Articles by Erin Hightower

Farm Safety Week

5 Ways to Reduce Mental Fatigue on the Farm

By Erin Hightower posted on September 20, 2024

Farming requires daily problem-solving: operators, equipment managers, and farm owners are often asked to make informed decisions within a short period. How can they mindfully manage their mental load?

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Ensure Your No-Till Vision is 20/20 with Precision Technology

By Erin Hightower posted on August 16, 2024 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

We are experiencing a technological renaissance that would have seemed like science fiction just 30 years ago when it comes to data in the field. However, as these impressive field mapping may have one potential setback: How do they translate technology mapping back into actionable input and decision-making?

Use Targeted Spraying Tools to Balance Pesticide Use

By Erin Hightower posted on May 20, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection, Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Spot spraying systems create opportunities for growers to target intra-field variability of pesticide growth when pesticides need to be applied.

Technology Makes No-Tilling Safer

By Erin Hightower posted on September 20, 2023 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Farmer health and safety is a part of more conversations than ever, and the latest agriculture and equipment technology offers new levels of not just productivity and efficiency, but safety, too, through real-time communication and data.

How New Sprayer Technologies Change Yields, Reduce Inputs & Manage Risk

By Erin Hightower posted on June 15, 2023 | Posted in Crop Protection, Equipment, Precision Agriculture

"While we can’t predict the weather, pests’ activity, or the price to reduce their strain on next year’s crop, we can unlock spraying technology to improve any operation’s agronomy," says agronomist Erin Hightower.

How to Create a Winning Strategy with Precision Agriculture

By Erin Hightower posted on March 29, 2023 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

When the planters come out, like baseball, anticipation builds in those first few weeks. The pace of a game or planting season is determined in the first few minutes as you start to assess the strategy implemented by the other team.

Starting Harvest Like it's a New School Year

By Erin Hightower posted on November 7, 2022 | Posted in Precision Agriculture, Residue Management, Seeding & Planting

Source: RDO Equipment

RDO Equipment's Erin Hightower writes, "A good first day of school or harvest share several similarities. From preparing to implementing good habits early, to building in a feedback loop, these steps can help not only create a good start but also produce a satisfying finish."

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