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No-Tiller Treats Soil as 401(K)

By Melissa Weber posted on December 4, 2023

Fred Yoder first observed soil issues as a kid on the farm. When he was about 12, they sold their livestock and planted the previously untilled field. He noted a big difference in the soil between the fluffy, dark earth where the cattle had been, compared to the hard, compacted dirt in the adjoining field.

Report: More Than 50% of Farmers in Top Row-Crop States Use Precision Tech

August 18, 2023 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Source: USDA

Growers in the top corn, soybean and wheat producing states are almost twice as likely to use precision technology than growers in other states, according to the most recent USDA Technology Use report released on Thursday.

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No-Tiller Uses AI-Powered Sprayer to Fight Weeds in Dry Climate

June 30, 2023 | Posted in Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

Source: Greeneye

The Arthaud family has been farming its land, located in the Panhandle region of Oklahoma, for more than a century. They adopted the Greeneye system to extend the benefits of precision spraying to green-on-green applications, and to continue to suppress increasingly resistant weeds while remaining no-till.

Hedrick: Doing Own Agronomy Work, Frequent Field Walking Pays

January 30, 2023 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: AgVenture

World dryland corn record holder Russell Hedrick says doing his own agronomy work and "a lot of field walking" has been some of his best return on investment for his Hickory, N.C., operation.

Precision Planting Announces New Data App for Farmers

New app, project and agronomic updates showcased during 30th annual Precision Planting Winter Conference.

January 17, 2023 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Precision Planting revealed the new product, Panorama, during the company's annual winter conference.

Starting Harvest Like it's a New School Year

By Erin Hightower posted on November 7, 2022 | Posted in Precision Agriculture, Residue Management, Seeding & Planting

Source: RDO Equipment

RDO Equipment's Erin Hightower writes, "A good first day of school or harvest share several similarities. From preparing to implementing good habits early, to building in a feedback loop, these steps can help not only create a good start but also produce a satisfying finish."

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Ahead of the Curve

Field Tests Underway for Electric Planter

Iowa start-up Salin 247 is field testing an autonomous electric drive unit for no-tilling corn and soybeans.

By Dan Crummett posted on May 4, 2022 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture, Seeding & Planting

With a lifetime of farming experience and degrees in agronomy and economics, Dave Krog says he’s trying to whittle variable and fixed costs from today’s equipment outlays with an electric, autonomous drive unit aimed squarely at the 24-row planter market.

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Prioritizing Soil Health to Protect Profitability for Generations to Come

The Crave family sees soil health as a key to reducing inputs, lowering machinery costs and creating more value-added products for long-term success and sustainability.

By Laura Barrera posted on November 6, 2021 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Since the founding of the multigenerational dairy farm in Waterloo, Wis., in 1980, they’ve adopted sustainable farming practices, added a cheese factory to increase the value of their milk, and operate a manure digester that generates enough electricity to power their operation and 300 neighboring homes, making them a carbon-negative company.

Two Roads to Farming’s Future: What to Choose?

Veteran ag economist John Ikerd says U.S. agriculture may need to look at a more integrated approach to the challenges it faces with growing public concern over environmental and social issues.

By Dan Crummett posted on October 16, 2021 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

Long-time ag economist John Ikerd says U.S. agriculture is at a major crossroads with significant changes in the offing, but he says no-till farming will be important regardless of the ultimate future direction of the industry.

John Deere Introduces AutoPath, Updates Machine Sync

November 17, 2020 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

John Deere introduces AutoPath to help producers more accurately document and follow each row of crops in fields throughout the season. The company also has released a new 20-3 software update for its Generation 4 4600 CommandCenter displays, including new features and enhancements to its popular Machine Sync application.

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