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Test Plot Design Gets Easier

The split-planter comparison methods provides a simple, reliable way to gather highly valuable on-farm yield data.

By Julie Orchard posted on August 1, 1998 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Yield monitors are an unparalleled data-collection device for on-farm testing, says Tom Doerge, Pioneer precision farming specialist.

High-Tech Has No-Tiller Seeing Red

Infrared imagery and computer-enhanced photos are showing the way to increased no-till profits.

By Joe Shinners posted on August 1, 1998 | Posted in Equipment

If new technology can help Oxford, Ind., no-tiller Jim Wilkinson make money, he’ll try it.

Calibrate, Calibrate, Calibrate

By Darrell Bruggink posted on June 1, 1998 | Posted in Equipment

If no-tillers want the full benefits of Global Positioning Satellites (GPS) with adjustable rates, they better take the time to make sure equipment is calibrated properly.

Creating a New No-Till Management Style

As precision farming technology advances, no-tillers who fine tune their management style will keep the competitive edge.

By Julie Orchard posted on May 1, 1998 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Most people who meet Doug Harford are so impressed with his precision farming knowledge, they assume he holds a doctorate in agricultural engineering.

Subsoiling Away Compaction

By Julie Orchard posted on April 1, 1998 | Posted in Soil Health

Is compaction actually worse with no-till?

Herbicides Are Tools, Not The Answers

Don’t expect higher no-till yields with herbicides. Instead, expect herbicides to protect your crop profits.

By Julie Orchard posted on April 1, 1998 | Posted in Crop Protection

It makes sense to think that the more inputs you add to a no-till field, the bigger the yield you should expect. But herbicides require different thinking, says Chris Boerboom.

37 Solid Profit-Building No-Till Management Ideas For 1998

Four top-notch no-tillers outline what they’ll do differently during the coming year.

By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 1998

Standing pat is not something most veteran no-tillers do. Check out the innovations four veteran no-tillers were trying in 1998. Have you implemented any of these on your farm?

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Farmer Sees 7% No-Till Corn Yield Bump with 20-Inch Rows

On this edition of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, longtime no-tiller Jim Leverich explains why 20-inch corn rows are paying off big time on his Sparta, Wis., farm.

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