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Dave Kanicki

Dave Kanicki is the former Editor/Publisher (retired in 2020) Editor & Publisher of Ag Equipment Intelligence (AEI) and its related research, reports and broadcast channels. He joined Lessiter Publications in 2005 after decades of experience as an Editor & Publisher of metals manufacturing titles. His Farm Equipment and AEI work has been nationally recognized by both trade business and business press associations. He is a graduate of Central Michigan University.

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Vermeer Unveils the Next Big Leap in Baling Technology

The first-ever self-propelled round hay baler is expected to revolutionize haying operations for big producers.

By Dave Kanicki posted on September 13, 2017 | Posted in Equipment

The first-ever self-propelled round hay baler is expected to revolutionize haying operations for big producers.

Precision Ag Brings Clear Fertilizing Payback

Advanced technologies for improving fertilizer applications provide the most convincing argument for adopting precision ag techniques.

By Dave Kanicki posted on August 1, 2008 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

John Barker is convinced that precision ag technologies can produce a real payoff for growers in his region — today more than ever.

Leading-Edge Equipment Ready for 2008 No-Till Planting Season

By Dave Kanicki posted on February 7, 2008 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

It's one thing to plant a straight row; it's an entirely different matter placing seed precisely and consistently where you need it to take full advantage of the newer and more costly hybrids.

Residue Management Drives Corn Head Developments

The trend to continuous corn, twin-row corn and Bt hybrids is shifting the task of managing increased residue to the corn head.

By Dave Kanicki posted on February 1, 2008 | Posted in Residue Management, Seeding & Planting

It used to be that the primary task of a corn head was to harvest corn: separate the ear from the stalk with as little grain loss as possible, while collecting as little trash as possible, says Marion Calmer, a no-till farmer with Calmer Corn Heads in Alpha, Ill. But as growers look to better integrate field operations, the corn head is playing an increasingly important role in managing crop residue as well.

Understanding Vertical Tillage

The yield-robbing effects of soil compaction continue to be a major challenge for growers, but proponents of deep-tilling say they have an answer for returning compacted soils to fertile, highly productive acres.

By Dave Kanicki posted on February 15, 2007 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Vertical tillage is described as a system of soil management that promotes root development. It's also sometimes called "soiling" or zone tillage because it's used to fracture the entire soil profile from the bottom up using specially designed vertical tillage tools. According to the Precision Planting Co., each tillage pass is designed to increase the vertical flow of nutrients, water and developing roots. Tillage points of the tools work to “heave” the entire section of earth from just below the line that separates topsoil from subsoil.

More Width, Fewer Passes

When the seeding window of opportunity is narrow, wider drills help get the job done on time.

By Dave Kanicki posted on October 1, 2005 | Posted in Equipment, Seeding & Planting

For more timely no-tilling, John Deere in late August introduced the 1990 CCS no-till air drill as a replacement for the 1890 model. For big-acreage growers, these new no-till drills offer many options for designing a high-capacity seeding rig to fit your operation.

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