Equipment

Equipment
Find nut-and-bolts information here about the machinery side of no-tilling, including planters, drills and air seeders and various related no-till attachments; self-propelled and pull-type sprayers, tractors, combines, spreaders and toolbars.

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Video of the Week: “You Can’t Do It All at Once” with No-Till

I visited Les Seiler’s farm in northwest Ohio not too long ago, and the first thing that caught my eye was the personalized license plate on his car, with the letters “NO TIL.” Seiler’s passionate about the practice. 40 years into his no-till journey, he’s still making adjustments all the time, as he shows us here with his sidedress rig in the Video of the Week.
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LOCOMOS Boosts Irrigation Returns with AI-Driven Monitors

Researchers are evaluating a low-cost monitoring system in Michigan that shows potential to help irrigators make better water-scheduling decisions
The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to cause consternation from those who worry about “robots taking over” to lawmakers in Congress who grapple with what, if any, regulation is needed for the technology.
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Getting Started With No-Till Farming

Understanding the Basics of No-Till Equipment

No-till planters & drills are unique in their ability to plant into undisturbed soil with large amounts of crop residues on the soil surface
No-till planters & drills are unique in their ability to plant into undisturbed soil with large amounts of crop residues on the soil surface
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Innovators Honored for Blazing a Path for No-Till Adoption

The 29th class of honorees have contributed their time, talent & expertise in their pivotal roles helping no-till, soil health & regenerative agriculture practices grow
The No-Till Innovator Award program, sponsored by Calmer Corn Heads and No-Till Farmer, strives to honor farmers, researchers, businesses and service providers, and organizations for their contributions to the growth and success of no-till practices.
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A Terrific National No-Tillage Conference Program — Offering Many, Many Profit-Building Reasons on Why You Need to Attend

Expect an energetic 4 days of non-stop learning in Louisville from leading no-tillers, agronomists, researchers & suppliers who will be sharing their most valuable ideas to help you get the most out of your 2025 no-till cropping program.

A longtime attendee at the National No-Tillage Conference (NNTC) recently told me our 2025 lineup of topics and speakers is among the very best in the entire 33-year history of this event.


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SIMA 2017 Focuses on Long-Term Sustainability

With more than 1,700 companies from 42 different countries, the SIMA International Agribusiness Show emphasized methods and machinery designed to improve long-term sustainability. Here are some new products featured at the event. For more details on these products and other highlights, keep an eye out for the May 2017 issue of No-Till Farmer magazine.

Highlights from the 2017 National Farm Machinery Show

With over 850 exhibitors, the editors of No-Till Farmer and sister publications Farm Equipment and Precision Farming Dealer made the trek to Louisville last month to see what is new on the market this year at the National Farm Machinery Show. Here are some highlights from the show.

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Fine-Tuning No-Till Performance with Better Planter Technology

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This 24 page special report is designed to bring you practical information and tips on how to improve each and every facet of your no-till planter, from attachments to GPS systems to evaluating various setups. Expert advice from long-time no-tillers, no-till researchers and planter consultants offer valuable insights into modifications and adjustments that will help you achieve better stands and ultimately better yields.                                                        
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Turning Your Sprayer into an Effective No-Till Asset

Turning Your Sprayer into an Effective No-Till Asset

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Make your spraying operations an even more valuable tool for your no-till system with this special 32-page management report. Get up to speed on the cost-saving precision spray technologies available on the market and pick up several how-to tips on improving application effectiveness. Plus, hear first-hand from No-Till Farmer readers as they share some of the updates they’ve made to their sprayers to ratchet up performance.

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Keys to Integrating Drone Technology Into Your Operation - Aaron Sheller - NNTC 2016 Presentation - MP3 Download

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Managing by the acre is essential in any farming system, but especially in no-till. As input prices continue to rise and margins diminish, no-tillers will have to stop hoping they’re making the correct decisions when applying products and start knowing that they are. A 7th-generation farmer in central Indiana, Aaron Sheller discusses how using drones is about becoming a more proactive grower. He also talks about how to pinpoint yield-limiting factors in the field and create solutions for those areas while the crop is still able to respond. Using a drone is about becoming a better, more profitable no-tiller.

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Blazing a Path to Profitability with Controlled Traffic Farming

Blazing a Path to Profitability with Controlled Traffic Farming

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Have you ever thought about the benefits you could accrue from adding controlled traffic farming (CTF) to your no-till operation? This 24-page report gives you overview of what you need to know about controlled traffic, how CTF can reduce compaction and increase yields and much, much more. View
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Taking The No-Till Planter To The Field In Tip-Top Shape - Bill Lehmkuhl - NNTC 2015 Presentation - MP3 Download

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Many variables impact the yield of no-till corn — some of which you don’t have control over. One variable you can control is your no-till planter, which is why Bill Lehmkuhl says it’s most important for no-tillers to make sure they have their planters in superb working condition when they hit the field. View
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Getting More From Your Farm Tires

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Gain useful tips to get more from ag tires, tools to shield tires from stalks and guidance to choose the right farm tires for your operation. View
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More Great No-Till Planter Setups, Tools & Technologies - Dave Dum (NNTC 2014 Presentation) - MP3 Download

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No-till planter specialist Dave Dum offers more details on the various attachments, precision tools and at-plant fertilizer application setups that will help you tackle tons of residue and turn your no-till planter into a highly productive, multifaceted machine.

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Proven Practices To Protect The Yield Potential Of No-Till Corn - David Wolfskill (NNTC 2014 Presentation) - MP3 Download

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In this presentation, David Wolfskill takes you on a 360-degree tour of his farm that produced 308-bushel corn in the 2012 NCGA national yield contest.

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Putting Your No-Till Planter In Position To Plant Seeds Of Success - Dave Dum (NNTC 2014 Presentation) - MP3 Download

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From this presentation, you'll get dozens of field-tested tips to get your no-till planter ready for high performance this coming spring.

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Raising Game Birds

Raising Game Birds

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Cash in on the highly popular trend of rearing game birds! This 112-page handbook shows you how to do it by helping you evaluate proper selection, breeding, feeding and raising of pheasants, quail, waterfowl and other game birds.

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