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Top Mistakes, And Solutions, When Managing Precision Data

No-tillers can get more out of precision farming if they’re savvier about storing and protecting their data and interpreting it, says consultant Tim Norris.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on April 1, 2013 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

As more farmers gravitate toward collecting and analyzing precision data to make better management decisions, there are numerous pitfalls to watch out for.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

A Fork In The Road: No-Till Wins Out

When minimum tillage failed, wheat producer Dale Schuler realized there was no middle ground. So he committed to no-till and has never turned back.

By Dan Schuler and Martha Mintz posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment

It took me just 2 years of no-tilling only 40 acres of our then 3,000-acre wheat farm to fully sell my father on the idea of no-till.

ISOBUS Could Trim Costs, Boost Farming Efficiency

Manufacturers and early adopters are working out the kinks for this technology, which would let farmers pair different brands of tractors and implements and reduce confusion and clutter in the cab.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

The rising cost of fertilizer, seed and equipment is a reality that many farmers face in today’s ag market.

Persistence, Careful Investments Bolster No-Till Bottom Line

Precision technology, cover crops and better planting and fertilization equipment helped Lee Thelen preserve variable, highly erodible soils and expand his Michigan no-till operation.

By Linda Odette posted on September 1, 2012 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Converting a farm to no-till was a gradual process, but it’s paid off in many ways for Lee Thelen.

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.

Emerging Tools For Evaluating Soils Could Change How You Farm

Improved electromagnetic sensors and on-the-go software yield 3-D maps of soil profiles that may help no-tillers fine-tune field management decisions.

By Jim Leverich posted on September 1, 2012 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

We've been using precision technologies, such as yield monitors and variable-rate application, for more than a decade to help us fine-tune management practices and improve our production methods and profitability

Long-Term Precision Investment Pays Off

Auto-steer, swath control, implement guidance and numerous technological tools are saving Martin Farms plenty of time, money.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on August 1, 2012 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

No-tiller and strip-tiller Doug Martin is a big believer in the concept of spending money to make money.

Let's Talk About What You're Doing At Your No-Till Farm

By John Dobberstein posted on July 4, 2012

As Independence Day approaches, it might be worth the time to think about what your answers will be if someone comes knocking to discuss what you’re doing on your no-till farm.

Prime Meridian to Change Precision Agriculture Landscape

October 4, 2011 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Today, precision agriculture data services company, Prime Meridian, introduced the first independent farm data management system to help growers store and profit from their precision farm data online.

NTF's Farm Progress Social Media Coverage

September 13, 2011 | Posted in Equipment

Here's a list of No-Till Farmer's coverage of the 2011 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill.

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On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Sound Agriculture, planter expert Clay Scott gives no-tillers 5 action items to tackle before taking the field this spring. The Precision Planting field support specialist also explains why he tells farmers to plant no more than 10 acres on the first day of planting season.

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