Perszewski posted on November 1, 2005 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Nitrogen costs keep rising, forcing no-tillers to examine fertilization program options and their impact on crops and the bottom line. For some no-tillers, liquid livestock manure might be an option — if they can overcome concerns about odors or the feasibility of incorporation.

No-Till Weed Management Deserves Another Look

With the emergence of Roundup Ready crops and no-tillers’ reliance on glyphosate, especially in soybeans, management of herbicide programs should be changing, too.

By Ron Perszewski posted on October 1, 2005 | Posted in Crop Protection

Some no-tillers, whether they recognize it or not, practice weed control without ever really coming to grips with the subject, says Bryan Young, a Southern Illinois University weed scientist.

Continuous Strip-Till Corn Works If You Pay Attention To Details

Illinois no-tiller knows the future could require a move away from soybeans, so he’s preparing to profit from corn on corn and willing to share what he’s learned along the way.

By Ron Perszewski posted on October 1, 2005 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Jeff Martin stays flexible, ready to ride the currents in technology and world markets that threaten some family farms.

Glyphosate-Resistant Ryegrass Confirmed In Oregon Testing

Researcher recommends no-tillers keep a wary management eye on the increasingly popular cover crop, already tough to control with glyphosate

By Ron Perszewski posted on August 1, 2005 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

Test results from two sites in the Pacific Northwest confirm the development of glyphosate-resistant Italian ryegrass.

Solving Glyphosphate Mysteries

Here’s a rundown on critical items to consider when applying this herbicide.

By Mike Lessiter posted on June 1, 2005 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

With more than 40 different glyphosate compounds on the market this year, it’s not always easy to decipher the critical differences.

We Asked, And You Said

We asked No-Till Farmer’s online E-Tip recipients several questions about their no-till operations over the past few weeks, and their answers might confirm your own experiences. Or they might surprise you. Here’s what your fellow no-tillers had to say.

June 1, 2005

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Sustainable Agriculture Summit Shines Light on No-Till, Strip Till & Cover Crops

During the Sustainable Agriculture Summit in Minneapolis, Minn., Carrie Vollmer-Sanders, the president of Field to Market who also farms in Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio, shared why it is important for no-tillers and strip-tillers to share their knowledge with other farmers.

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