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The 7 Key Components of 300-Bushel No-Till Corn

Good soil structure & drainage are crucial to high yields, Fred Below says, while weather & fertility account for up to 180 bushels

By Ian Gronau posted on October 9, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

Like most agronomic researchers, Fred Below has spent his career chasing down the mix of in-field factors that create 300-bushel corn yields.

How Does No-Till Stack Up to 1-Pass Tillage?

By Noah Newman posted on August 3, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

The Illinois Corn Precision Conservation Management (PCM) program released data from 8 years of studies comparing the profitability of various tillage systems in east central Illinois. Among the key takeaways, no-till is a consistently profitable choice. Gary Schnitkey, Ag and Consumer Economics Professor with the University of Illinois broke it down during a recent webinar.

What’s More Profitable, No-Till or Tillage?

By Landon Swan posted on July 27, 2024

For the Illinois Corn Precision Conservation Management program's recent data analysis, no-till emerged as a consistently profitable choice with an average yield of 219 bushels per acre over the past eight years, despite lower power and direct costs.

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Video of the Week: Biologicals for Residue Decomposition

By Mackane Vogel posted on June 12, 2024 | Posted in Equipment

This one comes to us from Connor Sible, research associate at the University of Illinois and 2024 National No-Tillage Conference speaker. He checks in with an update on a residue management study.

How to Choose the Right Biological for Your Farm

Identify operational & crop goals before investing in a biological to maximize return on investment

By Jennie Kramer posted on May 28, 2024 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management

Conservation agriculture has inspired the fourth and newest class of crop input products to hit the market: biologicals.

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Ahead of the Curve

Turning Wastewater into Phosphorus Fertilizer

University of Illinois studies show struvite could recycle waste phosphates, reduce runoff pollution & possibly boost crop production

By Dan Crummett posted on January 26, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management

University of Illinois researchers have shown a substance separated from wastewater holds promise as a “triple win” for phosphorus (P) use in farming.

What's the ROI for Planting Cereal Rye Ahead of No-Till Soybeans?

January 25, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: University of Illinois

"The use of cover crops in modern Midwest corn-soybeans systems is in its infancy. However, strides are being made to make cover crops an economical part of agriculture."

No-Till Briefs: October 2023

August 31, 2023 | Posted in Equipment

No-Tillers Deserve Recognition for Sequestering Carbon
Shield tires from No-Till stubble
One Crop’s Trash Is Another’s Treasure
How Hot Is Too Hot for Corn?
Experience Key to Cover Crop Success
No-till, cover crop adoption lags in us
Cross Slot Champion Keith Saxton dies
Wheat Yields improved with no-till
Start clean with fall herbicide application

ADM Introduces New Crop Biostimulant

a global leader in agricultural origination and processing, today announced the introduction of its new agricultural biostimulant.

January 10, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: American Ag Network

ADM introduced NeoVita 43, a new agricultural biostimulant that boosts corn yields by improving nutrient use efficiency, Jan. 10.

Under Pressure: Tires Can Protect Soil, Increase Yields

Lowering your tire pressure without sacrificing performance can improve traction, lessen soil compaction, improve fuel usage and even raise yields.

By Laura Barrera posted on September 2, 2022 | Posted in Equipment

James Tuschner is confident no-tillers can increase their yields, and their bottom lines, just by making changes to their tires.

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Ponds, Panels, Pollinators: No-Till Innovator Takes Conservation to Next Level

On this edition of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, No-Till Farmer’s Conservation Ag Operator Fellow, Ray McCormick, showcases how he’s taking conservation ag to the next level in Vincennes, Ind., with ponds, solar panels, duck hunting and more.

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