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No-Till’s List of Legends

This roster of influencers has a tremendous legacy on no-till since its modest start in 1962.

By Frank Lessiter | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

As part of the 60th anniversary of no-till’s first commercial acres in 1962, No-Till Farmer updated its No-Till Legends list following the 30th anniversary of the National No-Tillage Conference in Louisville, Ky. This roster of “No-Till Legends” includes outstanding growers, educators and suppliers who have played a key role in the growth of no-till from 0 to 110 million acres in 6 decades.

No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators

[Podcast] No-Tilling on the Slopes of Washington State with John Aeschliman

In this episode of the “No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators” podcast, brought to you courtesy of Ingersoll & Agrisolutions, Frank Lessiter chats with John Aeschliman who no-tills on the steep slopes of the Palouse area of Washington State.

By Julia Gerlach posted on February 15, 2019

In this episode of the “No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators” podcast, brought to you courtesy of Ingersoll & Agrisolutions, Frank Lessiter chats with John Aeschliman who no-tills on the steep slopes of the Palouse area of Washington State.

Study: Conserving Soil and Water in Dryland Wheat Region

By Sylvia Kantor posted on January 23, 2015 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Washington State University

In the world’s driest rain-fed wheat region, Washington State University researchers have identified summerfallow management practices that can make all the difference for farmers, water and soil conservation, and air quality.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

Another Reason No-Till is Important to Your Bottom Line

By John Dobberstein posted on September 25, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

If you’re no-tilling, the benefits of the practice may, in the long run, extend beyond what you see on your own farm — and you may have a significant advantage against your conventional-tillage neighbor.

No-Till Works Under Tough Conditions

No-till offers more options than other tillage systems with John Aeschliman’s steep slopes, limited moisture and extremely hot summer weather.

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management, Water Management

No-tilling slopes as steep as 60% that receive as little as 12 inches of annual moisture and summer-time temperatures that frequently run over 100 degrees F., John Aeschliman has been successfully no-tilling in the Palouse area of eastern Washington for more than 40 years.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

Removing Barriers To Cover Crop Adoption

By John Dobberstein posted on June 5, 2013 | Posted in Cover Crops

It’s hard to describe the gauntlet that Emporia, Kan., no-tiller Gail Fuller has been run through in the past several months.

‘Quadbaler’ Swaths And Bales In One Pass

Washington no-tiller Byron Seney created an attachment that let him fasten a draper header to a tractor to swath and windrow wheat stubble for his baler.

By John Dobberstein posted on October 1, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

A Washington no-tiller has designed an attachment that allows him to use a draper header on his tractor to swath and bale wheat stubble in one pass.

40 Legends Of The Past 40 Years

Check out these highly talented folks who’ve had a tremendous impact on no-till since 1972.

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 11, 2011

As part of the 40th anniversary of publishing No-Till Farmer, we’ve selected a group of 40 individuals who have made tremendous contributions to the growth and popularity of no-till.

Editor's Note: This article is from the November 2011 issue of No-Till Farmer Conservation Tillage Guide. Not all details are current of this electronic posting.

Study Shows No-Till's Benefits For Pacific Northwest Wheat Growers

March 10, 2011 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

Source: USDA, Journal of Soil and Water Conservation

Wheat farmers in eastern Oregon and Washington who use no-till production systems can substantially stem soil erosion and enhance efforts to protect water quality, according to research by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists.

Trouble Ahead For GPS Reception?

March 1, 2011 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Source: By Charlie O’Brien, Vice President Agricultural Sector, Association of Equipment Manufacturers

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has plans for using the bandwidth next to the GPS spectrum and this could seriously damage the practices of precision agriculture.

Articles Tagged with ''Washington''

No-Till’s List of Legends

[Podcast] No-Tilling on the Slopes of Washington State with John Aeschliman

Study: Conserving Soil and Water in Dryland Wheat Region

Another Reason No-Till is Important to Your Bottom Line

No-Till Works Under Tough Conditions

Removing Barriers To Cover Crop Adoption

‘Quadbaler’ Swaths And Bales In One Pass

40 Legends Of The Past 40 Years

Study Shows No-Till's Benefits For Pacific Northwest Wheat Growers

Trouble Ahead For GPS Reception?

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