Articles by Sierra Wolff

Mixing Science & Instinct Builds Bankable Strip-Till Results

By Steve Tesarik and Sierra Wolff posted on February 16, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Precision Agriculture

With my wife, Carrie, and son, Alex, we’re fifth and sixth generation farmers. When we got into strip-till and no-till, it was shortly after we ran into Ray Rawson at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville.

Growth of No-Till Movement Paced by No-Till Trailblazers

The 23rd Class of No-Till Innovators has supported the rise of no-tilling across the U.S. with their work supporting reduced erosion, better nutrient management and improved soil health.

By Sierra Wolff posted on January 11, 2019 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Three individuals and one organization are being recognized as the 23rd Class of No-Till Innovators for their commitment to the advancement of no-till farming.

Fighting Western Bean Cutworm and Protecting No-Till Corn Yields

These cutworms spreading from West to East are best dealt with by scouting and timely pesticide applications before larvae make it to the ear of corn, says entomologist Kelley Tilmon.

By Sierra Wolff posted on November 20, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection

As the western bean cutworm (WBC) has continued to spread across the U.S., managing the pest has become increasingly difficult.

Why Roots — Not Iron — are Key to a More Prosperous No-Till Future

Nuffield scholar and Merlin, Ontario no-tiller Blake Vince discusses valuable lessons learned abroad and at home about putting healthy soils and water first.

By Blake Vince and Sierra Wolff posted on October 19, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

We started no-tilling in 1983 and are still on that path today. For years, we’ve incorporated cover crops and now we’re using multi-species cover crops to protect the soil.

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