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[Podcast] The Shoulders on Which We Stand ... The Living Legends of No-Till History

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast series, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we hear directly from Frank Lessiter, long-time editor of No-Till Farmer, who has covered no-tillage for 45 years.

By Frank Lessiter and Mike Lessiter posted on July 27, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment, Soil Health

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast series, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we hear directly from Frank Lessiter, long-time editor of No-Till Farmer, who has covered no-tillage for 45 years.

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Differing Viewpoints On the Weed Control Benefits of Using Annual Ryegrass as a Cover Crop Sparks Controversy Among Indiana No-Tillers

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 8, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

During this year’s 25th National No-Tillage Conference, one of the interesting hallway conversations dealt with the clash between a Purdue University weed scientist and organizations that sell or promote annual ryegrass as a cover crop.

No-Tillers Push Beyond Barriers at National No-Tillage Conference

Reasons to spread out fertility, how to resolve compaction with cover crops and ways to fight herbicide resistance were among the many lessons no-tillers took away from the 24th conference.

February 15, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

MORE THAN 1,000 no-tillers from seven countries gathered in the Crossroads of America this January to learn from some of the most experienced no-tillers and respected experts at the 2016 National No-Tillage Conference.

8 Keys to Help No-Tillers Manage Annual Ryegrass

No-tillers just starting to use annual ryegrass should follow a few simple rules to take advantage of this cover crop’s compaction-busting, nitrogen-scavenging benefits.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 12, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops

With its prolific root system and economical price tag, annual ryegrass is one of the most popular cover crops no-tillers have at their disposal. It’s also gotten a bad rap for being tough to manage, says Dan Towery.

Ryegrass Seeded Early Into Corn May Be A Cool Climate Tool

Farmers in the province of Quebec seeding annual ryegrass into standing corn at the four- to nine-leaf stage find no yield drag with corn and a yield bump for soybeans.

By John Dobberstein posted on December 1, 2013 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

For growers in the province of Quebec, getting annual ryegrass seeded early enough to establish and provide cover-crop benefits is a challenge due to the short growing season.

40 Legends Of The Past 40 Years

Check out these highly talented folks who’ve had a tremendous impact on no-till since 1972.

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 11, 2011

As part of the 40th anniversary of publishing No-Till Farmer, we’ve selected a group of 40 individuals who have made tremendous contributions to the growth and popularity of no-till.

Editor's Note: This article is from the November 2011 issue of No-Till Farmer Conservation Tillage Guide. Not all details are current of this electronic posting.

Killing Annual Ryegrass Takes Attention To Detail

Time of day, temperature are key factors when controlling this valuable cover crop.

By Mark Moore posted on November 1, 2008 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

With its deep root system that breaks up compacted soils, annual ryegrass is an attractive cover. But those deep roots can also make it a challenge for no-tillers to burn down.

No-Till For The Long Haul

Avoid undoing years of continuous no-till benefits with one pass of the field cultivator just to fit new crop rotations.

By Mark Moore posted on April 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

Many produces have been adjusting their cropping practices to take advantage of record commodity prices.

Move Cautiously If You Want To No-Till Expiring CRP Land

Additional acreage could become available, but is it worth the cost to farm? Here are tips on finding the land and determining its suitability for no-till cropping.

By Mark Moore posted on October 1, 2007 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Booming prices for corn and soybeans have no-tillers looking to add additional acreage, and one source that might become available is expiring Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acreage. From Oct. 1, 2007, to Oct. 1, 2010, more than 13.4 million acres are scheduled to come out of the program.

Winter Kill, Burndowns Can Pose Ryegrass Challenges

But the benefits of the cover crop keep no-tillers from backing away as work continues on detailed management recommendations.

By Ron Perszewski posted on August 1, 2007 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

As no-tillers lead the charge into the use of annual ryegrass as a cover crop, they are also discovering the potential setbacks.

Articles Tagged with ''Dan Towery''

[Podcast] The Shoulders on Which We Stand ... The Living Legends of No-Till History

Differing Viewpoints On the Weed Control Benefits of Using Annual Ryegrass as a Cover Crop Sparks Controversy Among Indiana No-Tillers

No-Tillers Push Beyond Barriers at National No-Tillage Conference

8 Keys to Help No-Tillers Manage Annual Ryegrass

Ryegrass Seeded Early Into Corn May Be A Cool Climate Tool

40 Legends Of The Past 40 Years

Killing Annual Ryegrass Takes Attention To Detail

No-Till For The Long Haul

Move Cautiously If You Want To No-Till Expiring CRP Land

Winter Kill, Burndowns Can Pose Ryegrass Challenges

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