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Why Starter Is Critical With No-Tilled Corn

Adding potassium to your starter fertilizer may prove especially valuable.

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 1, 2002 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Even with a growing trend toward higher soil fertility levels, starter fertilizer still appears to be a good investment for most no-till corn growers. In fact, recently completed University of Wisconsin research indicates that no-till and other reduced tillage systems may even have higher-than-expected potassium needs.

Five Fewer Trips Saves Driving Over 11,500 Acres!

Labor, fuel and equipment are sharply reduced with this Canadian’s no-till program.

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2002

When Harvey Brink explains how no-till has helped trim labor and equipment costs, he maintains that it saves driving across 11,500 acres per year in his operation.

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Are Starters Really Helping Your No-Till

February 1, 2002 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

A simple question about using starter fertilizers set off a long string of postings recently on the No-Till Farmer Web site. No-tillers also were inquiring about problems with fertilizer pumps and one person wanted to find out if he should buy a weight transfer system. If you are looking for a place to share your thoughts, ideas or philosophies, please visit www.no-tillfarmer.com.

What’s Been Learned From 30 Years Of No-Till Corn Plots

If you have any concerns as to whether no-till corn will really work, these researchers have found plenty of solid answers over the past three decades.

By K.C. Jaehnig posted on January 1, 2002

With one of the Midwest's longest-running studies of tillage methods and fertility coming to an end, Southern Illinois University researchers at Carbondale, Ill., can tell farmers three things for sure

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Licensing May Be Coming

By Frank Lessiter posted on December 1, 2001 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Mixing 2 tons of ammonium nitrate with motor oil, Timothy McVeigh produced enough cheap, yet powerful explosive to destroy the Oklahoma City federal building more than 6 years ago. Along with the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, these disasters may bring changes in the way you purchase fertilizer for your no-till fields.

Check These Critical Keys To No-Till Planter Efficiency

Keeping it simple is the key to increased no-till yields.

By Jordanna Smida posted on August 1, 2001 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

In the 17 years that Terry Schneider, of Shirley, Ill., has been no-tilling, he’s tried as many planter systems as there are. Even today, with the latest technology, Schneider says he’s come full circle.

Rethink Your No-Till Fertility!

Here’s why it may be impossible to take a precise soil sample out of a no-till field.

By Lynn Grooms posted on May 1, 2001 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

It's time for no-tillers to stop trying to create the perfect soil and concentrate instead on the plants themselves, maintains Hollis Waldon.

Drill Modifications Fit Needs

These Washington no-tillers built their own no-till drill to direct seed steep slopes.

By Holly Gray posted on February 1, 2001 | Posted in Equipment

To stop erosion on slopes as steep as 50 percent in the Skyrocket Hills near Prescott, Wash., Mike Thomas, Sr. and his son Mike, Jr., haven’t cultivated any ground since 1985.

Tackling No-Till Manure Concerns

There's no doubt that broadcasting manure has its share of problems. But these no-tillers say the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks.

By Katherine Meitner posted on December 1, 2000 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Since the dawn of time, farmers have been using manure to fertilize their fields. And why not? It’s cheap, there’s a lot of it and it yields definite advantages to producing a healthy crop.

Why No-Till Slows Global Warming

Results of a 10-year research study indicate no other system comes closer to helping solve the greenhouse gas situation than no-till.

By Frank Lessiter posted on December 1, 2000

No-Till's ability to hold on to soil carbon ranks right at the top among farming systems for slowing greenhouse gas concerns.

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