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Goodbye From A No-TIll Pioneer

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 1, 1998 | Posted in Crop Protection

In mid-July at the Belleville Research Center near Belleville, Ill., George Kapusta held his 32nd annual agronomy “dog-and-pony show.” A veteran no-till researcher and speaker at several of our mid-winter National No-Tillage Conferences, the Southern Illinois University (SIU) weed scientist plans to retire later this year.

The Magic of Sunlight

Setting up your crops in 15-foot strips will boost no-till corn yields by 15 percent.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on July 1, 1998 | Posted in Nutrient Management

For no-tiller Doug Smith, inputs like fertilizer, herbicides and fuel tend to be more expensive for the Thamesville, Ontario, farmer than for his U.S. counterparts. So when you can get something for free, you take advantage of it.

Taking the Lead in No-Till

An early adapter of no-till, Charles Barkley says the system is just as important today as it was 15 years ago.

By Julie Orchard posted on July 1, 1998

As with anything new, Charles Barkley heard plenty of negative reports about no-tillage from other farmers.

Calibrate, Calibrate, Calibrate

By Darrell Bruggink posted on June 1, 1998 | Posted in Equipment

If no-tillers want the full benefits of Global Positioning Satellites (GPS) with adjustable rates, they better take the time to make sure equipment is calibrated properly.

Creating a New No-Till Management Style

As precision farming technology advances, no-tillers who fine tune their management style will keep the competitive edge.

By Julie Orchard posted on May 1, 1998 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Most people who meet Doug Harford are so impressed with his precision farming knowledge, they assume he holds a doctorate in agricultural engineering.

No-Till Beats Wet Conditions

By Joe Shinners posted on May 1, 1998 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

It's not that Ray McCormick wants to deal with vast amounts of water each growing season. The Vincennes, Ind., no-tiller really doesn’t have a choice.

Herbicides Are Tools, Not The Answers

Don’t expect higher no-till yields with herbicides. Instead, expect herbicides to protect your crop profits.

By Julie Orchard posted on April 1, 1998 | Posted in Crop Protection

It makes sense to think that the more inputs you add to a no-till field, the bigger the yield you should expect. But herbicides require different thinking, says Chris Boerboom.

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