MOVING FORWARD. Instead of heeding skeptics, weed scientist Glover Triplett and soil physicist David Van Doren initiated experimental no-till plots in Wooster, Ohio, in 1962 with the support of Ohio State University.
20 Questions: How Well Do You Know Your No-Till History?
Learn no-till’s history to understand the shoulders of those who you who you stand on today
The story of no-till is regarded by many as among the biggest advancements in farming since the tractor replaced the draft horse. For this installment of YOUR NO-TILL HISTORY, give your knowledge a test on these important moments in the practice’s history.
P.S. Readers of Frank Lessiter’s no-till history collection, Frankly Speaking and From Maverick to Mainstream: A History of No-Till Farming, may have an unfair advantage.
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The 2024 No-Till History Series is supported by Calmer Corn Heads. For more historical content, including video and multimedia, visit No-TillFarmer.com/HistorySeries.
