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Downsizing Downpressure

Among the dozens of ways to refine your no-till system, understanding and respecting downpressure can be a key to boosting yields and reducing unnecessary problems.

October 1, 2004 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

The Reed family members are some of no-till’s biggest advocates. But the Washington, Iowa, farmers don’t say no-tilling is the perfect, cookie-cutter method. Instead, they say, while no-till is the best way to be a good steward of the land and a profitable farmer, it does take some know-how.

Nitrogen 101

Switching to no-till is the best thing you can do for your soils. But soil management can be tricky. The key is understanding nitrogen.

September 1, 2004 | Posted in Nutrient Management

If ever there was an article to pass on to neighbors who have talked about switching to no-tilling but haven’t because of the horror stories they’ve heard about the transition period, this is the one.

The Big Three

No-tiller Paul Reed pays particular attention to three aspects of his operation to drive up corn yields and profit.

July 1, 2004 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

“No-till soybeans have caught on a lot faster than no-till corn. We want to close that gap,” says Paul Reed, who no-tills in Washington, Iowa, with his brothers and father.

Internet Questions You Always Wanted Anwswered, But Didn't Know To Ask

Part Two: Farming Resource Web Sites

By Jordanna Smida posted on July 1, 2001

Finding the No-till information you need on the Internet can sometimes be a challenge. But beginning with a few solid farming resources can help you focus your quest for the right information.

No-Till Weed Shifts Alarming

Resistance is increasing as weeds adapt to different tillage practices, rotations and herbicides.

By Joe Shinners posted on October 1, 1998 | Posted in Crop Protection

Doug Buhler is as concerned about weeds as any no-tiller. The weed specialist from Ames, Iowa, is apprehensive about the increased resistance to herbicides that weeds are showing in an ever-increasing frequency.

Why Nutrient Cycling Varies

June 1, 1998 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Since farmers often wonder how stratification affects no-till, Jeff Schoenau tackled a few frequently asked nutrient cycling questions.

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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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