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Seed Precision Takes Profitability To A New Level

Technologies that place seed in the ideal location eliminate waste,maximize production and make costly seed perform efficiently.

By Martha Ostendorf posted on November 1, 2009 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Today, there’s a lot of incentive to get the right seed in the right place with the right inputs so it can produce to its maximum potential. Seed costs are soaring due to new in-plant technologies and hungry new mouths are born every second.

7 Reasons To No-Till Soybeans In 2010

October 31, 2009 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting

More and more growers each year are no-tilling soybeans. If you are not already planting your soybeans no-till, University of Illinois Natural Resources educator Bob Frazee says there are seven important reasons why you may want to consider no-tilling them next spring.

Taking Control Of Your Traffic

Tramlines are an inexpensive way to control traffic patterns, while controlled traffic has greater long-term benefits for no-tillers.

By Phil Needham posted on July 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

Research from around the world clearly documents that yield losses occur as a result of equipment passes through the field. Yield reductions occur from either direct damage to the standing crop or from the compacting of the soil, or both.

New Technologies Help Deliver Better Efficiency

Products that eliminate seed planting double-ups on end rows or apply only needed nitrogen rates can make no-tillers more profitable.

By Phil Needham posted on April 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management

While no-tillers ARE today enjoying high commodity prices, I think it’s fair to assume that they won’t continue too far into the future.

No-Till For The Long Haul

Avoid undoing years of continuous no-till benefits with one pass of the field cultivator just to fit new crop rotations.

By Mark Moore posted on April 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

Many produces have been adjusting their cropping practices to take advantage of record commodity prices.

NO-TILL NOTES

On-Farm Research Could Be Your Management Guide

By Jim Leverich posted on January 1, 2008 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting

Welcome to my first installment of No-Till Notes. I’m looking forward to writing this column and sharing my no-tilling experiences with you. I hope to provide lots of no-tilling ideas you can use on your farm.

Southeast No-Tillers Finding Benefits To Heavy Cover Crops

Better water management, weed suppression helping to boost yield in system.

By Mark Moore posted on December 1, 2007 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management, Water Management

A recent article in No-Till Farmer cautioned that growers should kill ryegrass cover crops before they get taller than 2 feet.

Shakeout Reshaping Ethanol Industry

By Mark Moore posted on December 1, 2007 | Posted in Equipment

A still-emerging ethanol industry that has already pushed many no-tillers into continuous corn — and which could eventually lead them to new biomass crops or even selling crop residue — appears to be in an early shakeout period.

No-Tillers More Profitable Than Conventional Farmers

Long-term economic study of Kansas farmers shows how controlling costs provides consistent bottom-line results.

September 1, 2007 | Posted in Equipment

No-tillers earn more profit than other farmers, on average, according to research at Kansas State University.

Despite The Known Benefits, Use Of Cover Crops Still Lags

Agronomists say more concrete information about costs and implementation must be provided before no-tillers widely adopt cover crops.

July 1, 2007 | Posted in Cover Crops

No-tillers are keenly aware of the benefits that cover crops can provide to their soil, yet a recent survey funded by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture indicates that cover crop usage lags.

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Last-Minute Planter Prep for No-Tillers & Strip-Tillers

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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