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Responding to Dynamic Field Conditions: The Role of Advanced Planting & Seeding Technology

February 1, 2025 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture, Seeding & Planting

As the agricultural industry continues to evolve, farmers will increasingly rely on advanced planting technologies to navigate the challenges of dynamic field conditions.

No-Till, Meticulous Management Make the Most of Tough Soils

By Chris Torres posted on February 5, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment

Source: Farm Progress

Pennsylvania no-tiller utilizes single-disc openers, cover crops, grass waterways and other conservation practices to adjust to the heavy clay soils and tough conditions of a new location.

Which No-Till Planter Technology Upgrades Pay?

November 2, 2023 | Posted in Equipment

Source: FarmProgress

We have an 8-year-old no-till planter with electric drives, no automatic downforce, standard closing wheels and factory liquid fertilizer attachments. Should we upgrade? If so, which technologies first?

High-End Monitors, Downforce Offer Best Value Among No-Till Planter Technologies

January 25, 2023 | Posted in Equipment

Source: Ohio's Country Journal

While the latest planter technology can keep a no-tiller from losing bushels and dollars, it also pays to do a low-tech check of your high-tech equipment before heading to the field.

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What was the best change you made in your no-till operation in the last 3 years?

By Jim Leverich posted on January 21, 2022 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture, Residue Management, Seeding & Planting

No-Till Farmer's Conservation Ag Operator Fellow for 2022, Jim Leverich, discusses a recent change he made to his no-till operation that has made a positive impact.

John Deere Announces Allied Agreement with Dawn Equipment Company

May 29, 2014 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

John Deere announced today an alliance with Dawn Equipment Company, Inc., a manufacturer specializing in ground engaging tools and active control systems for planters.

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Farmer Shares Formula for Better No-Till Corn Emergence

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, longtime no-tiller Ross Bishop shares some of the keys to achieving even corn emergence with no-till.

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Conservation in Action Tour 2025 -- Sioux Falls, S.D.

Date: 05/06/25

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From Sioux Falls, S.D. attendees will travel to innovative farms that showcase best practices in conservation agriculture, hear from inspiring speakers and experience behind-the-scenes industry stops that will make the 2025 planting season a memorable one.

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Needham Ag Technologies, LLC

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Items Tagged with 'downforce'

ARTICLES

Responding to Dynamic Field Conditions: The Role of Advanced Planting & Seeding Technology

No-Till, Meticulous Management Make the Most of Tough Soils

Which No-Till Planter Technology Upgrades Pay?

High-End Monitors, Downforce Offer Best Value Among No-Till Planter Technologies

What was the best change you made in your no-till operation in the last 3 years?

John Deere Announces Allied Agreement with Dawn Equipment Company

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