Articles by Jordanna Smida

Sharpen Your No-Till Discs

A successful no-tiller shares how he gets his Deere 750 drill into the ground.

By Jordanna Smida posted on May 1, 2011 | Posted in Equipment

While moderating a roundtable session at last winter’s National No-Tillage Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, Paul Schaffert, a no-tiller and owner of Schaffert Mfg., fielded a question from a no-tiller who was having a difficult time getting his John Deere 750 no-till drill into the ground.

Herbicide Containment Area Reduces Chemical Risks

Preventative measures can save you plenty of headaches and money.

By Jordanna Smida posted on January 1, 2002 | Posted in Crop Protection

Your October issue of No-Till Farmer addressed pollution liability coverage under your farm’s insurance policy. But, even more important than your insurance coverage are the preventative measures you can take to contain a chemical spill if an accident happens.

Boosting Your Purchasing Power

By Jordanna Smida posted on November 1, 2001 | Posted in Equipment

With all the advanced technology today, some people still ask “Why the Internet?”

On The No-Till Soapbox With Jerry Crew

Views on compaction, biotechnology, ripping, erosion and plenty more.

By Jordanna Smida posted on November 1, 2001 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

No-tiller Jerry Crew may be outspoken and not always tactful, but he always means to be respectful when he steps onto his no-till soapbox.

Managing No-Till’s Own Livestock

Rely on earthworms to increase soil nutrients, drainage and yields in no-till.

By Jordanna Smida posted on November 1, 2001 | Posted in Soil Health

When you think of livestock, most likely you picture herds of cattle or hogs. But, not if you're Bob Neidigh of Bremen, Ind.

What If You Have An $86,000 Chemical Spill?

How good is your insurance coverage for chemical spills or accidents? You might be surprised.

By Jordanna Smida posted on October 1, 2001

When was the last time you really looked over your farm's insurance policy? When was the last time you read the fine print that details your farm pollution liability coverage?

Foam Vs. Precision Guidance

By Jordanna Smida posted on October 1, 2001 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Difficult visibility IN the field prompted no-tiller Ron Hoffman of Hebron, Ind., to consider switching from a foam guidance system to the Outback Guidance System.

Dirt-Cheap Soil Saver

No-tillers benefit in drying out residue from use of Phillips rotary harrow.

By Jordanna Smida posted on October 1, 2001 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health

Drying out soils and leveling ruts for earlier spring plant growth are seen as major benefits for using the Phillips rotary harrow in no-till situations.

Use Incentives To Expand No-Till Acres

Northeast Nebraska program boosts no-till interest, acres and yields by going from 8,382 acres in 1999 to 120,000 no-tilled acres this year.

By Jordanna Smida posted on October 1, 2001 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Precision Agriculture

When funding for conservation practices began to tighten in the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resource District (LENRD) in northeast Nebraska, a collaborative effort and new incentive program introduced more farmers to no-till and increased no-till acres.

Pumpkins To Christmas Trees

This no-till operation finds big cash crop benefits from no-tilling pumpkins.

By Jordanna Smida posted on October 1, 2001 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

No matter what time of year it is, your chances of tracking down no-tillers Ron Metzler and Randy Wissler, owners of Metzler & Wissler Farms, are probably about as good as winning the lottery.

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