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No-Till Notes: Fine Tune Populations with Variable Rate Seeding

No-tillers who use precision technology and nail down their soil types can find the right balance with corn populations and optimize yields and profits.

By Jim Leverich posted on January 11, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Precision Agriculture, Water Management

For years, farmers have been encouraged to continue increasing populations to enhance corn yields.

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.

Online Extras: November 2015 Issue

November 1, 2015

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Nathan Lykins discussing the savings he's seen with corn and soybean by adding air clutches to their Kinze 3660 no-till planter

Precision No-Till Machine

October 6, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

Nathan Lykins and his father-in-law, Paul Ketner, are heavily invested in precision technology on their no-till farm near Hartsville, Ind., where they no-till 1,400 acres of corn and soybeans. While using the row setup and precision technology on their Kinze 3660 no-till planter, Nathan discusses the savings he's seen with corn and soybean by adding air clutches to the machine.

Kinze Commemorates 50 Years of Innovation

July 15, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

Kinze Mfg. is honoring its 50th anniversary by showcasing its multi-hybrid technology and exhibiting a selection of its historic equipment.

Video: Combating Precision Obsolescence

May 27, 2015 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Scott Shearer, chairman of the ag engineering school at Ohio State University, talks about the drastic difference he's seeing in the life of the iron versus the life of the software and some of the precision technology being put on equipment.

Machinery Buys Fall Further in 2015

While equipment purchases declined for a second straight year, no-tillers spent more than they anticipated even with lower grain prices.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on April 17, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

For the second straight year, equipment purchases by no-tillers declined over the previous year. The drop in grain prices in 2014 certainly seemed to have an impact, as the average reader of No-Till Farmer eased back purchases from a farm average of $87,921 in 2014 to $64,938 ahead of the 2015 cropping season.

AGCO Names Raven Industries as Strategic Partner

February 20, 2015 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

The new agreement builds upon a long-standing relationship by focusing on new product development and tighter integration of technology into machines.

Writing A Prescription For The Future Of Farming

Prescription-based programs such as FieldScripts and Field360 are showing some promise in early trials, but the jury is still out on whether these new tools will live up to expectations.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Before a single seed is planted, farmers make dozens of decisions that can impact yield potential and ultimately, how much money they make each year.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Taking Control Of Inputs Leads To Higher No-Till Profits

Long-time no-tiller Joel Armistead uses precision technology and many other tools to dole out inputs and create a sleek, efficient no-till machine.

By Joel Armistead and Martha Mintz posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Equipment

Our first no-till planter came in on a truck in pieces. It was just iron frames, planter boxes and bits and parts.

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On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin-Till, Westville, Ind., no-tiller Jeff Herrold provides an update on how planting is going so far, and why a potential problem with slugs is causing some early-season anxiety. Herrold also explains why he prefers to plant soybeans before corn.

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