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No-Tilling Earns High Marks For Overcoming Warmer Temperatures Due To Global Warming

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2013

Nearly 80% of Americans believe temperatures are definitely on the rise. Yet, very few members of the general public understand the key role that no-tillage will play in battling global warming over the next 90 years.

New Concepts For Deep-Furrow Drills May Boost Dryland Conservation

Research in the Pacific Northwest finds new packer wheels, coulters, spider wheels and wider row spacings could help wheat farmers embrace conservation tillage without sacrificing yields.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

New technology and setups are emerging that could solve decades-old problems with deep-furrow drills and encourage more no-till on millions of dryland acres in the Pacific Northwest.

Adjustments When Planting Wheat Late

November 11, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Penn State University

Having lost many combining days because of wet weather, lots of wheat will end up being seeded late.

Drought Continues Across Corn Belt

By John Dobberstein posted on October 17, 2012 | Posted in Water Management

Even though temperatures have cooled and rainfall has eased drought conditions in some parts of the Corn Belt, worries about drought conditions remain elsewhere.

Wheat Planting In Danger Due To Drought

October 15, 2012 | Posted in Residue Management

Source: Reuters

Drought conditions in the United States grew even worse over the last week as historic drought conditions crept north and threatened new winter wheat planting in several states.

Planting Winter Wheat Into Dry Conditions

October 9, 2012 | Posted in Residue Management

Source: By Shawn Conley, Soybean And Wheat Extension Specialist, University of Wisconsin

Dry soil conditions have sparked many questions from growers on how best to establish their winter wheat crop.

Fertilizer Management For 2015 Wheat

October 7, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

In addition to the weed plants, some crop plants have been tested with Ohio populations and found to make good hosts for SCN.

5 Steps To Boost No-Till Wheat Yields

Controlling weeds and head scab, and hiking seeding and nitrogen rates may help no-tillers find an edge with winter wheat.

By John Dobberstein posted on September 1, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

When it comes to no-tilling winter wheat, there’s no cookie-cutter approach to making it work, says University of Kentucky researcher Lloyd Murdock.

Let's Talk About What You're Doing At Your No-Till Farm

By John Dobberstein posted on July 4, 2012

As Independence Day approaches, it might be worth the time to think about what your answers will be if someone comes knocking to discuss what you’re doing on your no-till farm.

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When Do Crops Need Nutrients?

Whether it’s nitrogen credits, sidedressing, soil and tissue sampling or crop fertility, Ray Ward shares his no-till expertise on feeding crops.

By Mark Parker posted on July 1, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

At a recent conference, Ward Laboratories president Ray Ward answered farmers’ questions about making the most of soil nutrients in no-till systems.

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The 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference takes place July 31-August 1 in Iowa City. In this video, past attendees and speakers share why they keep coming back! Head to StripTillConference.com to download the program and register for the 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference!

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