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Jim Leverich
No-Till Farmer's Conservation Ag Operator Fellow for 2022, Jim Leverich is a no-till farmer near Sparta, Wis. His 1,000 acre-farm has been in his family since 1864 and no-tilled since 1984. An innovator and educator, Leverich has 35-plus years of no-till and on-farm research experience, and possesses a deep, practical understanding of what makes no-till work. For his contributions while at the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Service, Leverich was named the No-Till Innovator of the Year (Research & Education category) in 2006. A talented presenter and writer, Leverich was a regular guest columnist for No-Till Farmer in 2011 when it earned the Gold Medal as the nation’s top newsletter from the American Society of Business Press Editors.
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Fall Spraying Helps Control Perennial Weeds
Actively growing weeds, varying herbicide modes of action and the level of residue are all key factors in fall weed-management programs.
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No-Till Notes
Take Soil Samples With Precision Ag In Mind
Define variability and create a plan with the help of an agronomist to maximize fertilizer efficiency and profits.
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No-Till Notes
Scout Fields, Check Combine For Better Yields And Safe Harvest
Evaluating no-till stands, residue and equipment can help you improve profitability at harvest-time this fall and for years to come.
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No-Till Notes
Assess Crop Perfomance Frequently This Season
Weekly scouting will help you discover what’s affecting your no-tilled corn and soybean yields and the changes you need to make for 2011.
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Prepare Your Post-Planting Checklist
Check the performance of your planter, starter fertilizer and early season weed control, and make preparations for effective sidedressing
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You’ve Got To Start With Clean No-Till Fields
There’s no substitute for a two-pass herbicide program to keep weeds from stealing nutrients and sunlight and hurting yield potential
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You’ve Got To Start With Clean No-Till Fields
There’s no substitute for a two-pass herbicide program to keep weeds from stealing nutrients and sunlight and hurting yield potential
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No-Till Notes: On-Farm Research Aided By Precision Tools
Replication, randomization of plots with today’s technology can help you learn a great deal about your farm more easily than ever
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Adopt Precision Ag Tools One Step At A Time
After purchasing precision equipment, make sure you collect the necessary data to properly use and profit from the technology
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