Managing residue in any no-till system can be a challenge with today’s high-yielding transgenic hybrids.

Déjà vu. No-tillers probably felt it this fall as they battled rain and then raced to beat the snow getting crops harvested, just like 2008.

Over the years, I’ve learned how important it is to scout on a timely basis so I can evaluate my management practices.

With skyrocketing input prices like seed and fertilizer, it pays to measure your production and more closely manage your inputs. One of my favorite management slogans is, “Measure to manage.” Without measuring your inputs and yields, it’s really hard to manage to the highest level of profit.

Considering the large increases in commodity and fertilizer prices, fine-tuning your fertilization program will definitely pay big dividends. Soil testing and yield monitoring are essential in helping you determine your crop’s fertilizer needs.

Managing your crop residue properly can have a large impact on the success of your no-till operation.