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Mackane Vogel

Mackane Vogel is the Assistant Editor of Farm Equipment, No-Till Farmer, Cover Crop Strategies and other Lessiter Media publications. An avid writer for the last 10 years, he previously served as the editorial intern for 88Nine Radio Milwaukee and also wrote for several different sports journalism outlets before joining the Lessiter Media team in 2022. Mackane is a 2020 journalism graduate of Marquette University.

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No-Till's Future Depends on Practical Tech & Regulation

New technology in the world of no-till needs to be solutions-oriented in order to reach farmers in a timely manner

By Mackane Vogel posted on December 1, 2023 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

From new machinery and technology to scientific solutions for weed suppression, there is always something new being introduced to no-tillers.

Improve Your No-Till Management with Soil Health Reports

How to simplify soil health reports & identify which results have the most useful information for no-tillers

By Mackane Vogel posted on October 31, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Soil tests are an important tool for no-tillers, but oftentimes, they cause confusion.

Trialing Autonomy on Your No-Till Operation

Not all agtech will be the right fit, but promising solutions are worth exploring

By Mackane Vogel posted on October 31, 2023 | Posted in Equipment

Autonomous solutions in the world of agriculture are becoming increasingly common.

Fertilizer Labels: What You See Is Not Always What You Get

By Mackane Vogel posted on October 26, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Ensuring that your crops are rich in nutrients like Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) is a crucial aspect of a healthy farm. But oftentimes, most of the N, P and K applied to the soil is never absorbed by the crop and does not have a chance to improve crop performance.

Buckwheat, Sunn Hemp & Cowpeas Offer Soil Health Benefits for No-Tillers

Buckwheat, sunn hemp & cowpeas all offer nitrogen fixing benefits & increased soil health

By Mackane Vogel posted on October 16, 2023 | Posted in Cover Crops

Cereal rye and winter wheat are two of the most commonly used cover crops for corn and soybean growers, but there are some alternative cover crops with a lot of potential for helping improve soil health and cash crop yield.

Top 5 No-Till Innovations from Fall Farm Shows

By Mackane Vogel posted on August 31, 2023 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment

Our editors made the trip to Decatur, Ill., for the 2023 Farm Progress Show to get the latest info on all the newest cutting-edge technology and cover crop advancements. Check out our top picks.

Regenerative Ag Becoming 'Expectation' for Food Companies

Milling company pairs farmers using regenerative agriculture practices with food companies seeking to become more transparent about food sourcing

By Mackane Vogel posted on August 31, 2023 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

An increasing number of large corporations, such as Nestlé and Guinness, are placing an emphasis on working with farmers who are using regenerative agriculture practices.

Key Cover Crop Trends Among U.S. No-Tillers

Planting green, termination methods among biggest differences in CTIC, No-Till Farmer surveys

By Mackane Vogel posted on August 31, 2023 | Posted in Cover Crops

A national survey about farmers’ cover crop practices reveals similar goals and opportunities with cover crops compared to No-Till Farmer’s annual Cover Crops Operational Practices Survey (CCOPS), but no-tillers have an advantage with their ability to plant green.

Equipment

Build a Fully Functional Roller Crimper on a Budget

A step-by-step guide on how to build a roller crimper for roughly 20% of the cost of a new brand-name crimper.

By Mackane Vogel posted on August 21, 2023 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment

Cover crop termination can be difficult. Often its success is dependent on region, weather and other uncontrollable factors.

No-Till, Regenerative Ag Bright Spot Amid Export Issues on Isle of Man

By Mackane Vogel posted on July 31, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Charlie Morrey, an ag journalist who grew up on a farm on the Isle of Man, an island off the western coast of England, says European farmers are currently facing unique hurdles, the biggest of which could jeopardize food security in certain regions of Europe. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.

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