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50 Years Of No-Till Milestones

Technology, research and sheer determination transformed no-till into a profitable practice that now spans 90 million U.S. acres.

By John Dobberstein posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Seeding & Planting

As no-till farming celebrates its 50th year in the U.S., it’s important to remember how its acceptance and growth came about.

No-Till Proves Its Worth

By John Dobberstein posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Seeding & Planting

When Allan Brooks and his father, Gil, started no-tilling vegetable crops in northern Wisconsin more than 40 years ago, they paid their penance.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Stewarding The Birthplace Of No-Till

Sharing and learning are still cornerstones for the Young family, who planted the first commercial no-till field in southern Kentucky 50 years ago.

By John Young and Martha Mintz posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection, Seeding & Planting, Water Management

My father, Harry Young, wasn’t a shy fellow. If he was going to do something, he’d do it out in the open and let the chips fall where they may. The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.

2,4-D Resistant Waterhemp Found In Nebraska

October 21, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska

A waterhemp population from southeast Nebraska has been confirmed to be resistant to 2,4-D, but the resistant population is believed to be limited to a few fields.

Reminders For Controlling Weeds After Harvest

October 19, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Illinois

Applying herbicides in the fall may help farmers save time in dealing with winter annual weeds next spring during planting time, says Aaron Hager, University of Illinois Extension weed specialist.

2,4-D Returns to Fight 21 Glyphosate-Resistant Weeds

October 15, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Jennifer Shike, University of Illinois

Many might consider 2,4-D a dinosaur, but it may be the best solution for growers fighting weed resistance today, said Dean Riechers, University of Illinois associate professor of weed physiology.

Getting A Jump On Invasive Plant Management

October 14, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Steve Young, Weed Ecologist, West Central REC, University of Nebraska

With perennial plants, including many invasive plant species, things change in the fall, because instead of just producing seed, plants begin storing resources underground.

One-Pass Herbicide-Fungicide Options Emerge For No-Tillers

Citing promising research, the ag-chemical industry recommends tankmixing fungicides and herbicides for V5 corn applications.

By Martha Mintz posted on October 1, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Tank mixing fugicides and herbicides is the latest use strategy in the fast-developing corn fungicide market.

Overcoming The Myths Holding Back No-Till

If you’re going to be successful in transitioning to no-till, you must avoid these numerous no-till farming fallacies.

October 1, 2011

While actually preparing a farm for no-till is getting rather basic these days, preparing yourself or neighbors to successfully make the shift to no-till is much more difficult.

Use A ‘Systems Approach’ To Boost No-Till Yields

Spreading residue, staying ahead of weeds and striving for uniform growth can help no-tillers get more out of every acre

By John Dobberstein posted on October 1, 2011 | Posted in Residue Management

One tip often shared by yield-contest winners is keeping no-till field conditions uniform, with even plant growth and competition for moisture and nutrients, says University of Nebraska Extension engineer Paul Jasa.

Videos

Farmer Shares Formula for Better No-Till Corn Emergence

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, longtime no-tiller Ross Bishop shares some of the keys to achieving even corn emergence with no-till.

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Conservation in Action Tour 2025 -- Sioux Falls, S.D.

Date: 05/06/25

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From Sioux Falls, S.D. attendees will travel to innovative farms that showcase best practices in conservation agriculture, hear from inspiring speakers and experience behind-the-scenes industry stops that will make the 2025 planting season a memorable one.

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