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Seeding Depth Considerations For Corn

April 10, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: By Bob Nielsen, Pest & Crop (Purdue University)

Choice of seeding depth for corn is often paid scant attention by growers during the rush of planting their crop, says Purdue University corn specialist Bob Nielsen.

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Take Planting Seriously

By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Precision Agriculture

When farmers are having planting difficulties, Alan Byerly says too many growers think the answer is to simply add more attachments. But the service manager for Precision Equipment in Washington, Iowa, says getting back to the basics of planting should be the first step before spending more dollars.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

In Search Of No-Till Planting Perfection: For Himself And Others

Years of onfarm experimentation have made no-tiller Bill Lehmkuhl a pro at drawing out prime planter performance.

By Bill Lehmkuhl and Martha Mintz posted on April 1, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Equipment

No-tilling for 32 years doesn't mean I know it all. Over the years, I've come up against many new no-till challenges I've had to solve. Some were easier to spot than others. Some I stumbled across by accident.

No-Till Notes

Cleaning A Path For No-Till Success

Technology for row cleaners has evolved, but no-tillers must set them up properly to achieve optimum stands and yields.

By Jim Leverich posted on April 1, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management

Residue management at planting is paramount to no-till success. Moving residue away from planter openers and gauge wheels ensures the planter can place seed in a way that maximizes stand uniformity.

Setting Up No-Till Drills, Air Seeders For Success

Taking a hard look at your equipment and seeding practices can lead to better emergence and higher yields, says ag consultant Phil Needham.

By John Dobberstein posted on April 1, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Residue Management

When no-tillers have problems maximizing yields, the cause can often be traced back to the start of the growing season, when no-till drills and air seeders started making their passes.

No-Tiller Seeds Cover Crops While Harvesting

A Gandy applicator fastened to a John Deere combine allows Indiana no-tiller Ray McCormick to seed annual ryegrass while harvesting corn.

By John Dobberstein posted on April 1, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Some no-tillers say they don’t plant cover crops because there isn't enough time, or they don’t want to add extra equipment passes in their fields.

Farmers Expand Corn Plantings To Largest In 75 Years

April 1, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Reuters

U.S. farmers will expand their corn plantings by 4 percent this spring to the largest in 75 years, topping expectations due to surprise reductions in soybeans and spring wheat.

Thinking About Planting Early? Here Are Some Potential Pitfalls

March 21, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Many no-tillers could be thinking about planting crops, such as corn, early this year because of the unseasonably warm winter.

GM Crops To Get Faster Approval, USDA Says

March 2, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Bloomberg

Seed companies including Monsanto Co., the world’s largest, will get speedier regulatory reviews of their genetically modified crops under forthcoming rule changes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.

No-Tillers Soak Up Knowledge During Record 20th NNTC

Cover crops, soil health, planter and drill performance and glyphosate resistance were popular topics at the milestone conference.

By John Dobberstein posted on March 1, 2012 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting

An all-time record crowd took in 4 days of no-till knowledge, tips and discussion as the National No-Tillage Conference celebrated its 20th annual event last month.

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