No-Till Sugar Beets in Montana: Producer Perspectives

What do four no-till sugar beet growers have to say about how they got started, the challenges and opportunities they’ve seen, and advice for farmers considering making the change? Just try it.

Ranging from Edgar to Bainville, these four farmers grow sugar beets under varying conditions, but they have seen the same crucial benefits from no-till – decreased input costs and improved soil health.

-Greg Schlemmer farms between Edgar and Fromberg, Mont.
-Brian Kindsfather farms near Laurel, Mont.
-Cavin Steiger farms between Forsyth and Hysham, Mont.
-Dana Berwick farms near Bainville, Mont.

See more information associated with these no-till sugar beet farmers from the NRCS Montana success story, "No-Till Sugar Beets? Just Try It." http://go.usa.gov/xE2F6

See the Conservation for the Future video featuring Greg Schlemmer. bit.ly/2zqXtHV