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Is No-Tilled Ground Worth More?

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2000 | Posted in Soil Health
With the introduction of our brand new No-Till Farmer Web site, we’re broadening the lines of communication with our readers. As a result, many no-till topics can now be discussed in-depth and online with other no-tillers around the country.
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No-Tillers Anonymous

From carbon emissions to earthworm excretions, no-tillers are sharing ideas to protect the environment and their bottom line.
By Susan K. Davis posted on February 1, 2000 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Soil Health
In his former career as a lawyer, Doug Luebke was attending a Supreme Court hearing in Pierre, S.D., when he stumbled into a no-till club conference in the same hotel.
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Map Out Soil Fertility!

With a true-color aerial photograph, you can determine your soil’s fertility management areas.
By Katherine Meitner posted on January 1, 2000 | Posted in Soil Health
When it comes to naming the ultimate goals of no-tillers, getting the soils back to the original state Mother Nature intended would be darn near the top of the list.
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Thank Goodness For Glomalin

August 1, 1999 | Posted in Soil Health
If you've ever been to a no-till gathering or conference, such as the National No-Tillage Conference, you’ve heard testimonial after testimonial about the soil metamorphism that occurs when making the switch from conventionally-tilled ground to no-till. Farmers say it better holds moisture, and isn’t easily disturbed; something especially beneficial to farmers prone to drought or erosion.
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Incredible No-Till Time, Money Savers

This no-tiller’s incredibly efficient operation saves time, money, labor—and sparked the curiosity of President Clinton.
By Katherine Meitner posted on August 1, 1999 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health
Finding time and money savers is always a top priority for no-tillers. It’s actually two of the reasons why most farmers switch to no-till in the first place. At least it was for Les Auer of Broadview, Mont.
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Researching Your Soil Needs

By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 1999 | Posted in Soil Health
A few weeks ago, I spent several days in Denver, Colo., sharing ideas with agricultural leaders about the importance of agricultural research. This was at a meeting where attendees advised the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) on assessing soil resource research programs and planning future research needs.
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When No-Till Needs A Helping Hand

Varying soil types often calls for equipment modifications, sometimes major ones.
By Katherine Meitner posted on February 1, 1999 | Posted in Soil Health
In a perfect world, every farm would have rich, fertile soil in which to plant a disease-free crop with their shiny new no-till planter to sell their product to a more-generous market.
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Back To The Basics

Technology certainly has its place, but it pays to first focus on Mother Nature.
By Katherine Meitner posted on February 1, 1999 | Posted in Soil Health
Despite all the talk about the latest technologies that claim to boost yields for no-tillers, Ray Rawson of Farwell, Mich., says the key to healthier crop life and higher yield is often overlooked by overzealous farmers.
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