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[Podcast] Managing Resources Using No-Till with Dick Wittman

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by Terrasym, Frank Lessiter talks with Idaho no-tiller Dick Wittman about his transition to no-till, his resource management mindset and how Wittman is positioning the next generation of farmers in his family for success

By Michaela Paukner posted on November 5, 2021 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by Terrasym, Frank Lessiter talks with Idaho no-tiller Dick Wittman about his transition to no-till, his resource management mindset and how Wittman is positioning the next generation of farmers in his family for success

Why No-Tillers are Amazing

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 7, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

With ag prices in the dumpster, it’s easy to become discouraged about what’s happening on America’s farms. But if you awoke in Indianapolis after a 5-year nap, you wouldn’t have known prices were down.

Why No-Tillers are Amazing

February 7, 2019

With ag prices in the dumpster, it’s easy to become discouraged about what’s happening on America’s farms. But if you awoke in Indianapolis after a 5-year nap, you wouldn’t have known prices were down.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Making No-Till ‘Conventional’ is the Goal

Dedication to conservation and community has driven Dick Wittman and his family business partners to pursue no-till and share knowledge.

By Dick Wittman and Martha Mintz posted on January 13, 2018 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

We’re not farmers, ranchers or loggers — we’re resource managers. That’s one of many mindset shifts our family has made as we transition from generation to generation farming wildly varying terrain near Lewiston, Idaho.

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The Federal Government's Prediction 35 Years Ago That 54% Of All U.S. Row-Crop Ground Today Would Be No-Tilled Was Way Too Optimistic

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 11, 2011

Some 35 years ago, U.S. Department of Agriculture staffers predicted we’d see more than half of all U.S. cropland being no-tilled by now. The 1975 report also indicated that by 2010, 41% of the ground would be minimum tilled and only 5% conventionally tilled.

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Get Paid For No-Tilling!

By Frank Lessiter posted on October 1, 2003 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

As no-tillers attempt to cash in on funds available through the 2002 Farm Bill, many are finding themselves at a disadvantage. Instead of being credited for doing a good job of conserving their soils, they’re being punished for having already seen the many benefits of no-tilling.

Use New Farm Bill To Expand No-Till

No-tillers are already ahead of the curve in making the transition to lower-cost methods of farming.

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 1, 2002 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

As a family farm manager and longtime participant in farm policy development, Dick Wittman has mixed emotions about how the new farm bill will influence the behavior of no-tillers.

Seek New Equipment Strategies To Trim Your No-Tilling Costs

Taking a close look at your equipment may be a good way to whittle no-tilling expenses.

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 1, 2002 | Posted in Equipment

With equipment decisions being so critical with no-till, here’s how four Pacific Northwest growers keep costs in line while turning out top-notch yields at the lowest possible cost.

Be Money Smart!

While purchasing a drill or planter is the right way to go when transitioning, it may not always be the most cost-effective option.

By Katherine Meitner posted on August 1, 2000 | Posted in Equipment

Dick Wittman is one smart cookie. Nothing that’s remotely involved with his 11,000-acre operation passes across his desk without his personal, careful examination. And its paid off in a big way.

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[Podcast] Managing Resources Using No-Till with Dick Wittman

Why No-Tillers are Amazing

Why No-Tillers are Amazing

Making No-Till ‘Conventional’ is the Goal

The Federal Government's Prediction 35 Years Ago That 54% Of All U.S. Row-Crop Ground Today Would Be No-Tilled Was Way Too Optimistic

Get Paid For No-Tilling!

Use New Farm Bill To Expand No-Till

Seek New Equipment Strategies To Trim Your No-Tilling Costs

Be Money Smart!

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