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What I've Learned from No-Tilling

They Harvested 8,352 Acres Of No-Tilled Crops From 6,391 Acres

In the past 5 years, this operation has added 1,767 acres of no-tilled crops on eight more farms.

By Ron Ross and Mike Ellis posted on December 1, 2003 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

A lot has changed at the Worth and Dee Ellis farm in Eminence, Ky., since 1999 when No-Till Farmer published a story about our operation. We farm more land now.

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Quality Of Life Direct Seeding Tour Unites No-Tillers, Environmentalists

September 1, 2002 | Posted in Equipment, Seeding & Planting

Designed to bring together no-tillers and members of the environmental community, an early summer Pacific Northwest tour demonstrated the benefits of direct seeding and the challenges faced by growers moving to this crop production system.

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.

Seek New Equipment Strategies To Trim Your No-Tilling Costs

Taking a close look at your equipment may be a good way to whittle no-tilling expenses.

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 1, 2002 | Posted in Equipment

With equipment decisions being so critical with no-till, here’s how four Pacific Northwest growers keep costs in line while turning out top-notch yields at the lowest possible cost.

What No-Tillers Are Asking About Air Seeders

November 1, 2001 | Posted in Equipment

Here's a selection of questions and answers from the No-Till Farmer Web site "No-Till Online Forum" regarding no-till air seeders and drills.

Should You Go With a No-Till Air Seeder Or a No-Till Drill?

Residue levels and other no-till cropping concerns need to be considered before making a

By Lynn Grooms posted on November 1, 2001 | Posted in Equipment

When it comes to making a decision on whether to purchase an air seeder or drill for no-tilling soybeans, small grains or other crops, don't expect to reach any quick and easy answers.

Base Your No-Till Strategies On Technology, Patience

If you can envision a giant “Do Not Disturb” sign stretching over nearly 10,000 acres of northeastern South Dakota farmland, you’ll begin to understand the no-till philosophy of Cal and Erik Hayenga.

July 1, 2001 | Posted in Equipment, Seeding & Planting

When Erik Hayenga's grandfather (Cal’s father) quit raising corn in the mid-’60s because it wasn’t profitable, 40 bushels was a lot more common than 50 bushels per acre and that’s about as high as it went.

Seed Right!

All seeding rigs have their pros and cons, but here's a special design that's darn near perfect.

By Katherine Meitner posted on December 1, 2000 | Posted in Equipment, Seeding & Planting

I don't care who you are or where you live, seeding crops into your no-till fields is never a vacation. There’s always things that break down, conditions that are less than favorable or just not enough time in the day.

No-Till Air Seeder Fits High-Yield Goals

Developing a precise package is helping this New York farmer strive to reach his goal of producing 100-bushel no-till wheat yields.

October 1, 2000 | Posted in Equipment

After sitting in on a no-till air seeder roundtable session during the 1998 National No-Tillage Conference, Donn Branton was primed for action. What he’d heard convinced him to consider a new way to achieve the precision planting necessary for attaining 100 bushel per acre yields of soft red winter wheat.

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