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Saving Soil A High Priority For Illinois No-Tiller

David Uchtmann puts 240 acres of marginal cropland into filter strips, quail habitat and sod waterways to keep dirt out of creeks.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on July 1, 2008 | Posted in Soil Health

While some farmers are driven purely to make a buck, you might say that David Uchtmann is driven to get a buck.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Strip-Till Handles Soil Challenges

But this grower says you won’t reap the full soil-building benefits of no-till or strip-till for 5 years.

By Tom Muller posted on July 1, 2008 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

When we decided that we wanted to no-till corn back in 1994, we knew we would face a tough challenge from our cold, wet spring soils. So, my brother Steve and I (with the support of our Dad, Dave) decided to try fall strip-tilling.

No-Tilling In Tough Conditions

Cover crops, multipurpose planter help Ontario no-tiller manage soils with high clay content.

By Mark Moore posted on June 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

On the north shore of Lake Ontario stands a piece of land that is circled by bays and inlets of the great lake.

Review Planter Performance; Apply Nitrogen Efficiently

While preparing to make sidedressed nitrogen applications, check early crop stands to see whether you need to adjust your no-till planter for next year.

By Jim Leverich posted on June 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management

Hopefully, your crop is off to a great start! Now is a good time to assess crop stands and learn from your planting-season management to see if there are things you should do differently.

Management That Makes Nitrogen More Efficient

Planter setup modifications and cover crops are helping an Indiana no-tiller improve his fertilizer efficiency while maintaining high corn yields.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on June 1, 2008 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Like many no-tillers, Mike Starkey got his start with soybeans. But after struggling to make no-till corn work, he practiced rotational tillage for more than a decade.

5 Ways to Improve Your No-Till Corn Planter

Before you drop seed into the ground this spring, consider these planter set-up techniques to improve your planting performance.

By Phil Needham posted on April 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment

The healthy futures prices for crop commodities probably has you chomping at the bit to get into the field and begin no-tilling your crops.

New Technologies Help Deliver Better Efficiency

Products that eliminate seed planting double-ups on end rows or apply only needed nitrogen rates can make no-tillers more profitable.

By Phil Needham posted on April 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management

While no-tillers ARE today enjoying high commodity prices, I think it’s fair to assume that they won’t continue too far into the future.

No-Till Notes

Get Seed Placed Properly

Planter adjustments and proper use of attachments are critical to uniform no-till seedling emergence and maximum yields.

By Jim Leverich posted on April 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Whether your no-till planter is ready to go this spring depends on whether you have the right attachments or make the proper adjustments to get seed placed uniformly at the correct depth and population.

Buying A Planter? Get To Know Your Dealer First

Apart from the technical and mechanical features of a new planter, growers need to expect more from their dealer. Here are some questions you should be asking before talking equipment.

February 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment

For growers, especially those who are newer to no-till, Dave Dum has some advice: pick your equipment dealer wisely when looking for a no-till planter.

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Get Your No-Till Planter In Good Shape For Spring

Here’s a checklist to help ensure that nothing critical to effective, efficient planting is missed before you head into the fields

By Ron Perszewski posted on February 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment

Given the importance of uniform emergence and a good plant stand, fine-tuning your no-till planter should be a must before spring arrives. Dave Moeller, an experienced no-tiller and ag consultant who operates Moeller Ag service in Keota, Iowa, offers the following guidelines for getting your planter ready.

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