No-Till Persistence Tackles Tough, Cold Northern Soils
Moisture issues and a short growing season haven’t stopped the Hoenhauses from no-tilling corn, seeding covers and fertilizing efficiently.
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John Dobberstein
John Dobberstein is the Senior Editor of No-Till Farmer, Strip-Till Farmer, and Cover Crop Strategies. He previously covered agriculture for the Tulsa World and worked for daily newspapers in Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Joseph, Mich. This is John's second stint with Lessiter Media, the previous lasting almost 13 years.
Contact: jdobberstein@lessitermedia.com
Contact: jdobberstein@lessitermedia.com
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No-Till Innovators
Setting the Pace for Continued No-Till Growth
The 21st Class of No-Till Innovators is being honored for their efforts to promote the adoption of no-till and soil health principles.
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From the Desk of John Dobberstein
More Urgency Needed on Water Issues
With conservation milestones set for the Ogallala aquifer not even close to being reached, the federal government needs to readjust its priorities to preserve our country’s farming economies.
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Switch to No-Till Saves Soil, Boosts Nutrient Efficiency
Ron Neises sees more even crop emergence and less time cleaning waterways after converting his south-central Kansas farm to no-till practices two decades ago.
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Leaving the Comfort Zone for a Greener No-Till Future
Allen Below’s 7,000-acre farm in southeastern Missouri is undergoing a rapid transformation with the help of no-till practices, aggressive cover crop adoption and elimination of tillage.
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Stretch Out Residuals to Control Waterhemp
Rotating modes of action and crops, seeding cover crops and narrower rows could help beat back this voracious weed.
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Step-by-Step Approach Yields Early Success with No-Till Transition
Bruce Nelson is seeing improved drainage, stable yields and more organic matter after parking his tillage equipment and focusing on soil health and structure.
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