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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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The Evolving World of Farm Mobile Apps

Industry insider, Aaron Hutchinson of Cogent3D Inc., provides insight on the current heading of the quickly changing Ag mobile app market.
By Aaron Hutchinson posted on May 15, 2015 | Posted in Precision Agriculture
With the influx of venture capital, countless web-centric apps have flooded the agricultural market. However, this has almost masked the movement of traditional ag app companies in a new direction.
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Flexible No-Till System Adjusts to a New Norm: Volatility

Dual-purpose wheat, stocker cattle and stable no-till soils are helping Oklahoma no-tiller Jimmy Kinder weather droughts and take advantage of ever-changing market opportunities.
By Jennifer Ryan posted on April 17, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health, Water Management
The flexibility to harvest grain with either a combine or hooves is how Jimmy Kinder is protecting his no-till farm from market volatility.
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Machinery Buys Fall Further in 2015

While equipment purchases declined for a second straight year, no-tillers spent more than they anticipated even with lower grain prices.
By Darrell Bruggink posted on April 17, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Residue Management, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health
For the second straight year, equipment purchases by no-tillers declined over the previous year. The drop in grain prices in 2014 certainly seemed to have an impact, as the average reader of No-Till Farmer eased back purchases from a farm average of $87,921 in 2014 to $64,938 ahead of the 2015 cropping season.
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