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What I've Learned from No-Tilling

No-Till Is Good For Everyone!

No-till is now at the point where it not only can improve soil structure and stop erosion, but could also have far-reaching effects on consumer preferences and human health.

By Ron Ross and Jill Clapperton posted on December 1, 2004 | Posted in Nutrient Management

One of the first things I like to do when I talk to no-till farmers is to explain why my long title – rhizosphere ecologist – fits right in with what they’re trying to achieve with direct seeding or no-tilling. (The terms are generally interchangeable).

Monsanto Puts Hold On Roundup Ready Wheat

Instead of being introduced as early as 2005, it may be 2012 before Roundup Ready spring wheat is released.

July 1, 2004 | Posted in Crop Protection

While numerous farm and environmental groups celebrated Monsanto’s decision to shelve its Roundup Ready spring wheat project, other farmers and organizations are not all that happy with the decision.

Danger! Soybean Rust Ahead!

Every grower has heard the warnings, but there is still doubt about how prepared we are to face this crop-killer.

By Ron Perszewski posted on July 1, 2004 | Posted in Crop Protection

Asian soybean rust is a foliar disease, notes Glen Hartman, a plant pathologist at the University of Illinois who is heavily involved in preparing the U.S. for its arrival, “and tillage per se should not interact with rust incidence or severity.”

Earthworms Revisted for Effective No-Tilling

Earthworms are an extraordinary asset to the development of healthy soil.

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 1, 2003 | Posted in Soil Health

As far back as the days of Aristotle, worms were referred to as the intestines of the soil.

What’s Been Learned From 30 Years Of No-Till Corn Plots

If you have any concerns as to whether no-till corn will really work, these researchers have found plenty of solid answers over the past three decades.

By K.C. Jaehnig posted on January 1, 2002

With one of the Midwest's longest-running studies of tillage methods and fertility coming to an end, Southern Illinois University researchers at Carbondale, Ill., can tell farmers three things for sure

Making A Case For Switching To Spring Nitrogen Application

Waiting to apply nitrogen has led this veteran no-tiller to trim fertilizer needs.

By Lynn Grooms posted on December 1, 2001 | Posted in Nutrient Management

After two springs of seeing that fall-applied nitrogen levels had dropped as fast as a high-tech stock, Jim Andrew knew it was time for a change.

Does Roundup Increase White Mold?

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 1, 2001 | Posted in Crop Protection

Back in 1997, a number of Michigan farmers found high levels of white mold disease in their soybeans. This was especially true in fields planted with Roundup Ready soybeans where weeds were controlled with Roundup Ultra herbicide.

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What’s Bean Yield Potential?

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 1, 2001 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Are you ready for as high as 100-bushel yields in your no-till soybean fields? Don’t think those figures are so far-fetched, as research being done in Ohio indicates such no-till yields are possible.

The Beck Perspective

July 1, 2001 | Posted in Crop Protection

"Welcome to the Sam’s Club of soybeans and the K-Mart of corn.”

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Butterflies Vs. Bt Corn

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2001 | Posted in Crop Protection

With considerable controversy surrounding the impact of Bt corn on butterflies over the past several years, recent research indicates the fear isn’t as great as once suspected.

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