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Soil Loosened By Winter Weather Makes No-Till A Viable Option

February 22, 2013 | Posted in Soil Health

Multiple freeze-thaw cycles, plus numerous wetting and drying cycles brought on by the arrival of enough snow and rain have made no-till an even more viable and attractive option for corn and soybean growers than it was last spring.

Precision Farming Powers No-Till Yield Quest

A culture of state-of-the-art information technology helps Indiana farmers Curt and Christopher Hudson reap the rewards of continuous no-till.

By Mark Parker posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Farming by the inch is what propels no-tillers Curt and Christopher Hudson closer to higher yields and increased profitability.

Building A Farm From The Ground Up

For Jim Kline, tiling, onfarm research and reduced tillage are a foundation for success, but ‘farming with integrity’ is the heart of his family’s operation.

By John Dobberstein posted on November 1, 2012

Having started his farming career as a high-school freshman, Jim Kline knows that building a farm can take a lifetime, and it can be undone in an instant by poor decision-making.

No-Till Showcased For Chinese Delegation

October 22, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Water Management

Source: AgriNews (LaSalle, Ill.)

Cover crops, no-till farming and more responsive nutrient management are key to farming in central Indiana and continue to be of much interest to representatives of other countries such as China.

Palmer Amaranth Populations Confirmed In Northwestern Indiana

October 20, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Purdue University

Purdue weed scientist's with the assistance of Purdue extension educators and various agricultural industry reps have identified corn and soybean fields in northwestern Indiana that have Palmer amaranth infestations.

Beck's Hybrids Expands Research And Distribution In Kentucky

August 6, 2012

Source: Beck's Hybrids

Beck's Hybrids is pleased to announce a site purchase in Henderson, Kentucky, Beck's first permanent location in Kentucky.

Stabilizers Boosting No-Till Nutrient Efficiency

Faced with high potential for nutrient loss, no-tillers are turning to stabilizer products that keep N and P in the right place and form.

By Mark Parker posted on August 1, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Faced with expensive fertilizer prices, fickle weather and the threat of activist regulators, no-tillers are using nitrogen stabilizers and other nutrient enhancements more than ever to avoid the losses between application and crop uptake.

9 Straight-Forward Ways To Boost No-Till’s Bottom Line

Soil testing, cover crops, tiling and a top-notch planter has helped no-tiller Jack Maloney hit corn yields topping 200 bushels.

By Martha Mintz posted on January 1, 2012 | Posted in Water Management

A systematic approach to no-till has Jack Maloney’s corn roots reaching deep and his yields hitting new heights.

40 Legends Of The Past 40 Years

Check out these highly talented folks who’ve had a tremendous impact on no-till since 1972.

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 11, 2011

As part of the 40th anniversary of publishing No-Till Farmer, we’ve selected a group of 40 individuals who have made tremendous contributions to the growth and popularity of no-till.

Editor's Note: This article is from the November 2011 issue of No-Till Farmer Conservation Tillage Guide. Not all details are current of this electronic posting.

No-Till Corn Grows In Indiana

October 31, 2011

Source: ISDA, Indiana Ag Connection

The latest bi-annual tillage transect results, compiled by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the Natural Resources Conservation Service for 2011, show that 23% of the Indiana's corn crop and 59% of soybean acreage were no-tilled.

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Sustainable Agriculture Summit Shines Light on No-Till, Strip Till & Cover Crops

During the Sustainable Agriculture Summit in Minneapolis, Minn., Carrie Vollmer-Sanders, the president of Field to Market who also farms in Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio, shared why it is important for no-tillers and strip-tillers to share their knowledge with other farmers.

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