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The Benefits of Subsoiling

An Ohio State study finds yields on poorly drained soils can improve with subsoiling.

June 1, 1998 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Subsoiling can help improve yield potential of certain poorly drained soils, a six-year study by ag engineering researchers at Ohio State University (OSU) shows.

Australian No-Tilling Has North American Feel

By Joe Shinners posted on June 1, 1998

For an example of the Australian no-tilling experience, Jeff Esdaile advises a trip to North America’s Great Plains rather than an overseas flight to the land of kangaroos.

Why Nutrient Cycling Varies

June 1, 1998 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Since farmers often wonder how stratification affects no-till, Jeff Schoenau tackled a few frequently asked nutrient cycling questions.

Stubble Height Vs. No-Till

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 1, 1998 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Questions often arise among no-tillers concerning the best height at which to leave small grain stubble. At the Semiarid Prairie Agricultural Research Centre at Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada, researchers set out to find answers by no-tilling four spring crops into three residue combinations.

Strategies For No-Tilling Short-Season Crops

By Julie Orchard posted on May 1, 1998 | Posted in Cover Crops

No-tillers in the Northern Plains face many challenges, not the least of which is a short growing season. Average frost-free days range from 90 to 125 days.

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.

Two New Deere No-Till Drills Coming

This summer, John Deere intends to up the standard a notch or two for no-till drills.

By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 1998 | Posted in Equipment

Within a couple of months, you’ll see a replacement coming from John Deere for the highly popular 750 no-till drill as well as a new no-till air drill. Both rigs feature a new single disc opener to deliver excellent seed placement and emergence.

Subsoiling Away Compaction

By Julie Orchard posted on April 1, 1998 | Posted in Soil Health

Is compaction actually worse with no-till?

37 Solid Profit-Building No-Till Management Ideas For 1998

Four top-notch no-tillers outline what they’ll do differently during the coming year.

By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 1998

Standing pat is not something most veteran no-tillers do. Check out the innovations four veteran no-tillers were trying in 1998. Have you implemented any of these on your farm?

The No-Till Answer Man!

As part of this continuing series, an Indiana farmer tackles your most frequently asked no-tilling questions.

By Stanley Smock posted on April 1, 1998

Here are my thoughts on recently asked questions by No-Till Farmer readers. Remember that your particular farming circumstances may result in entirely different answers to these particular concerns.

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