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How We Did It: Video Docuseries

From Farmer to Innovator, Marion Calmer Paved the Way with Narrow Row Corn & the Tools to Harvest it

By Kim Schmidt posted on April 3, 2023 | Posted in Equipment

Marion Calmer had always thought he “just wanted to be a farmer,” but he’s a true innovator.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

Cutting-Edge No-Tillers Need Recognition

By John Dobberstein posted on May 13, 2021

If you’re a successful no-tiller today, congratulations! Making this practice work takes a lot of courage, as well as perseverance to push through the challenges. It’s time to honor those who helped you along the way.

Honoring Stalwarts, Pioneers in the No-Till Movement

By John Dobberstein posted on December 30, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Three individuals and one organization are being recognized as the 25th class of No-Till Innovators for their commitment to the advancement of no-till farming systems in North America and worldwide.

[Video] Combining Downed Corn with Calmer Corn Heads' 10-Blade BT Chopping Roll

September 25, 2020 | Posted in Equipment

Jay Dahl, Welding/Fabrication-Sales at Calmer Corn Heads, introduces Calmer Corn Heads' 12-Row, 30-Inch corn head and explains the advantages of using the 10-Blade BT Chopper Chopping Roll for combining corn. He also talks about the adjustments they made on the corn head when combining downed corn after the August 2020 wind storms.

Resources for Dealing with Downed Corn

By John Dobberstein posted on September 15, 2020 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management, Precision Agriculture

Here are some tips from No-Till Farmer and other sources for adjusting combine settings, managing disease, evaluating nutrient and residue issues and more in the wake of late-season stormy weather.

10 Tips for Managing Residue Both During and After Harvest

High-tech corn heads, straw choppers, vertical tillage and more can help growers get fields ready for the next growing season.

By No-Till Farmer Staff posted on July 22, 2020 | Posted in Residue Management

It’s often said that a successful season in a no-till system starts with last season’s harvest. That means how no-tillers and strip-tillers manage field residue can either help or hurt when it comes time to plant the following spring.

Unlocking the Yield Potential of No-Tilled Corn

No-tiller Darren Grumbine has logged 300-bushel-per-acre corn by taking care of the soil and managing nutrients efficiently and responsibly.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 25, 2020 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management

Darren Grumbine is leaving no stone unturned in his quest to maximize yield production on his no-till operation, whether that means tweaking equipment or casting a critical on eye on long-held assumptions about nutrient and disease management.

Recognizing Stalwarts in the No-Till, Soil Health Movement

The 24th class of No-Till Innovators have supported the adoption of cover crops, better nutrient management, improved soil health and timely, educational events and opportunities.

By John Dobberstein posted on January 9, 2020 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Three individuals and one organization are being recognized as the 24th class of No-Till Innovators for their commitment to the advancement of no-till farming systems in North America and worldwide.