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No-Till Legends Honored

These four winners have played crucial roles in the advancement of no-till management systems across the U.S. and globally.

February 1, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

During the 19th National No-Tillage Conference, Syngenta and No-Till Farmer magazine honored the latest class of No-Till Innovators.

Tune Up Your Strip-Till Fertilizer Program

Strip-tillers share how they boost fertilizer efficiency by varying rates and mixing up timing, placement and equipment.

By Dan Zinkland posted on February 1, 2011 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Whether they’re veterans or rookies, six strip-tillers across the U.S. are paying close attention to their fertilizer programs to maximize profitable production of corn, soybeans and other crops

FRANKLY SPEAKING

In Nebraska, Federal Officials Maintain Strip-Till Is Not A Legitimate Funding Option As A Soil Conservation Practice

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2011 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

A few weeks ago, several readers indicated that National Resource and Conservation Service (NRCS) staffers in Nebraska are against funding strip-till projects. Instead, they’re attempting to make pure continuous no-till the favored tillage system.

List of Equipment For Sale, Wanted from NNTC On NTF Web Site

January 21, 2011 | Posted in Equipment

List of Equipment For Sale, Wanted from the 19th Annual National No-Tillage Conference has been posted on No-Till Farmer's Web site.

The Sweet Stench Of Conservation

By Darrell Bruggink posted on January 19, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops

If you are going to use radishes as a cover crop — and you certainly ought to consider them if they fit in your rotation and meet your objectives — you may want to take a special note of one of the side effects of these natural compaction relievers.

Starting 2011 Right With The National No-Tillage Conference in Cincinnati

By Darrell Bruggink posted on January 5, 2011

We're just a week away from the opening day of the 19th annual National No-Tillage Conference in Cincinnati, so we thought we'd make this edition of E-Tip a special issue.

Fires Scorch No-Till Profits

A no-tiller’s investment in crop residue can go up in smoke during field fires, but some steps can be taken to soften the blow

By Julie Orchard posted on January 1, 2011 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

As a no-tiller, you know crop residue is crucial to the success of the system. It protects the soil against the forces of wind and water erosion, provides food for earthworms and microorganisms and holds valuable nutrients.

Rooms Filling Up For 2011 National No-Tillage Conference

By Darrell Bruggink posted on December 8, 2010

The 19th annual National No-Tillage Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, from Jan. 12-15 is really shaping up to be a barnburner — at least that's what the recent hotel room reservation numbers are suggesting.

Getting The Most Out Of Nitrogen

No-tillers can improve their utilization of ‘N’ by measuring variability in their fields and taking advantage of biotech corn.

By John Dobberstein posted on December 1, 2010 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

There's more pressure than ever today for no-tillers to increase corn yields, and the challenge of high fertilizer prices and environmental regulations aren't going away either.

Looking Ahead To The 2011 National No-Tillage Conference

By Darrell Bruggink posted on September 22, 2010

Just a few quick-hitting items I'd like to share with you this week.

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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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