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John Deere and The Climate Corp. Expand Precision, Digital Agriculture Options for Farmers

November 3, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Deere to acquire Precision Planting; The Climate Corp., a subsidiary of Monsanto, to gain connectivity to John Deere equipment.

New Add-Ons Open Pathway To Better No-Till Planting, Seeding

Innovation is ripe for improving the efficiency and accuracy of the planting process with a number of new attachments and add-ons.

By Dan Crummett posted on April 17, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Of all the agronomic variables in the life of a plant, the initial contact of the seed with the soil and moisture is the most crucial to germination’s spark of life and a viable stand emergence.

National Farm Machinery Show Exhibitor Roundup 2015

Check out the latest offerings from these exhibitors scheduled to be at the 2015 National Farm Machinery Show.

January 27, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

Check out the latest offerings from these exhibitors scheduled to be at the 2015 National Farm Machinery Show.

Precision Planting Announces Row-By-Row vDrive Insecticide Application

January 21, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

Source: Precision Planting

A new insecticide control system by Precision Planting enables farmers to simplify their planter and achieve more precise control of insecticide on every portion of their fields.

Using Precision Tools to Drive No-Till Performance

Whether it’s planting, fertilizing or harvesting, Illinois growers Don and Dave Myers are implementing technology in every facet of their no-till operation to achieve greater yields and returns.

By Clair Urbain posted on January 9, 2015 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

For Dave and Don Myers, measuring their progress in building a profitable no-till operation is a matter of inches — and measuring those inches.

How to Tweak Planters For Strip-Till Systems

Creating the ideal seedbed in strip-till requires the right precision technology, diligent residue management and consistent depth control.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on January 9, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Strip-Till Farming

In any farming practice, the cornerstone of growing a profitable crop is an effective planting strategy.

Planter & Drill Attachments Product Roundup 2015

Check out the latest planter & drill attachments from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

January 6, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

Check out the latest planter & drill attachments from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

Sticking With No-Till, Covers Protects Yields And Waterways

Split nitrogen applications and cover crops are helping Iowa grower Ed Ulch improve his long-term no-till operation while enhancing the protection of local waterways.

By John Dobberstein posted on October 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

When Ed Ulch took the plunge with no-till during the 1970s, his main goals were economic: cut trips across the field, reduce expenses and hold the line on yields.

Farmer Unveils New Invention For The Seed Firmer Market

With an embedded stainless-steel fertilizer tube and replaceable wear plate, the Flo-Rite seed firmer promises better down pressure and less cost per row unit, says inventor Jeff Peter.

By John Dobberstein posted on July 1, 2014

Debate has raged for many years about what seed firmer is the best product for improving no-till seed germination and stands. But a new product unveiled this spring may add new life to the debate.

Precision Farming Technology Product Roundup 2013

The latest precision farming technology offerings from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

December 1, 2013 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

The latest precision farming technology offerings from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

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