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Ethanol Byproduct Might Control Weeds

July 1, 2007 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

The ethanol boom that has already increased corn prices could possibly help no-tillers even more in the future by reducing their need for herbicides.

Corn Stover A Second Crop?

By Mark Moore posted on May 1, 2007 | Posted in Residue Management

The value of the corn residue on your fields might be more than agronomic: A market for corn stover to feed ethanol production is expected to develop in the foreseeable future.

Determine Residue’s Value Now

When selling residue becomes an option, no-tillers will have to consider the residue needed for soil protection and the cost to replace lost nutrients.

By Mark Moore posted on May 1, 2007 | Posted in Residue Management

Corn residue generates increasing interest as a source of value-added products, most notably ethanol. But before you begin to collect corn stover, it’s important to realize the value of leaving residue for your no-tilled ground. Collecting the stover might offer some no-tillers a great opportunity to pull additional income from their fields; but for others, the value of the residue is greater if it is left on the ground.

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Ethanol Production From Corn Stover Called Possible Within The Next Year

March 1, 2007 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

With scientists progressing in their efforts to turn crop residues such as corn stover into ethanol, demonstration processing plants could begin using such materials within the next year, according to experts speaking during a recent conference at South Dakota State University.

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Where Will We Steal More Acres For Corn?

Even if the current ethanol demand cools, growing export demand will fuel the move to more continuous corn acres.

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 15, 2007 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

While ethanol is the shining star behind expanding corn production, not everyone believes the long-range outlook is good for filling a huge amount of U.S. oil needs with crop-based energy. But if the ethanol demand cools off, increased export demand will certainly pick up the slack and solidify the demand for still more corn acres.

Boom In Ethanol Production Could Dry Up If Water Shortage Problems Not Overcome

January 1, 2007 | Posted in Equipment, Water Management

If more efficient use of water isn’t made a priority, a shortage of available water could undercut the increasing production of ethanol, according to a report by the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP).

Push Continues For Residue To Be Used In Ethanol Production

Report by international group of private organizations advocates massive changes to expand no-tilling and residue collection; suggestions offered for the 2007 farm bill.

By Ron Perszewski posted on January 1, 2007 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

No-tillers could gain income for their crop residue as the United States seeks energy independence and relief from soaring oil prices.

More Corn, Less Soybeans

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 2006 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

With corn belt no-tillers expected to grow more corn and fewer soybeans next year, there are a number of major economic, yield and environmental concerns about making this rotational change.

2020 Vision

Here’s what a leading ag analyst eyes as major trends impacting no-tillers over the next 14 years.

By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 2006 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

During January’s 14th annual National No-Tillage Conference in St. Louis, Charlie Rentschler gazed into the crystal ball and came up with 11 major trends no-tillers will have to deal with by the year 2020.

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Ethanol Imports Could Undermine No-Tillers If Proposed Trade Agreement Ratified

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on August 1, 2005 | Posted in Crop Protection

A proposed international trade agreement could lead to a huge increase in ethanol imports, which in turn could prevent no-tillers from capitalizing on the growing use of corn-based ethanol for fuel, according to a group critical of the trade proposal.

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