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Iowa Brothers’ No-Till Success a Product of Tradition, Education and Attitude

A rigorous equipment maintenance program and trying new practices, such as deploying cover crops, keep the Pillings moving forward.

By Martha Mintz and Jim and Charles Piling posted on February 10, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Soil Health

WHEN WE STEP into our office, soil conservation posters serve to remind us why we do the things we do on our farm. Our soils need to be protected and nourished to keep waterways healthy and the nation’s food supply sustainable.

Setup for John Deere MaxEmerge No-Till Planter

February 7, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Circleville, Ohio, no-tiller Ryan Wilson discusses the setup for the family's John Deere MaxEmerge no-till corn planter, which includes cast iron closing wheels, Martin row cleaners and Precision Planting's 20/20 AirForce system. They apply about 30 pounds per acre of nitrogen at planting to ensure corn seedlings have enough N after following the cereal rye cover crop.

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[Podcast] Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs: Gregg Sauder

We're pleased to bring you a special episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by GKN Off-Highway Powertrain, wherein Editor Mike Lessiter sat down for a conversation with the founder of Precision Planting and 360 Yield Center, Gregg Sauder.

February 6, 2018 | Posted in Equipment

We're pleased to bring you a special episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by GKN Off-Highway Powertrain, wherein Editor Mike Lessiter sat down for a conversation with the founder of Precision Planting and 360 Yield Center, Gregg Sauder.

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Iowa Corn: Steve Berger’s No-Till Planter

January 22, 2018 | Posted in Equipment

Source: Iowa Corn Promotion Board

Corn farmer Steve Berger explains the elements of his no till planter used on his farm in Wellman, Iowa.

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.

Revitalizing No-Till Equipment Enables More Precision, Consistent Yields

Iowa no-tiller uses his 30 years of experience, mechanical abilities to keep machinery in tip-top shape for his row crop and cattle operations.

By Mark McNeely posted on January 13, 2018 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Farmers, in general, are fairly good mechanics, which is necessary to avoid costly on-farm service calls for simple repairs.

Rebuilding Your No-Till Planter to Achieve 99% Corn Ear Potential

Here are 8 essential planter features Rich Schlipf believes are wise investments for improving corn stands and yields.

By Mark McNeely posted on December 16, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

When you start talking about ways to incrementally increase corn yields, Rich Schlipf knows there are numerous no-till planter equipment options and add-on technologies to help farmers maximize emergence and uniformity in growth.

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What are you currently doing, or have you done, to help break down residue more effectively ahead of no-tilling spring crops?

October 28, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment, Residue Management, Soil Health

“In 20-inch rows I added narrow-profile Yetter SharkTooth row cleaners this year and next year I plan to add Precision Planting’s CleanSweep technology to the row cleaners to adjust them on the go and not move as much soil and more of just the residue.

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Companies Announce Partnership To Develop New Multi-Hybrid Planter

September 16, 2017 | Posted in Equipment

Beck’s Hybrids is partnering with Harvest International, Precision Planting and Schlipf Precision Ag to develop a multi-row width, multi-hybrid concept planter.

Sneak Peek at Conceptual Multi-Row Width, Multi-Hybrid Planter

September 14, 2017 | Posted in Equipment

Jason Gahimer with Beck's Hybrids, explains the motivation and collaborative effort to design a multi-row width, multi-hybrid concept planter. Industry partners in the project included Beck's, Harvest International, Precision Planting, Yetter Mfg., SureFire Ag Systems and Schlipf Precision Ag.

Articles Tagged with ''Precision Planting''

Iowa Brothers’ No-Till Success a Product of Tradition, Education and Attitude

Setup for John Deere MaxEmerge No-Till Planter

[Podcast] Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs: Gregg Sauder

Iowa Corn: Steve Berger’s No-Till Planter

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

Revitalizing No-Till Equipment Enables More Precision, Consistent Yields

Rebuilding Your No-Till Planter to Achieve 99% Corn Ear Potential

What are you currently doing, or have you done, to help break down residue more effectively ahead of no-tilling spring crops?

Companies Announce Partnership To Develop New Multi-Hybrid Planter

Sneak Peek at Conceptual Multi-Row Width, Multi-Hybrid Planter

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