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No-Till Investment Pays Off for Montana Farmer

Jason Camp & family switched to no-till practices nearly a quarter century ago & have logged better soil health & higher yields

By John Dobberstein posted on November 22, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment

Although wheat-fallow is a popular practice among many farmers in Montana, a large number have converted to no-till practices in hopes of retaining soil moisture and improving yields.

Early Promoter of No-Till on East Coast Passes Away

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on November 22, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Joseph Dewalt “De” Willard Jr., who founded Willard Chemical Co. in 1970 – later renamed Willard Agri-Service) – died Nov. 13.

Treated Seed: a No-Till Necessity in Some Climates?

By Jennie Kramer posted on November 21, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Roy Pfaltzgraff carried out an experiment on his 2,000-acre farm to ascertain whether treated seed is needed his farm’s moisture-limited environment.

Honoring a No-Till Legend

Online Coverage: No-Till Innovator, Mentor Bill Richards Passes

By John Dobberstein posted on November 20, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Soil Health

Here's is digital coverage of the life and accomplishments of Bill Richards, the 93-year-old Circleville, Ohio no-tiler and former NRCS chief who passed away recently. Richards was one of the first farmers in the U.S. to no-till an entire farm operation. He inspired countless growers across the country and internationally to adopt and evolve no-till practices.

Minnesota No-Tiller Double-Crops Soybeans & Triticale

By Noah Newman posted on November 17, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Time now for a good old fashioned Farmer Feature. Let’s head out to Lewiston, Minn., to catch up with longtime no-tiller Luke Miller. We joined him in the cab as he harvested triticale in early June. Miller grows feed for his 700 cows. And he has a pretty unique rotation.

No-Tiller Jimmy Emmons Vying for Secretary of Agriculture in Trump Administration

By John Dobberstein posted on November 17, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Water Management

Emmons said in a LinkedIn post Sunday he was “very honored and excited” about the opportunity should it come to fruition. “We are at a critical time for our soil, food and human health. We welcome the challenge before us at USDA if we get the opportunity.”

Ray McCormick’s Conservation Buffer

By Mackane Vogel posted on November 16, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Earlier this week we paid another visit to this year’s Conservation Ag Operator Fellow, Ray McCormick in Vincennes, Ind., and one thing about Ray is that even when it’s the “off season,” he’s still thinking ahead for next season and doing what he can with cover crops.

‘Grandfather of No-Till’ Bill Richards Passes, Leaving Behind Conservation Legacy

By John Dobberstein posted on November 13, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Soil Health

After pioneering no-till practices on his Circleville, Ohio farm – becoming one of the first to do it on an entire farm operation – Richards was tapped to serve as chief of the NRCS, then known as the Soil Conservation Service.

Tips for Negotiating Reasonable Land Rent in Times of Low Market Prices

November 11, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Nutrient Management

How can you, the farm manager, help your landowners understand the impacts of lower prices and high input costs on profits? Michigan State University Extension shares some ideas.

New Wheat-Triticale Hybrid Confirmed in Kansas

November 11, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

While the “quadrotriticale” has an overall low fertility, it may show up more in areas where a lot of triticale cover crops are being used, Kansas State University Extension says.

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Ponds, Panels, Pollinators: No-Till Innovator Takes Conservation to Next Level

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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No-Till Investment Pays Off for Montana Farmer

Early Promoter of No-Till on East Coast Passes Away

Treated Seed: a No-Till Necessity in Some Climates?

Online Coverage: No-Till Innovator, Mentor Bill Richards Passes

Minnesota No-Tiller Double-Crops Soybeans & Triticale

No-Tiller Jimmy Emmons Vying for Secretary of Agriculture in Trump Administration

Ray McCormick’s Conservation Buffer

‘Grandfather of No-Till’ Bill Richards Passes, Leaving Behind Conservation Legacy

Tips for Negotiating Reasonable Land Rent in Times of Low Market Prices

New Wheat-Triticale Hybrid Confirmed in Kansas

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