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[Video] Ag Leader at the 2016 National No-Tillage Conference

February 17, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Ryan Oehler, territory manager for Ag Leader in Indiana and Ohio, talks about new InCommand displays and other new equipment of interest to no-tillers who are working with precision technology.

John Deere Introduces Generation 4 CommandCenter Premium Activation

December 9, 2015 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

John Deere has streamlined precision ag capabilities with the new precision ag solution. The offering combines the three most commonly used applications from the GreenStar 3 2630 display with vehicle functionality.

Shop Talk: Monsanto Walks Away from Syngenta Merger

September 21, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection, Equipment

AFTER SYNGENTA rejected its most recent offer, Monsanto says it is no longer pursuing a merger with the company, Reuters reports.

DuPont Pioneer, AGCO To Collaborate On Wireless Data Transfer

May 6, 2014 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

DuPont Pioneer and AGCO Corp. announced a global collaboration to bring wireless data transfer technology solutions to farmers in leading agricultural markets, including the United States, Canada, Brazil and key European countries.

Kinze Manufacturing Continues Progress on Kinze Autonomy

November 7, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. continued its progress on Kinze Autonomy this season by leasing its autonomous harvest system to three farmers. While each of the farmers was a participant in the release preview held in fall 2012, this year Kinze representatives were not in the field overseeing operation of the system, which allowed the farmers to use the technology independently.

No-Till Notes

New Technology Brings Precision Ag Data Into Focus

By Jim Leverich posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

For more than a decade now, no-tillers have been using precision ag and harvesting lots of data to use for making better farm-management decisions.

Proper Blend Of Precision Ag Pays Off For Strip-Tillers

Jeff and Clay Reints have turned to auto-steer and prescription planting to cut seed costs, gauge field fertility and push for more consistent yields.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on September 1, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Clay Reints doesn't shy away from a challenge. So when his father, Jeff, decided 4 years ago to begin exploring the tools of precision farming, Clay accepted the job of getting it done.

Maintain Strip-Till Rigs To Boost 2013 Yields

Reviewing and replacing mechanical parts and checking precision-ag components, software and rate controllers can increase your chances of profitability in the next growing season.

By Dan Zinkland posted on August 1, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Taking extra time this summer to give strip-till equipment and precision technology a thorough tuneup could make a big difference in yields and farm profitability next year, experts say.

No-Till Notes

Moving Up to a Larger No-Till Planter?

Do your research, keep your no-till goals in mind and ask plenty of questions before diving into this all-important purchase.

By Jim Leverich posted on June 1, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Seeding & Planting

Recently we purchased a new planter as our acreage and custom work has been increasing. We decided we wanted a larger planter, and one that would allow us to continue with our 20-inch rows.

10 Sprayer Features No-Tillers Swear By

Growers share customizations and technology add-ons, ranging from convenient to essential, that boost efficiency and profitability.

By Martha Mintz posted on May 1, 2011 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

After the planter, the sprayer may be the most important piece of equipment to no-tillers, so it makes sense to want them functioning perfectly.

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Cover Crops, Strip-Till Spark Desert Soil Revival

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, we pay a visit to Strip-Till Innovator Robert Boyle’s farm in Coolidge, Ariz., for an up-close look at how he’s transforming his soils with cover crops and diverse rotations.

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