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Legendary No-Till Advice

Maximizing Impact of Trillions for Conservation

By Randall Reeder posted on November 22, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Politics forces the federal government to scatter conservation program money among hundreds of different programs, making it hard or impossible to see a measurable impact.

Best of the Web

No-Till Highlights: March 30, 2023

March 30, 2023

No-Till Farmer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at the grower's realm from the lofty digital realm. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web. The Best of the Web series is brought to you by Totally Tubular.

Pennsylvania No-Tillers Mark 50 Years Without the Plow

By Brian O'Connor posted on August 4, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

The year Leroy Bupp and Jeff Frey planted their first no-till crops saw the release of the first commercial digital watch (price tag $2,100), the first Honda Civic, and "The Godfather."

Frankly Speaking

Dicamba Lessons Not Learned

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 26, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Water Management

Earlier this summer, many growers, suppliers and educators figured the lessons learned the hard way in 2017 and 2018 would dramatically reduce this year’s concerns about dicamba use on soybeans. Unfortunately, that hasn't proved to be the case.

Growth of No-Till Movement Paced by No-Till Trailblazers

The 23rd Class of No-Till Innovators has supported the rise of no-tilling across the U.S. with their work supporting reduced erosion, better nutrient management and improved soil health.

By Sierra Wolff posted on January 11, 2019 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Three individuals and one organization are being recognized as the 23rd Class of No-Till Innovators for their commitment to the advancement of no-till farming.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

Ignore the Naysayers: No-Tilled Cotton Pays Off

By John Dobberstein posted on December 13, 2018 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health

No-till cotton adoption in the Great Plains isn’t anything to write home about. But two no-tillers in Oklahoma and Texas are making the practice work while many of their neighbors are zeroing out the crop.

Soil Sampling for pH and Liming in Continuous No-Till Fields

May 15, 2018 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Kansas State University Extension

One question that commonly comes up with continuous no-till operations is: “How deep should I sample soils for pH?” Another common question is: “How should the lime be applied if the soil is acidic and the field needs lime?”

No-till on the Plains Plans Summer Events

May 24, 2017 | Posted in Soil Health

Producers can advance their soil health efforts by attending upcoming summer events presented by No-till on the Plains.

No-Till Notes

It’s More Than Just No-Till

Adding diverse crop rotations to no-till systems will move your operation in the direction of improved soil quality.

By Mark Watson posted on October 26, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health

Adding diverse crop rotations to no-till systems will move your operation in the direction of improved soil quality.

From the No-Till on the Plains Borad of Directors

A New Look, A New Partnership

A message from the No-Till on the Plains Board of Directors about a new partnership with Lessiter Media and Dryland No-Tiller.

August 24, 2016

A message from the No-Till on the Plains Board of Directors about a new partnership with Lessiter Media and Dryland No-Tiller.

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43 Years of Trying Something Different to Improve a No-Till System - David Brandt - NNTC 2015 Presentation - MP3 Download

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When David Brandt went from the fields of Vietnam to the fields of Carroll, Ohio, in 1971, the encouragement of his uncle and grandfather, as well as local consultants and farmers, gave him the push to “try something new.” Thus began a 43-year journey with no-till. View

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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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