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Getting It Done With One-Pass Systems

While some sacrifices are required, more no-tillers are putting down fertilizer with the planter to reduce field passes, boost nutrient efficiency and improve soil health.

By Mark Parker posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

The push to increase productivity and yields in agriculture has convinced an increasing number of no-tillers to explore one-pass planting and fertilizing systems.

Putting More In The Bin, More In The Bank

A diverse cropping rotation, cover crops and onfarm research helps Ontario no-tiller/ridge-tiller Shawn McRae achieve soil and financial health.

By Clair Urbain posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

For Shawn McRae, more than two decades of onfarm research shows that thinking holistically about no-till soil health isn’t just a feel-good decision — it puts more crops in the bin and, more importantly, more money in the bank.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Putting Worldly No-Till Knowledge To Work

After 20-plus years of research, consulting and no-till enthusiasm, ‘No-Till Bill’ has purchased a farm and is taking his own advice.

By Bill Crabtree and Martha Mintz posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

After years of helping countless farmers make a lot of money, I finally decided to try and make a go of it myself. In 2007 I bought 7,000 acres of farmable ground in northeast Morawa, Australia, and am now officially a no-till farmer and consultant.

No-Till Operational Benchmark Study (2012)

Expenses Take Steep Climb For No-Tillers

By Darrell Bruggink posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

While no-tillers continue to enjoy some of the highest grain prices in recent history, it’s clear that they need those prices to stay high, judging by their 2011 expense sheet.

Protecting Yields, Safeguarding The Environment

Frequent soil testing, timely applications and deep placement of fertilizer are some key practices for these nutrient-management stewards.

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on April 1, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Onfarm research, equipment setups and deep placement of fertilizer are among the tools that helped three no-tillers improve their nutrient management and profitability on their farms, and also win admiration from their peers.

Shop Talk

Price Risk For Fertilizer Shifting To Farmers?

April 1, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

The recent volatility in fertilizer prices has many Midwestern farmers delaying their fertilizer purchases, which could have repercussions that beyond spring planting.

No-Till Notes

Nutrient Management, Cover Crops Highlight NNTC

Tips about the value of cover crops and improved methods of fertility application could boost yields, reduce input costs and improve soil quality.

By Jim Leverich posted on March 1, 2012 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

I recently attended the 20th annual National No-Tillage Conference (NNTC) in St. Louis, where more than 900 people came to network and absorb useful tips for improving their no-till systems.

Frankly Speaking

Feeding Over 10 Billion People Around The World Just 30 Years From Now

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

With the world expected to need twice as much food to keep 10 billion people from going hungry by 2050, we’re going to have to dramatically increase our yields.

Frank Comments

No-Till Will Definitely Be Playing A Major Role In Feeding Over 10 Billion People Around The World Just 30 Years From Now

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

With the world expected to need twice as much food to keep 10 billion people from going hungry by 2050, we’re going to have to dramatically increase our yields.

Fertilization Considerations After Drought

December 12, 2011 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: International Plant Nutrition Institute

Much of the Southern and Central Great Plains Region has been severely affected by drought in 2011.

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