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Focus on Biology for Better Soil Health
For farmers aiming for sustainable and profitable crop production, optimizing soil health and function is the ultimate endgame.
What You Should Know About No-Till Planters
For no-tillers, the planter is the most crucial piece of equipment on their farm. This article will take you through the basic components of a no-till planter and provide you with tips for no-till planter maintenance from experienced pros in the industry.
Digging Into the Principles of Regenerative Ag
Based on the principles of building healthy soil, regenerative ag aims to not only sustain farm productivity but to actually work with nature to regenerate the soil, increase biodiversity and enhance the farming ecosystem.
Video Series with Charlie Berens
Ag States of America
Watch the latest video with host Charlie Berens featuring one of the 50 states and their contributions to the nation's agricultural landscape.
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NSTC 2024
Join top strip-tillers, agronomists and researchers for 2 days of unrivaled learning and networking!
The National Strip-Tillage Conference returns August 8-9, 2024! Build and refine your strip-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 11th Annual National Strip-Tillage Conference in Madison, Wis. Experience an energizing 2-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led Strip-Till Classrooms and collaborative Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.
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Buffett Foundation Supports Ukrainian Farmers with Equipment, Financial Aid
Diversifying No-Till Operation with Dairy Makes Smart Business Sense
Food Companies Lack Funding Plans for Sustainability, Regenerative Ag
Industry News
- Soil and Water Outcomes Fund Partners with John Deere to Streamline Enrollment
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No-Till Videos
Last-Minute Planter Prep for No-Tillers & Strip-Tillers
On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin-Till, precision specialist Chad Baker, co-owner of Baker Precision Planter Works in Orangeville, Ill., helps a first-generation no-tiller with planter setup, and later encounters a couple problems with a strip-tiller’s new 24-row planter. Plus, veteran agronomist Brad Forkner checks in with a couple tips for farmers to keep in mind before they take the field.
Using Water Control Structures to Flood No-Till Fields for Migratory Birds
Ray McCormick, No-Till Living Legend 2024 Conservation Ag Operator Fellow, explains why he uses Agri Drain water control structures to flood his no-till fields at certain times of the year.
How We Did It Docuseries: Duo Lift Manufacturing (part 2)
Continue watching the extended two-part video interview with Jim Hellbusch in this episode of the “How We Did It” Docuseries.
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New Research Sparks Growing Concern for Herbicide-Resistant Weeds
On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, the University of Wisconsin Weed Science team shares results from a new study on herbicide-resistant waterhemp. In the Cover Crop Connection segment, assistant editor Mackane Vogel stops by the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute field day to learn about alternative cover crops.
No-Till 101
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2022 US Census of Agriculture Reports Increase in No-Till Acres, Decrease in Conservation Tillage
The U.S. saw a slight increase in no-tillage adoption during the past 5 years, despite declines in the number of overall farms and acres used for agriculture. -
Buffett Foundation Supports Ukrainian Farmers with Equipment, Financial Aid
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Ukrainian farmers have been farming through dangerous — and sometimes deadly — conditions. During the summer of 2022, Russian forces occupied 22% of Ukraine’s farmland, impacting 28% of the country’s winter crops and 18% of its summer crops, according to the Howard G. Buffett Foundation. -
Next-Generation No-Till Weed Control Shares Tactics to Keep No-Till Fields Cleaner, For Longer
Learn Cover Crops and Novel Technology Can Complement your Current Herbicide Program and your Fields for just $15.95! Everything you always wanted to know about herbicide resistance and weed control can be found in the 16 pages of our best-seller, Next-Generation No-Till Weed Control.
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Farmer's Earthworm Handbook Shares 19 Tips for Building Up Soils with Earthworms
Learn How Earthworms Can Save You Money, Time, And Your Fields For Just $15.95! If crop residues are removed too quickly in the fall or spring, worms may not have the opportunity to eat and breed. Learn to leverage earthworms for better crop production & improved profitability. Everything you always wanted to know about improving soil fertility and managing earthworms can be found in the 112 pages of our best-seller, The Farmer's Earthworm Handbook.
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No-Till vs. Mud, Fire & Water Facebook Videos
Okay, I admit it. I spend way too much worthless time looking at Facebook posts with agricultural-related videos. -
We Owe It to Future Generations to Care for Soil Health
Present-day conventional agriculture practices are contributing to climate change, causing major changes in nature’s balance for maintaining our food security. -
Is a Smart Sprayer Practical for No-Till Fields?
"Balancing savings and effective management of troublesome weed species will be a major challenge with these novel precision application systems," says Rodrigo Werle, associate professor and extension cropping systems weed scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. -
No-Tiller's Weather Stations Capture Solar Eclipse's Impact on Crops
Readings from two Wisconsin weather stations during the solar eclipse April 8 show the decline in photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), the portion of the light spectrum that plants use for photosynthesis.
No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators Podcast
[Podcast] Never Till, Planting Philosophies & More with No-Till Living Legend Ray McCormick
In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, No-Till Living Legend Ray McCormick talks about how he first got involved with restoring farmland into wetlands, seeding cover crops with the combine, his planting philosophies and more.
No-Till Farmer's podcast series is brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment.
Yetter Farm Equipment has been providing farmers with residue management, fertilizer placement, and seedbed preparation solutions since 1930. Today, Yetter equipment is your answer for success in the face of ever-changing production agriculture challenges. Yetter offers a full lineup of planter attachments designed to perform in varying planting conditions, multiple options for precision fertilizer placement, strip-till units, and stalk rollers for your combine. Yetter products maximize your inputs, save you time, and deliver return on your investment. Visit them at yetterco.com.
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Product Roundups
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Fertilizer & Soil Amendments Product Roundup 2024
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Fertilizer Application Product Roundup 2024
Check out the latest fertilizer application products from some of the industry's leading suppliers. -
National Farm Machinery Show Exhibitor Roundup 2024
Check out the latest offerings from these exhibitors scheduled to be at the 2023 National Farm Machinery Show.
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No-Till Farming Market in the U.S.: A 10-Year Study into the Practice & Trends
This multi-billion dollar investment into conservation ag will undoubtedly raise awareness for the benefits of no-till farming and drive adoption in the U.S. It’s more important now than ever that dealers and manufacturers understand no-till farming, what it can do for their customers and the potential demand for equipment it will create on the heels of these investments.
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From Maverick to Mainstream: A History of No-Till Farming [2nd Edition]
Enjoy the 2nd Edition of the must have book for anybody involved in agriculture. This stunning and unique collection of no-till stories, photographs, facts, and figures chronicles the history of no-till farming from the early years through today. This extraordinary hardbound book takes a decade-by-decade look at the world of no-till as seen through the eyes of those who observed the many changes in no-till since the first commercial U.S. plot in 1962.
No-Till Corn: Pushing the Boundaries of Yield Potential
This 16-page special report offers tips and guidance from growers at or near the height of their talents. Learn what challenges they face, from managing equipment to self-control, and find advice and valuable information to help you reach the same level of success that they have.
No-Till & Cover Crops Handbook
Transitioning from conventional farming to no-till and incorporating the use of cover crops requires a higher level of management, but with No-Till Farmer's new No-Till & Cover Crops Handbook, you now have easy access to the critical information you need on field preparation, equipment requirements, how no-till and covers impact other agronomic practices and more.