Articles by Dan Crummett

New Applicator Design Boosts Row-Crop Yields

An upgrade to the popular N-Place fertilizer applicator provides significant increases in cotton yields & promises similar results in bedded or strip-till applications

By Dan Crummett posted on September 18, 2025 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management

Four years of data from Memphis-based Agricenter International shows significant row-crop yield increases are possible with sub-inch-precision surface placement of liquid nitrogen (N) protected by a layer of soil.

Conquering Compaction: Why 4 Weeks Without Living Roots is Too Long

Maintaining & fostering soil aggregation is vital to farming soils capable of protecting themselves from management-induced compaction

By Dan Crummett posted on August 13, 2025 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Soil Health

Maintaining & fostering soil aggregation is vital to farming soils capable of protecting themselves from management-induced compaction

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Managing Weeds with Precision Tech

Micro-sensors, AI, electricity & new sprayer designs help no-tillers reduce herbicide use

By Dan Crummett posted on July 16, 2025 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

While chemists have done most of the heavy lifting in agriculture’s battle with weeds since World War II, electrical and mechanical engineers are increasingly supporting the fight with innovations to make herbicides more efficient, and in some cases, bypass chemistry altogether.

Multi-Tasking Vertical Tillage Tools an Asset for Growers

A No-Till Farmer reader survey reveals how the implements are ubiquitous on many farms as growers resolve a variety of challenges

By Dan Crummett posted on July 14, 2025 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Residue Management

Results of a recent No-Till Farmer survey of vertical tillage users show many growers vouch for the practice and believe they are a useful tool on their farm.

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'AI' Already Much Busier in No-Till Than Many Realize

The results of the AI boom have found fertile ground in modern agriculture, from application systems to on-the-go machine operation tweaks — but better decision making is the prime benefit

By Dan Crummett posted on July 14, 2025 | Posted in Equipment

The industrial revolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is turning inroads into 6-lane highways in agriculture as equipment makers create “smarter” machinery primed with increasing amounts of background data and digital circuitry patterned after the human brain.

Wish List of New Products Represents Harvest Capacity Boost

Combines, concaves, a new corn head & digital autonomy products pave the way for more efficient & timely no-till grain harvests.

By Dan Crummett posted on July 14, 2025 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

This year’s new harvest capacity enhancing gear includes a bevy of combine introductions, some new threshing components from aftermarket suppliers, a large new folding flexible header and a pair of productivity improving autonomous digital systems for grain carts.

Severe Drought Challenges ‘Full Flex’ No-Till Farm

While designed to provide many options against weather and market-related downturns, Conservation Ag Fellow Michael Thompson says his farm’s success still depends upon timely rains

By Dan Crummett posted on July 11, 2025 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health, Water Management

While designed to provide many options against weather and market-related downturns, Conservation Ag Fellow Michael Thompson says his farm’s success still depends upon timely rains. The 2025 fellowship program is made possible with the support of Titan Tire and Yetter Farm Equipment.

Agoro Carbon, Microsoft Ink Carbon Removal Agreement

By Dan Crummett posted on June 30, 2025 | Posted in Soil Health

Collaboration specifies cover crops, grazing management and reduced tillage to provide 2.6 million carbon removal credits to software giant.

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Fueling No-Till Expansion with ‘Full Flex’ Farming

By Dan Crummett posted on June 20, 2025 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health

Extensive use of cover crops, livestock grazing and an intense focus on soil health has helped Conservation Ag Operator Fellow Michael Thompson and family make profitable use of limited rainfall. The 2025 fellowship program is made possible with the support of Titan Tire and Yetter Farm Equipment.

Drone-Applied Crop Protection May Face New Labeling Requirements

Current EPA oversight on UAV-applied crop chemicals will likely get more focused, & crop protection companies are in the forefront with studies to enable more efficient labeling procedures

By Dan Crummett posted on April 29, 2025 | Posted in Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

While regulations, or lack thereof, governing the use of crop protection chemicals applied by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) vary widely across the globe, U.S. growers and applicators are currently operating under a grace period of oversight. That isn’t likely to last long.

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Cover Crops, Strip-Till Spark Desert Soil Revival

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, we pay a visit to Strip-Till Innovator Robert Boyle’s farm in Coolidge, Ariz., for an up-close look at how he’s transforming his soils with cover crops and diverse rotations.

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