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7th Annual Benchmark Study

No-Till Acres Hold Their Own in 2014

The percentage of total cropping acres in no-till remained stable last year, while strip-till’s share of acres saw further erosion.

By John Dobberstein posted on April 17, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

No-till acreage appeared to stabilize among No-Till Farmer readers in 2014, according to data from the 7th annual No-Till Operational Benchmark Study.

No-Till Movement In U.S. Continues To Grow

The most recent Census of Agriculture found no-tilled acres in the U.S. reached a new high of 96 million acres in 2012, but experts say obstacles remain to more consistent adoption of the practice.

By John Dobberstein posted on August 1, 2014

Nearly 35% of cropland acres in the U.S. are no-tilled and more than 10 million acres of cover crops have been seeded across the country.

No-Tilled Winter Canola A Profitable Alternative To Wheat

No-tillers with a rotation that typically includes winter wheat might consider trying winter canola due to its higher prices, benefit to soybean yields and ability to loosen up the soil.

By Laura Barrera posted on March 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops

SWAPPING OUT winter wheat for winter canola offers more than just the benefits of a more diversified rotation.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

Do Plows Need Cigarette-Style Warnings?

By John Dobberstein posted on November 20, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

The consequences of plowing farm ground are so serious, John Baker says the implements should have warnings on them similar to cigarettes. We’ve always argued here at No-Till Farmer that tillage is addictive, especially when it’s recreational tillage that accomplishes little or nothing.

Tips For Making No-Tilled Corn-On-Corn Successful

No-tillers and planter experts share their advice in working through tough corn residue and achieving good stands in continuous corn.

By Laura Barrera posted on November 1, 2013 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Price advantages. Nutrient management. Increasing organic matter. Soil types. There are many reasons a no-tiller may decide to work with a corn-on-corn rotation, but continuous no-till corn isn’t absent of challenges.

Preliminary Results From Our 5th Annual No-Till Benchmark Study

By John Dobberstein posted on April 3, 2013

The numbers are in for No-Till Farmer’s 5th annual No-Till Benchmark Study, and editors here have uncovered some interesting findings while crunching the numbers.

Frank Comments

Fertility Really Counts

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 1, 2005 | Posted in Nutrient Management

While the winners in the annual National Corn Yield Contest sponsored by the National Corn Growers Association do everything they can to harvest top yields, they certainly don’t skimp on nutrients.

Looking Down On Soil Life

What goes on in the top 2 inches of your no-tilled soil is especially important after the growing season.

By Dave Ernst posted on August 1, 2003 | Posted in Soil Health

When you walk across a no-till field, Jill Clapperton says you’re walking on the rooftop of a bustling community. No-tilled soils teem with life, and with the right management techniques, you can use these busy organisms to your benefit, says the the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada soil biologist stationed at the Lethbridge Research Centre in Lethbridge, Alberta.

Let Cover Crops Trim Your Herbicide Costs

With nitrogen and weed control costs going up, here’s plenty of South America ammunition on the benefits of keeping your no-till fields covered all year long.

By Jordanna Smida posted on August 1, 2001 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

If you're looking for ways to trim no-till herbicide bills, research done in Paraguay indicates seeding cover crops can help you get the job done. Keeping the soil covered can be an effective way to reduce weed concerns when no-tilling.

Nitrogen Management Vs. No-Till

Check out ways no-tillers are doing a better job of applying nutrients in the face of growing environmental concerns.

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 2000 | Posted in Nutrient Management

With nitrogen management becoming even more important, No-Till Farmer readers have shared a wealth of valuable ideas for helping protect the environment.

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