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Brighter Future Emerges with No-Till

South Dakota grower Brent Ireland and family find no-till adoption, and a more diverse crop rotation, is the best combination for a more sustainable farm operation.

By Loretta Sorensen posted on May 14, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Residue Management

It’s been at least 30 years since Brent Ireland’s Dad and uncle started exploring the benefits of no-till on the Ireland Brothers farm near Martin, S.D.

The Secrets of No-Till Yield Champions

No-tillers David Hula and Kip Cullers say spoon-feeding crops at the right time, intensive scouting, healthy soils and even emergence have helped them raise contest-winning corn and soybean yields.

By John Dobberstein posted on April 17, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

One of the most valuable lessons David Hula learned about farming came several years ago from a towering former NFL player turned DuPont Pioneer agronomist.

Eugene Keeton, Inventor of Seed Firmer, Passes Away

Keeton’s insightful approach to handling farmer challenges helped him build several planter inventions that led to better crop stands and yields for no-tillers.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 13, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Keeton's insightful approach to handling farmer challenges helped him build several planter inventions that led to better crop stands and yields for no-tillers.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Breaking Through The Plow Pan, Taking No-Till To New Heights

Ralph Upton Jr. didn’t know how his early gamble on no-till and cover crops would pay off, but he’s reaping the rewards for his sustainable investment.

By Ralph Upton and Martha Mintz posted on June 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

If we’re talking cover crops, I could keep a person up all night. Cover crops are truly amazing in what they can accomplish, and the number of different hats they can wear on the farm.

Tillage Radish Honored As Top No-Till Product Of 2012

From no-till attachments to spraying equipment to crop protection, no-tillers voted for the best-performing products, across 13 categories, for their farm operations.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment

A product that serves as a foundation for innovative no-tillers looking to reduce compaction and enhance soil tilth has taken the top prize as No-Till Product Of The Year for 2012.

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Precision Planting To Be Acquired By Monsanto Co.

July 1, 2012 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

In late May, Monsanto Co. announced they planned to purchase the Precision Planting operation from founders Greg and Cindy Sauder.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Strong Bonds Move No-Till Forward

Close relationships with his father, fellow farmers and local researchers helped Joel Douglass successfully switch to no-till and reclaim unproductive fields

By Martha Mintz posted on June 1, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

You can look at my Social Security statement and identify the exact year that I implemented no-till farming.

6 Advancements That Have Helped No-Till Grow

Agricultural manufacturers and farmers have played key roles in the development of no-till from its pioneering days to its modern-day look.

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Residue Management

Agricultural manufacturers and farmers have played key roles in the development of no-till from its pioneering days to its modern-day look.

50 Years Of No-Till Milestones

Technology, research and sheer determination transformed no-till into a profitable practice that now spans 90 million U.S. acres.

By John Dobberstein posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment

As no-till farming celebrates its 50th year in the U.S., it’s important to remember how its acceptance and growth came about.

25 Tips To Get Drills, Planters In Tip-Top Working Order

No-tillers, equipment experts share their annual drill and planter maintenance checklists that are must-dos for successful stands.

By Martha Mintz posted on February 1, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

There may be nothing worse for no-tillers than heading to the fields in the spring and being sidelined by a maintenance issue with their planter — especially if the window of opportunity to plant is tight and the breakdown could have been avoided.

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On this edition of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, No-Till Farmer’s Conservation Ag Operator Fellow, Ray McCormick, showcases how he’s taking conservation ag to the next level in Vincennes, Ind., with ponds, solar panels, duck hunting and more.

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