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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 No-Till Farming 101, 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.

Breaking Costly Pest Cycles With Cover Crops

December 19, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)

Buckwheat is gaining new popularity as a powerful weed-suppressing cover crop because of its quick establishment and dense growth.

Ohio Field Day Yields Tips To Enhance No-Till

No-tillers can use liquid manure and cover crops to improve their soil structure and yields if they follow some simple guidelines, experts say.

By Dan Zinkland posted on December 1, 2010 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

No tillers have many cover-crop options that can improve soil tilth, warm up temperatures at planting time, manage pest problems and much more, according to experts who spoke to about 100 no-tillers attending the Ohio No-Till Council’s field day earlier this fall.

No-Till, Profitability Going Hand in Hand

Josh Lloyd, the ASA’s 2010 National Conservation Legacy Award winner, uses yield mapping, cover crops and more to make no-till work.

By Mark Parker posted on November 1, 2010 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Conserving soil and improving the bottom line is a win-win scenario for Clay Center, Kan., no-tiller Josh Lloyd.

Industry News

May 1, 2010 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

Failing A Requirement For North Dakota No-Tiller

Constant change, integration and diversification not only saved Gabe Brown’s farm, but also helped it thrive in tough conditions.

By Martha Ostendorf posted on October 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

For North Dakota no-tiller Gabe Brown, failure isn’t an option — it’s a requirement. That’s because Brown believes constant change drives an ever-improving system.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Weigh Options, Make Adjustments, Enjoy The Progress

By Gary Sommers and Ron Ross posted on January 1, 2008 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Equipment

The shift to continuous no-tilling on our farm has more or less followed the development of planting equipment suited to this method of farming. Rock County, Wis., which borders northern Illinois, is the top soybean producing county in the state.

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No-Till Planter Adjustments, Upgrades Propel Next Generation of Conservation

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Cover Crops & Strip-Till Part of 200-Bushel Soybean Recipe

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin-Till, Smithville, Ga., strip-tiller and cover cropper Alex Harrell shares the main takeaway from his record-breaking 218-bushel soybean yield.

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