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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

jdobberstein@lesspub.com

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No-Till, Precision Ag Highlighted At Farm Bill Hearing

By John Dobberstein posted on February 29, 2012 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

NRCS, FSA propose streamlining and reform as lawmakers debate funding for conservation-title programs like EQIP and CRP.

March 2012 Poll: Cropping Changes in 2012 vs. 2011

By John Dobberstein posted on February 16, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

From February 16th, 2012 - March 15th, 2012, we asked No-Till Farmer readers: "Are you planning any cropping changes heading into 2012 vs. 2011?"

No-Till Yardstick Partnership Announced

By John Dobberstein posted on February 15, 2012

If you’re looking for ways to wring more profit from no-till, the answers might be closer than you think: Your own farm.

Biosolids, Technology Boost Dryland No-Till

Nutrient-laden sludge, terraces, precision ag and equipment improvements help Nebraska no-tiller reclaim unproductive fields.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 1, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Water Management

Had Dave Nielsen simply accepted the early tales of frustration he heard, no-till might not have become the dominant practice on his dryland farm. Instead, he decided to place more trust in early no-till innovators and university experts in his area.

No-Till Difference Makers Honored

The latest class of No-Till Innovators have strived to improve no-till practices and help farmers be better stewards of farmland.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 1, 2012 | Posted in Cover Crops, Water Management

During the 20th National No-Tillage Conference, Syngenta and No-Till Farmer honored the 16th class of No-Till Innovators.

February 2012 Poll: Drainage Methods On Your Farm

By John Dobberstein posted on January 16, 2012 | Posted in Water Management

From January 16th, 2012 - February 15th, 2012, we asked No-Till Farmer readers: "What type of drainage methods do you use on your farm?"

Ohio No-Tillers Find Promise In Precision Technology

Gary and Scott Mavis improved their farm’s bottom line by no-tilling and embracing intensive soil-testing and variable-rate technology.

By John Dobberstein posted on January 1, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Conversation is more than a buzzword in northwest Ohio, and Gary Mavis and his son, Scott, are turning their no-till farming operation into a showcase.

Try An ‘Attitude Adjustment’ To Boost Soybean Yields

No-tillers should plant earlier, control weeds better and capitalize on seed-treatment technology to get the most out of every plant, a soybean specialist says.

By John Dobberstein posted on January 1, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

When soybean prices were hovering around $5 a bushel several years ago, farmers could justify their decision to plant, fertilize and spray their corn crop first.

NRCS Promises More Help, Flexibility With Nutrient-Management Programs

By John Dobberstein posted on December 20, 2011 | Posted in Nutrient Management

The USDA's NRCS plans to put more technical staff in the field to help farmers implement voluntary conservation practices that reduce nutrient runoff and protect the environment.

Two Legends Who Gave No-Till A Lift

A savvy for problem solving helped two rural Kentucky farmers invent planter attachments and technologies that changed the game for no-tillers.

By John Dobberstein posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Precision Agriculture

While many innovative farmers and manufacturers have played important roles in the growth of no-till, two men perhaps loom the largest — no-tiller Eugene Keeton and Howard Martin, the founder of Martin Industries.

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