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Harness Precision Technologies for Higher No-Till Profits

National No-Tillage Conference Returns Jan. 9-12

November 25, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

Learn how to manage residue with precision technologies, how precision tech can help maintain a better stand and how precision ag data can be turned into profit maps for increased returns during the general session, "Harness Precision Technologies for Higher Profits."

National No-Tillage Conference Summer Intensive

Investing in an Organic No-Till Evolution to Increase Profitability

Indiana no-tiller Rick Clark shares how a commitment to “getting uncomfortable” and a transition to organic practices at the National No-Tillage Conference Summer Intensive, June 23-24.

May 11, 2021

No-tilling and organic practices were once thought to be incompatible. But improvements in technology and the re-emergence of cover crops means some growers, like Rick Clark, are taking advantage of price premiums available on the rapidly growing organic market.

2018 National Farm Machinery Show

[Video] Award-winning Mixmate

February 20, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Doug Applegate, CEO/Owner at Praxidyn, discusses the AE50 award-winning Mixmate at the 2018 National Farm Machinery Show.

Proagrica Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire SST Software

February 5, 2018

Proagrica Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire US Farm Solutions Company SST Software. SST Software is a leading US independent precision farming solutions company and delivers insight and decision support to agronomic advisors and growers.

Farmers of the Future Will Utilize Drones, Robots and GPS

March 20, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

A Texas A&M University biological and agricultural engineer shares the impact of precision technology on agriculture and what new technologies growers can anticipate in the future.

Farmers, Agriculture Technology Providers Reach Agreement on Big Data Privacy

November 13, 2014

Source: American Farm Bureau Federation

A coalition of major farm organizations and agriculture technology providers (ATPs) today announced an agreement on data privacy and security principles that will encourage the use and development of a full range of innovative, technology-driven tools and services to boost the productivity, efficiency and profitability of American agriculture.

Stubble, Compaction, Equipment Size Are Driving Tire Innovation

Farmers will see more options for farm tires in the coming years with lower sidewalls, increased flexibility and more durability — all while boosting onfarm efficiency.

By Dan Crummett posted on November 1, 2014 | Posted in Equipment

Ask major players in the ag industry what's driving tire design for North America and three themes pop up immediately: soil compaction, stubble damage and the increasing size of farm equipment.

Narrow, High-Tech Gauge Wheels Tackle Plugging, Emergence Issues

New materials and designs for depth-gauge wheels can help growers improve seed-depth consistency and emergence in tough no-till conditions, and possibly increase yields.

By John Dobberstein posted on November 1, 2014 | Posted in Equipment

When it comes to no-till planters and drills, row cleaners and closing wheels often get the most attention from growers, giving rise to seemingly endless tweaking and innovation devoted to the attachments.