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Why Should the Manure Spreader Cross the Road?

Because it can save plenty of dollars in your no-till operation.

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 1, 2008 | Posted in Nutrient Management

When it comes to trimming fertilizer costs with low-cost nutrients from manure, most concerns center around timing and compaction issues, maintains Eric Debauch.

Is it Time to Replace Your Spray Nozzles?

Calibrating sprayers and checking nozzles step by step can prevent costly misapplication of your chemicals.

By Robert E. Wolf posted on February 15, 2007 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment

Given the high cost of applying pesticides in your fields today, replacement of worn nozzles is the best insurance against waste. The investment in a set of new spray nozzles is dwarfed by the cost of the chemicals being applied. But when should nozzles be replaced?

Twin Rows Take No-Tiller To His Best-Ever Corn Yields

After more than 20 years of no-tilling, Bob Myers finds that the unconventional approach produces better in his fields.

By Ron Perszewski posted on August 1, 2006 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management

Bob Myers believes in twin-row corn. By no-tilling corn in twin rows, 6 inches apart on 30-inch centers, Myers has been able to push his corn yields to more than 200 bushels per acre.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Management Duties And Profits Both Rise In Move To No-Tilling

Switching to no-till doesn’t necessarily mean more free time, but you will trade iron and tractor time for a thinking cap and a fatter wallet.

By Russell McLucas and Ron Ross posted on June 1, 2006 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

When people ask me for a quick answer to justify shifting to no-tillage, the best one I can come up with is this: Yield is not measured in bushels or tons per acre. Yield is measured in net dollars per acre. No-tilling equals more dollars in the bank.

Consider Liquid Manure For Fertilizing No-Till Fields

Used properly, incorporated liquid manure provides no-tillers another option for meeting crop fertilization needs in the face of ever-increasing nitrogen costs.

By Ron Perszewski posted on November 1, 2005 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Nitrogen costs keep rising, forcing no-tillers to examine fertilization program options and their impact on crops and the bottom line. For some no-tillers, liquid livestock manure might be an option — if they can overcome concerns about odors or the feasibility of incorporation.

Fewer Fields, More No-Tilled Acres, Less Machinery Dollars

Relying on no-till to meet conservation practice needs, this farm family turned 137 small fields into 10 larger ones.

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 1, 2004 | Posted in Equipment

When the Christensen family moved to a new farming location in southwestern Wisconsin 5 years ago, they took a hard look at the many benefits of no-tilling.

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Equipment Chats Pass The Off-Season

The pros and cons of equipment options are probably the most common discussions at www.no-tillfarmer.com.

By Ron Perszewski posted on March 1, 2004 | Posted in Equipment

It’s easy to tell that no-tillers want exactly the right tools for the job, especially when it comes to the big-ticket items needed in the fields.This month we offer another helping of insights and opinions to chew on while spring makes its way back to us.

Don’t Compromise Yield For Cheaper Fertilizer

While there are definite areas were you can scrimp and trim costs, cutting your fertilizer bill will probably bite you in the end if it lowers your yield even a little bit.

By Katherine Meitner posted on November 1, 2000 | Posted in Crop Protection

When it comes to today’s ag economy and farming, no one can argue the fact that times are tough.

Worry-Free No-Till Spraying

This new spray adjuvant improves consistency of herbicide performance and minimizes spray drift.

By Julie Orchard posted on May 1, 1998 | Posted in Nutrient Management

After using array in all burndown and post herbicide applications the last two years, John Obery has peace of mind.

Save Money, Time With ATV Spraying

This no-tiller saw his doubts about vehicle diminish after witnessing its multiple uses.

By Joe Shinners posted on April 1, 1998 | Posted in Equipment

Gregg Orr was skeptical the first time he heard about using an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) for spraying. But after a friend brought an ATV to Orr's 1,200-acre farm for a demonstration, Orr has been sold on ATVs and their multiple uses for his operation.

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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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