variable-rate seeding

Variable vs. Uniform Seeding Rates for Corn

By Emerson Nafziger posted on April 17, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: University of Illinois Extension

It’s not so difficult to do seeding rate trials with today’s planting equipment and yield monitors, and it’s even possible to do several of these within a field in order to get an idea of how much responses vary within the field. The difficulty is that responses within parts of a field are not consistent across years: they are often more dependent on weather conditions than on soil zone or soil type.

Leveraging Data, Tissue Tests For Variable-Rate Payback

A relentless approach to data collection, tissue testing and management zones puts Sparland, Ill., strip-tiller Jay Riddell in the driver’s seat to optimize seed and fertilizer rates on corn and soybeans.

By James DeGraff posted on October 8, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

For decades, the spring season was consistently stressful for Sparland, Ill., grower Jay Riddell. He dedicated days to running a field cultivator though his 1,500 corn and soybean acres while hoping for a suitable seedbed to plant into.

Conquering Stubborn Soils and Residue with a Switch to Strip-Till

Seeding and fertilizing experimentation enables Nebraska farmers to better manage residue, convert poor fields into pivotal performers.

By James DeGraff posted on January 13, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Residue Management

Conventional wisdom is overrated for Nickerson, Neb., farmers Kirk Brand and Brent Willnerd, especially when it comes to getting the most out of their 2,600-acre corn and soybean operation.

Using No-Till to Conquer Tough Field Conditions

Reducing soil disturbance and rotating crops and covers has reduced evaporation and helped the Neva family work through saline soils and other farming challenges.

By John Dobberstein posted on April 15, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Soil Health

Since switching to no-till practices more than a decade ago, dealing with rocky, variable and saline soils has been much easier for the Neva family.

5 Things to Consider When Starting Variable-Rate

November 20, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: Southern States Co-op

Variable-rate seeding, or VRS, is the practice of dynamically adjusting the amount of seeds planted in areas of fields based on location-specific information on fertility and other factors that affect yield.

Crop Diversity, Precision Technology Push No-Till Further

Seeing the potential for more than just erosion control, Ohio growers Bret and Gene Margraf overhauled their no-till system by adding wheat and cover crops, variable-rate seeding and fertility and split-nitrogen applications.

By Laura Barrera posted on November 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Precision Agriculture

Thirteen thousand pounds of residue sounds like a lot to manage, but on Bret Margraf's farm it's not something to worry about.

Writing A Prescription For The Future Of Farming

Prescription-based programs such as FieldScripts and Field360 are showing some promise in early trials, but the jury is still out on whether these new tools will live up to expectations.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Before a single seed is planted, farmers make dozens of decisions that can impact yield potential and ultimately, how much money they make each year.

Steps To Implementing Variable-Rate Seeding

February 13, 2013 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Precision Agriculture

Source: DuPont Pioneer

Variable rate seeding (VRS) can help maximize overall profits by selecting the best planting rates for each area of the field.

Is Variable-Rate Planting An Option For The Next Growing Season?

November 26, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Iowa Soybean Association On-Farm Network

If you haven’t already ordered your seed for 2013, you’re probably getting ready to do that.

Report: No-Till Driving Growth In Conservation Tillage

January 3, 2012 | Posted in Residue Management, Precision Agriculture

Source: No-Till Farmer Editors

The expansion of conservation tillage has come entirely from the adoption of no-till, which increased from 14 million acres in 1989 to nearly 63 million acres in 2004, the USDA says.

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Variable vs. Uniform Seeding Rates for Corn

Leveraging Data, Tissue Tests For Variable-Rate Payback

Conquering Stubborn Soils and Residue with a Switch to Strip-Till

Using No-Till to Conquer Tough Field Conditions

5 Things to Consider When Starting Variable-Rate

Crop Diversity, Precision Technology Push No-Till Further

Writing A Prescription For The Future Of Farming

Steps To Implementing Variable-Rate Seeding

Is Variable-Rate Planting An Option For The Next Growing Season?

Report: No-Till Driving Growth In Conservation Tillage

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