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Spider Mites Causing Problems In Some Fields

July 27, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Spider mites continue to be a pest problem in dry beans, soybeans and field corn in droughty areas.

Controlled Traffic's Benefits Piling Up

Research worldwide shows these systems can boost yields and soil health, and starting the practice in the U.S. isn't as difficult as many no-tillers think.

By Phil Needham posted on February 1, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture, Water Management

As farm sizes continue to increase, the size, working width and overall weight of farm equipment continues to grow proportionally. Some of the heaviest farm equipment has axle loads exceeding 20 tons.

No-Till Drilling Improves Grass Stands

September 19, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Progressive Forage Grower

In Tillamook County, Oregon, where they get approximately 90 inches of rain every year, farmers use no-till drilling as a management tool in that area to increase the productivity of their pastures.

DuPont Delays Seed In Soybean Spat

June 21, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Dow Jones Newswires

DuPont Co. said Tuesday that it is indefinitely delaying the commercial launch of the genetically-modified soybean seed at the center of a long-running court battle with archrival Monsanto Co.

Cambodia Builds First No-Till Seeder

May 21, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research

The first no-tillage seed drill built by a local Cambodian equipment manufacturer successfully passed its field test at the Cambodian Agricultural Research & Development Institute (CARDI) at Prateah Lang Commune, Dangkor, outside Phnom Penh.

Emergency Options For Seeding Small Grains

May 15, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

As the wet and cold weather continues to delay fieldwork and the window for small grain seeding is closing, you may be considering alternatives.

No-Till Notes

Start Your Engines, Get Ready to Plant

No-tillers must run through a checklist of maintenance and tune-up items before heading out to the fields with their planter.

By Jim Leverich posted on April 1, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

When planting season rolls around before long, the scene might remind you of what happens during the Indianapolis 500.

Solving The Puzzle Of Planter Performance

March 1, 2011 | Posted in Equipment

Kevin Kimberly has compelling numbers that show not only how far the science of efficient planting has come, but how quickly things can fall apart for no-tillers.

Solving The Puzzle Of Planter Performance

No-tillers can boost yields and profits if they ‘marry’ the right attachments to their planters and avoid some common mistakes.

By John Dobberstein posted on March 1, 2011

Kevin Kimberely has compelling numbers that show not only how far the science of efficient planting has come, but how quickly things can fall apart for no-tillers.

Costly Cover Crop Mistakes To Avoid

No-tillers must make careful decisions on what to seed, and when to seed, to succeed with cover crops, experts say.

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops

One of the most neglected aspects of no-tillage seems to be the proper use of cover crops. Unfortunately, many farmers simply take this part of the total program for granted and unnecessary mistakes are often made.

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