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The Strip-Till Advantage

By Jordanna Smida posted on August 1, 2001 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

In an online discussion on the Farmer’s Forum, some no-tillers addressed the advantages of strip-tilling. Here’s their thoughts:

Trim ‘em Back!

No-tillers are eliminating the mud buildup on Keeton seeding attachments by trimming back the plastic tail.

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2001 | Posted in Residue Management

With earlier no-tilling and seeding into wet soils, many no-tillers across the Corn Belt have seen a buildup of mud on Keeton seeding attachments.

Will No-Tilled Corn Be Profitable In 2001?

A four-member National No-Tillage Conference panel explores the issue.

By Jordanna Smida posted on March 1, 2001 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

This year's National No-Tillage Conference raised interesting questions on whether or not no-tilled corn will be profitable in 2001. Four panelists joined forces to bring no-tillers 22 different tips on how to make no-tilling corn profitable.

When Saplings Invade Your No-Till Fields

By Holly Gray posted on September 1, 2000 | Posted in Crop Protection

Flor long time no-tillers, young trees sprouting up in fields can often be a problem. So how do you get rid of these invasive saplings?

8 Ways To Bigger No-Till Profits

While he’s hesitant to call these secrets, Ed Winkle lets the cat out of the bag as to how he affordably boosts his clients’ no-till yields.

By Katherine Meitner posted on May 1, 2000 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management

If there's anything you can't accuse Ed Winkle of being, it's narrow minded.

Set Your No-Till Planter RIGHT!

Nothing has a bigger impact on yields than properly adjusting your no-till planter.

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2000 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Ask Ed Winkle how to raise profitable no-till corn yields and he'll tell you it starts with your planter.

Des Moines Conference Recognizes No-Till Innovators

By Katherine Meitner posted on February 1, 2000 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Even though they may be as different as night and day, no-till innovators were honored for their ideas and methods that they brought to no-till farming at the eighth annual National No-Tillage Conference in Des Moines, Iowa.

Wetter Is Better?

From the dusty dry areas of the country to the places where conventional farmers are spinning tractor tires in the mud, this new no-till system can successfully plant in almost any condition.

By Katherine Meitner posted on December 1, 1999 | Posted in Water Management

With record breaking droughts, winds and downpours shattering farmlands in many areas around the country, this year was particularly tough for no-tillers to plant and harvest on time and still get a decent crop.

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On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin-Till, southern Indiana no-tiller Ray McCormick shows off the unique features of his Horsch Maestro 2430 planter. Meanwhile, 40 miles east of McCormick, Strip-Till Innovator Award recipient Chris Perkins shows how chains on his planter deliver ROI in more ways than one.

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