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Plan Now to Minimize Hessian Fly Infestations on Next Wheat Crop

March 7, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Kansas State University shares which wheat fields are most likely to be infested with Hessian fly this fall and best practices to prevent an infestation from occurring.

No-Till Farmer Product of the Year

December 3, 2014

Finals Voting Launches For 2014 No-Till Product Of The Year Awards Program

Tillage Radish Honored As Top No-Till Product Of 2012

From no-till attachments to spraying equipment to crop protection, no-tillers voted for the best-performing products, across 13 categories, for their farm operations.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Equipment

A product that serves as a foundation for innovative no-tillers looking to reduce compaction and enhance soil tilth has taken the top prize as No-Till Product Of The Year for 2012.

USDA Deregulates First Drought-Tolerant Trait

December 29, 2011 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Monsanto Co. news release

Monsanto received deregulation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for MON 87460, the company's first-generation drought-tolerant trait for corn.

25 Tips To Get Drills, Planters In Tip-Top Working Order

No-tillers, equipment experts share their annual drill and planter maintenance checklists that are must-dos for successful stands.

By Martha Mintz posted on February 1, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

There may be nothing worse for no-tillers than heading to the fields in the spring and being sidelined by a maintenance issue with their planter — especially if the window of opportunity to plant is tight and the breakdown could have been avoided.

Keeton Seed Firmer Makes It Two In A Row

From equipment to crop protection to precision tools, No-Till Farmer readers rated the best-performing no-till products for 2010.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 1, 2011 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

With major rainfall events pelting many regions of the U.S. prior to and during the 2010 production season, field conditions were a big concern for no-tillers — not just in preparing fields for planting, but also no-tilling crops properly.

Keeton Seed Firmer Voted By No-Tillers As 2010 Product Of The Year

January 15, 2011 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Equipment, Precision Agriculture

For the second consecutive year, the readers of No-Till Farmer (www.No-TillFarmer.com) have voted the Keeton Seed Firmer the best product in their operations, making the no-till attachment the “2010 No-Till Product Of The Year.”

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 Equipment, Crop Protection, 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.

Dow Releases Refuge-In-The-Bag Concept

September 1, 2009 | Posted in Crop Protection

Dow AgroSciences showcased a new refuge-in-the-bag concept at the Farm Progress Show.

Improved, Simplified Insect Protection Tools Coming Soon To A No-Till Field

Several seed and crop protection companies to expand, strengthen yield protection of corn through new traits and technologies.

By Martha Ostendorf posted on August 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

In-plant insect protection has long been helping corn producers sleep better at night — comfortable in the knowledge that their fields are safe from at least some of the yield-robbing threats they face.

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