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2018 National No-Tillage Conference

[Video] Ag Leader at the 2018 National No-Tillage Conference

February 26, 2018 | Posted in Equipment

No-Till Farmer caught up with Russ Morman, Sales Representative for Ag Leader at the 2018 National No-Tillage Conference in Louisville KY. A title sponsor of the event, Russ spoke about how Ag Leader is helping no-tillers address their farming challenges.

Conquering Stubborn Soils and Residue with a Switch to Strip-Till

Seeding and fertilizing experimentation enables Nebraska farmers to better manage residue, convert poor fields into pivotal performers.

By James DeGraff posted on January 13, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Residue Management

Conventional wisdom is overrated for Nickerson, Neb., farmers Kirk Brand and Brent Willnerd, especially when it comes to getting the most out of their 2,600-acre corn and soybean operation.

New Axial Combines from AGCO

September 11, 2017 | Posted in Equipment

Source: AGCO

AGCO announces its new Ideal harvester series, designed as top range axial combines for world markets.

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Even With Two New Climate Change Reports Predicting Disastrous Weather Extremes, There Are New Opportunities For Long-Term No-Till And Cover Cropping

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 1, 2014

Killer heat waves, melting ice sheets that will raise ocean levels, higher night-time temperatures, more drought, increased humidity, stronger storms, changing rainfall patterns and new threats from weeds, pests and diseases due to changing weather conditions.

No-Till And Organic: Combination Has Its Challenges, Rewards

With high demand for organic grain, there could be opportunities for no-tillers to get into organic production. But is it worth the time and effort?

By Laura Barrera posted on February 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops

If no-tillers were ever considering getting into organic production, now may be the perfect time.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

Removing Barriers To Seeding Cover Crops

By John Dobberstein posted on November 6, 2013 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

An obstacle no-tillers often cite for not using cover crops in their rotation is getting them established in a timely manner after corn and soybean harvest so they get optimum growth and benefit. This is especially true in colder northern climates, where the growing season is shorter.

Cover Crop Enthusiasm Helps No-Tiller Get More With Less

Spurred on by a payoff in soil quality and reduced inputs, Missouri no-tiller Bruce Bartlett is overcoming cover-crop challenges to improve his no-till system.

By Mark Parker posted on September 1, 2013 | Posted in Cover Crops

Cover crops are driving the roots of Bruce Bartlett’s corn a little deeper into the southwest Missouri soil and delivering bonus fertility to boot.

Hitting 300-Bushel Corn With No-Till

By John Dobberstein posted on May 15, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection, Soil Health

Three editors at No-Till Farmer hit the road last week to make eight farm visits in Pennsylvania and Maryland over the course of just 3 days. We were reminded again why no-tillers are some of the most innovative and persistent growers you’ll ever find.

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More True No-Till Is Coming

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2012

While he doesn't pretend to be an expert on no-tillage, Jim Budzynski has been around agriculture a long time. As a result, the Carmel, Ind., agronomist and soil scientist has developed four “E” barriers to the adoption of any major change in agricultural practices.

Take Two Cuts In One Pass

This Washington producer added a second cutter for more effective management of small grains residue.

By Mark Moore posted on July 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

As Ron Kile began to study how no-till would fit into his farming operation, he had one lingering concern: residue management.

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On this edition of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, longtime no-tiller Jim Leverich explains why 20-inch corn rows are paying off big time on his Sparta, Wis., farm.

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