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Vertical Tillage Speeds Planting, Doesn’t Increase Soybean Yields

Study by Michigan State University Extension finds these tools might improve spring field conditions or soybean emergence, but too many passes could reduce no-till benefits.
By John Dobberstein posted on June 11, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management, Nutrient Management

Vertical tillage tools can be valuable for sizing and anchoring no-till residue and improving seedbed conditions for planting, according to a recent study by Michigan State University Extension.


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What You Can Learn from a Post-Planting Scouting Trip

Scouting fields after planting is over can help no-tillers learn what tweaks might be needed for their planting operations or weed management programs.
By Jim Leverich posted on May 18, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Residue Management
ONCE CROPS emerge, it’s a good time for early-season scouting to identify pests like cutworms and wireworms, and to evaluate your planter and starter-fertilizer performance.
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Finding the Precision Payback No Matter How Small the Farm

A modest investment in GPS and auto-steer technology can bring a substantial return on investment for smaller no-till operations, says a precision farming specialist.
By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 18, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture
The decision to spend several thousand dollars on cutting-edge precision farming technology is a calculated one for any no-tiller. But for the small-acre operator, getting a return on investment is especially critical to justify the expense.
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Making Cover Crops Work in a Cooler No-Till Climate

Iowa no-tiller Roger Harrington has seen his share of challenges with covers, but has found a combination that saves soil, adds nitrogen and reduces erosion and weed pressure.
By John Dobberstein posted on May 18, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Nutrient Management
Like many no-tillers, Roger Harrington likes seeding cover crops to improve organic matter, fix nitrogen (N) in the soil and reduce erosion, weed pressure and compaction.
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