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Reminiscing on No-Till’s Revolution

Four no-till pioneers share how they’ve seen the practice change over the last few decades and what factors will play a role in its future.

By Laura Barrera posted on October 20, 2021 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Soil Health

It’s been 50 years since No-Till Farmer launched, and a lot has influenced the practice in those five decades. From equipment and chemical innovations to government influence to cover crops and the soil health movement, many factors have impacted no-till — both good and bad.

The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.

The Benefits of Conservation Tillage

June 23, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

North Dakota farmers Joe Breker and Nick Vinje discuss how conservation-tillage practices fits into their farming operations. Breker was honored recently as a responsible nutrient practitioner by the Responsible Nutrient Management Practitioners Program. No-Till Farmer and Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers are co-sponsors of the program.

No-Tillers Blaze a Path to Efficient Fertility, Higher Yields

No-tillers honored as Responsible Nutrient Management Practitioners say soil and tissue testing, cover crops and split fertilizer applications have made their crop fertility more efficient and effective.

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on March 20, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

3 No-Tillers Honored for Responsible Nutrient Management Practices (2015)

Maryland, North Dakota and Pennsylvania growers share their efficient, effective fertility practices with no-tillers at the National No-Tillage Conference.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on January 16, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Three farmers have been honored for their efficient and effective use of applied fertilizer in their no-till systems.

Custom Planters Offer Advice And Money-Making No-Till Ideas

Early adoption of no-till led to requests for assistance and, eventually, a business that supplements their own farming.

By Ron Ross and Jeff Schmitt posted on April 1, 2006 | Posted in Equipment

Good business sense plus compassion for their fellow no-till farmers have partnered to create a scattering of custom no-till planting and/or equipment rental enterprises. Here are solid ideas from five entrepreneurs to think about, whether you’re a veteran or novice no-tiller.

Pros, Cons Of Narrow-Row Strip-Tilling

By Katherine Meitner posted on June 1, 2000 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

While some may be mulling over the possibility of narrow-row strip-tilling, no-tiller Joe Breker of Havana, N.D., decided to jot down on paper both the pros and the cons.

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How Do You Know if Your Disc Openers are Junk?

In this video, Precision Planting’s Clay Scott checks in with planter maintenance recommendations for John Deere, Case IH, Kinze and White disc openers. The 2025 National No-Tillage Conference takes place Jan. 7-10 in downtown Louisville, Ky. Reserve your spot at NoTillConference.com.

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