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Sharp Adoption Curve Found For Site-Specific Technology Tools

July 1, 2006 | Posted in Equipment

Faster payoffs have accelerated the adoption of electronic tools like lightbars, yield monitors and automatic steering.

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Herbicide Diversity is Critical

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 1, 2006 | Posted in Crop Protection

With concerns continuing to develop over glyphosate weed resistance in no-tilled crops, weed scientists keep suggesting that growers start using LibertyLink and Clearfield traits that offer alter- native herbicide modes of action.

Earn Premiums By Growing Nutritional Soybeans

Iowa no-tillers can earn an extra 25 cent per bushel for growing nutritionally enhanced soybeans in 2005.

By Frank Lessiter posted on October 1, 2004 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

In a move to further expand its seed trait business, Monsanto has announced the development and commercialization of linolenic soybeans. This new technology, announced in early September, will help overcome the serious trans-fat health problems that are facing the food industry.

Biogenetics: Worth The Money?

With all of the technologies available today, it’s often daunting to determine if it’s worth the extra cash. Here’s what you need to know to weigh the pros and cons.

May 1, 2004 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Biogenetics. Six years ago many, farmers may have raised an eyebrow about the word and wondered what it meant. Today biogenetics are as much a mainstay as the combine. But has time proven that it's worth the money?

Using Precision Ag To Unlock Higher No-Till Yields

You can earn an extra $5.20 extra per acre by using variable rate seeding with new precision management tools.

By Lynn Grooms posted on January 1, 2002 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

To feed future generations, no-tillers will need to find new ways to increase productivity while conserving current and future resources, says Darian Landolt, a researcher in CNH Global’s Product Management Innovation Group at Maple Park, Ill. Most importantly, he maintains that these objectives must be sustainable.

Internet Questions You Always Wanted Anwswered, But Didn't Know To Ask

Part Two: Farming Resource Web Sites

By Jordanna Smida posted on July 1, 2001

Finding the No-till information you need on the Internet can sometimes be a challenge. But beginning with a few solid farming resources can help you focus your quest for the right information.

Internet Questions You Always Wanted Answered, But Didn’t Know To Ask

Make search engines work for you in finding no-till information.

By Jordanna Smida posted on June 1, 2001

When you say search engine, most people think Yahoo. Though it might be one of the most popular search engines, it’s not necessarily the best.

High-Tech Toys For Those No-Till Boys

These technologies aren’t science fiction, they’re reality for no-tilling today.

By Katherine Meitner posted on June 1, 1999 | Posted in Equipment

While most people associate computers and advanced technologies with e-mail and gory CD-ROM video games, Marion Calmer thinks about higher profits and labor-saving practices for his 1,300-acre farm.

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.

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