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Laura Allen, Associate Editor, No-Till Farmer

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Clarity Sought On EPA’s Clean Water Act Proposal

By Laura Barrera posted on July 30, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

The National Farmers Union is asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to provide more clarity on its proposed rule for the Clean Water Act, and how the agency defines “waters of the U.S.”

Is Corn Hybrid Switching Necessary?

May 6, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: Penn State Extension

As corn planting gets off to a slow start in many areas one concern is whether we should think about switching hybrids.

No-Tilling Is No Remedy For A Shortage Of Moisture

While finding ways to save moisture in a drought is important, the real benefits of no-till are most apparent with normal weather conditions.

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 2012 | Posted in Water Management

Most no-tillers will agree that no-till saved considerable moisture last summer when compared to their neighbors using more intensive tillage systems. For many, the extra moisture resulted in higher yields and income in a growing season that was far from ideal.

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Not Fully Understanding Government Payment And Crop Insurance Rules For Cover Crops Could Spell Economic Disaster For Some No-Tillers This Year

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2012

Serious conflicts among government farm program and crop-insurance rules, regarding last fall’s seeding of cover crops, could lead to serious concerns regarding qualification for this year’s payments.

Farmers In The Southwest Suffering From Drought

By Darrell Bruggink posted on July 20, 2011 | Posted in Water Management

No-tillers in the Southwest have been suffering through severe drought conditions, though they are probably doing better than their conventional-till neighbors.

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Paraquat Ban In Europe?

By Mike Lessiter posted on October 1, 2007 | Posted in Crop Protection

Following an unprecedented court action in Sweden, it is possible that paraquat might soon be banned throughout the entire European Union.

Economics Is No-Till Key

By Mike Lessiter posted on October 1, 2006

While there are numerous environmental advantages to no-tilling, it’s difficult to overlook the money-saving benefits.

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