Articles by No-Till Farmer Editors

Early Promoter of No-Till on East Coast Passes Away

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on November 22, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Joseph Dewalt “De” Willard Jr., who founded Willard Chemical Co. in 1970 – later renamed Willard Agri-Service) – died Nov. 13.

Handling In-Row Challenges with No-Till Planter Innovations

Seed-depth control, residue management, fertilizer placement and more get a boost with the latest round of planting technology improvements.

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on January 2, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

With a new planting season in view, editors asked ag manufacturers to share their latest planter innovations to share in this edition of Conservation Tillage Guide.

Investing in Healthy Soil Brings Financial Rewards

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on March 6, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: American Farmland Trust

New case studies from American Farmland Trust explore the real economic returns that are being seen on farms across the country that adopt soil health practices.

No-Till, Strip-Tillers Competitive in 2018 National Corn Yield Contest

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on December 19, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

As weather systems pummeled corn-producing regions, growers using no-till or strip-till practices still raised 300-plus bushels per acre.

Veteran Indiana No-Tiller Passes Away

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on October 12, 2018

A true believer in no-till, Sam Swinford passed away on September 30. Having farmed all his life and no-tilled for 29 years at Flat Rock, Ind., Swinford believed in the many environmental and economic benefits of this reduced tillage practice.

Soil Testing, Cover Crops Prove Crucial to Fertility Management

The 10th class of Responsible Nutrient Management Practitioners utilizes yield maps, cover crops and variable-rate application in their successful quest for nutrient efficiency.

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on February 10, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Recognized for their successful fertility practices, Jake Kaderly of Monticello, Wis., Stuart Lawrence of Rosetown, Saskatchewan and Richard Lyons of Harvel, Ill., were honored as the 10th class of Responsible Nutrient Management Practitioners at the 2018 National No-Tillage Conference in Louisville.

No-Till, Cover Crop Expert Mike Plumer Passes

The former University of Illinois Extension educator died on Christmas night, but left an invaluable gift of no-till knowledge for growers to follow.

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on December 27, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

It’s with great sadness that we report that cover crop expert and consultant Mike Plumer passed away Dec. 25, 2017. The former University of Illinois Extension educator had been hospitalized in hopes of receiving a lung transplant next month.

Southern Rust Pushing into Southern Corn Belt

More yield damaging than common rust, growers advised to scout their fields in the event they need to treat for disease.

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on July 21, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Extension services in Nebraska, Kansas and Kentucky are reporting that southern rust is making a substantial push in their states, while farmers in Iowa, Illinois and Indiana are cautioned to scout due to recent confirmed sightings in their states.

Cover Crop, Conservation Leaders Honored at White House

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on November 3, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Twelve individuals were recognized for "exemplary leadership and innovation in agricultural production and education" during a ceremony on Oct. 26 at the White House.

No-Tillers Blaze a Path to Efficient Fertility, Higher Yields

No-tillers honored as Responsible Nutrient Management Practitioners say soil and tissue testing, cover crops and split fertilizer applications have made their crop fertility more efficient and effective.

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on March 20, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

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