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Salford Showcases New Strip-Till and Fertilizer Cart System

September 24, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

Brad Baker, product manager for Salford, highlights some of the features of the company’s new I-1500 series strip-till unit, which is an I series frame reconfigured for strip-till using coil-tech 20-inch wavy coulters leading the shank.

Improve Seed Distribution by Calibrating Seed Drill Before Planting Wheat

September 22, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Proper drill calibration can increase the chances of success of the wheat crop by ensuring the amount of seed planted per acre is close to the target, says Kansas State University Extension.

New Dry Application System Adds Value to Self-Propelled Sprayers

A poly tank with a stainless steel metering system from Fennig Equipment lets growers apply cover crops and late-season dry fertilizer across 120-foot booms.

By John Dobberstein posted on September 21, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Nutrient Management

SELF-PROPELLED sprayers can be a high-dollar investment for many no-tillers, but an equipment dealership has unveiled something that could add more value to the machines.

5 Valuable Takeaways from the National Strip-Tillage Conference

The 2015 event held in Iowa City, Iowa, showcased cutting-edge techniques used by top strip-tillers that attendees can take home and put to use in their own operations.

By Ian Gronau posted on September 21, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

BUILDING ON the success of the inaugural event last year, the 2nd annual National Strip-Tillage Conference, held recently in Iowa City, Iowa, brought together a diverse group of top strip-tillers, ag consultants and researchers who shared experience-based tips and techniques during some 20 presentations and 30 roundtable discussions.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Taking the Next Step with No-Till

Already a multi-decade experienced farmer when he started no-tilling, Don Bahe continues to embrace change on his Iowa corn and soybean farm.

September 21, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment

After my 70th birthday this January, my family and I calculated that 2015 is my 51st crop. It’s also a 100% no-tilled crop, a change we’ve been very happy we made in the relatively recent past.

Shop Talk: Monsanto Walks Away from Syngenta Merger

September 21, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

AFTER SYNGENTA rejected its most recent offer, Monsanto says it is no longer pursuing a merger with the company, Reuters reports.

Tires & Tracks Product Roundup 2015

Check out the latest tires and tracks from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

September 15, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

Check out the latest tires and tracks from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

Video: Fennig Equipment Unveils New Highboy Application System

September 15, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

Adam Fennig highlights some of the features of Fennig Equipment's first-ever sprayer application system capable of applying cover crops and dry fertilizer on 120-foot widths using a stainless steel meter and section control.

Dry, Warm Conditions Open Window to Address Soil Compaction

September 13, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Soil Health

Source: Penn State Extension

Penn State Extension explains how subsoiling and seeding cover crops is the best combination for tackling soil compaction.

Adjusting the Combine for Variable Soybean Conditions

September 12, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

Source: Ohio State University Extension

A few simple combine adjustments can help to prevent grain damage and harvest loss, particularly ground speed and combine header settings, says Ohio State University Extension.

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