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From the Desk of John Dobberstein

It All Begins With Soil Testing

By John Dobberstein posted on October 12, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

Are you still wrestling with questions over soil fertility issues in your no-tilled pastures? A recent blog post from Oklahoma State University Extension’s Brian Arnall might shed some light on the situation for you.

Precision Planting Launches Fertilizer Attachment and Control Products

January 19, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

Source: Precision Planting

FurrowJet fertilizer attachment allows growers to place starter fertilizers near the seed furrow, and the vApply controller systems allow growers to execute their fertility plan across the entire range of application rates for all passes through the field.

Salford Group Acquires Valmar Airflo

May 7, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

The merger will allow Salford to offer a complete line of competitively priced seeding and granular application equipment to the grower and service provider.

Hybrid Tillage System Brings Balance to Soil Health, Production

A combination of strip-till and no-till practices in hilly terrain, along with an advanced fertility program, are helping Iowa grower Bill Darrington create a productive, sustainable growing environment.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on April 17, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

One of Bill Darrington’s guiding principles for managing his farm is to treat it like a human being.

Five Tips for Smarter Nitrogen Management

March 4, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

No-tillers can make the most out of inputs by applying nitrogen when it's needed most, instead of putting it out early when it's vulnerable to loss, 360 Yield Center says.

Rigging Up A Late-Season Cover Crop, Fertilizer Solution

With help from a fabricator, New York strip-tiller Donn Branton converted a RoGator into a dual-purpose machine that seeds covers and dry fertilizer into standing corn and soybeans.

By John Dobberstein posted on October 1, 2014 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Seeding cover crops into standing corn and soybeans in a colder climate can be a daunting challenge, so Donn Branton came up with a solution on his farm that actually solves two problems in one pass.

Laura Allen, Associate Editor, No-Till Farmer

From the Desk of Laura Allen

Demand Pressures Growers To Farm More Sustainably

By Laura Barrera posted on July 2, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

When it comes to the future of farming, growers have two choices: Take it upon themselves to implement sustainable practices, or expect someone to force them to.

Boron Key For Pollination, Flowering And Podset

To get full benefit of boron, plants need a continual soil supply — either naturally or supplemented through a fertilizer application — throughout the growing season.

By Claire Keyes posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Boron deficiency is one of the most widespread micronutrient deficiencies in the world, but it can be hard to visually identify these deficiencies in row crops.

Strip-Till Flexibility Keeps Mother Nature In Check

Fertilizer-application testing and equipment adjustments improve soil health and crop yields for Nebraska strip-tiller Jerry Baysinger.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on August 1, 2013 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Sometimes the best plan in strip-till is to plan for the unexpected. This is a philosophy Jerry Baysinger knows well after almost 20 years of strip-tilling.

New Tools For Spraying, Planting, Fertilizing Emerge For Farmers

There are more equipment options on the market than ever to help no-tillers and strip-tillers plant precisely, apply fertilizer more efficiently and improve their farm’s bottom line.

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on November 1, 2012 | Posted in Equipment

There was no shortage of innovation at the 2012 Farm Progress Show held last August in Boone, Iowa.

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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.

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