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Selling SmartStax Versus Triple Stacks Creates Challenge For Monsanto

April 1, 2010 | Posted in Crop Protection, Equipment

In selling its eight-trait SmartStax corn hybrids, Monsanto is not only competing with competitors’ hybrids, but also its own triple-stacked hybrids, says Brett Begemann, the company’s executive vice president for seeds and traits.

Keeton Seed Firmer Gets Nod As Top Product Of 2009

No-Till Farmer readers speak up on the best no-till products for their no-till operations in 11 categories

By Darrell Bruggink posted on February 1, 2010 | Posted in Crop Protection, Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Without a doubt, one of the biggest concerns among no-tillers is seed placement. With the many attachments and tools available to move residue, drop seed in the row or close the seed slot, all are designed to put seed in the best possible position to emerge with the potential to be a high-yielding machine.

Deere Launches Economy-Sized, Self-Propelled Sprayer

August 7, 2009 | Posted in Equipment

Source: John Deere

John Deere has added an economy-sized, versatile model to its 30 Series self-propelled no-till sprayer lineup.

Why They Strip-Till... And What They’ve Picked Up

Five strip-tillers explain the benefits of this system in their operations.

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 1, 2009 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

A growing number of farmers are switching to strip-till for a variety of reasons. Whether it’s to warm up soils that remain cold for too long in the spring, to trim input costs, to reduce compaction, improve drainage or other reasons, strip-till is getting a closer look these days.

18 Tips For Harvesting Down Corn

July 29, 2009 | Posted in Equipment

Marion Calmer has a lot of experience modifying corn heads, particularly with his development of a 15-inch corn head. And the Lynn Center, Ill., no-tiller has a lot of experience modifying corn headers for improved performance.

$5,000 Grant, Used Parts Lead To Homemade Strip-Till Rig

This 6-row, 30-inch unit drops dry fertilizer along the row and incorporates anhydrous ammonia in one pass for Iowa strip-tiller.

By Mark Moore posted on April 1, 2009 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Having his own strip-till unit to put down pre-plant nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium for corn was an idea that always bubbled on the back burner for Fred Abels. The Holland, Iowa, no-tiller thought he could incorporate just such a home-built unit into his current no-till operation.

No-Till Helps Grower Succeed In ‘Rocky’ Situation

Wisconsin farmer credits no-till for higher-than-expected yields on small-acreage farm.

By John Dobberstein posted on November 1, 2008 | Posted in Crop Protection, Equipment

The land that Jeff Notstad no-tills might cause a lot of farmers to scratch their heads. It’s 480 acres of rocky, shallow loam soils that aren’t ideal for raising crops.

Latest No-Till Tools Draw Attention At Farm Progress Show

John Deere nutrient applicator, Dawn GFX row cleaners among highlights

By Darrell Bruggink posted on November 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management

No-tillers descended upon central Iowa at the end of August to see the latest equipment and production tools during the annual Farm Progress Show. Here’s just a glimpse at some of the new products or technologies seen and talked about during the 3-day event.

Cereal Rye Before Soybeans Helps Balance Moisture

Southern Illinois no-tiller successfully drills soybeans into cereal rye standing more than 5 feet tall.’

By Darrell Bruggink posted on October 1, 2008 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment

It may seem improbable and even Terry Dahmer admits his neighbors have thought it a bit unusual, but each spring you’ll find the Marion, Ill., no-tiller pulling a soybean drill through fields of cereal rye about 5 feet tall.

Fall Nitrogen Requires A Balancing Act

Reduce your spring workload and apply nitrogen more cheaply, but the risk of leaching could leave you short of nitrogen when corn needs it.

By Mark Moore posted on August 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

When you have a spring season like 2008, you can understand why some growers make an effort to apply at least some of their nitrogen in the fall. But just because you get your nitrogen applied before winter flies, that doesn’t mean it will all be there next spring and summer when your corn needs it.

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On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, we catch up with young Kentucky no-tiller Quint Pottinger to see how he autonomously planted his entire crop in 2026. Senior editor John Dobberstein checks in from the CTIC Conservation in Action Tour in Scotland Neck, N.C., where no-tiller Zeb Winslow III talks about his multi-species cover crop program.

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