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Tire Tips and Other Practices for Reducing Soil Compaction

April 14, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Soil Health

Using tires that can operate at lower pressures is one of the most effective ways to minimize soil compaction, along with reducing total axle load and minimizing trips across the field.

Laura Allen, Associate Editor, No-Till Farmer

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Keep Compaction Under Control This Harvest

By Laura Barrera posted on September 17, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

The season is winding down and now’s the time to keep in mind that current actions can have an impact on future crop success.

Preventing Sidewall Compaction In Field Crops

May 9, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Michigan State University Extension

The planting delays and wet soil conditions will increase the potential for sidewall compaction to occur.

Taking The Pressure Off No-Till Fields

Growing use of super-sized farm equipment is fueling compaction concerns, but new technology and some common-sense tips about tire pressure can help protect yields and profits.

By John Dobberstein posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Soil Health

As farms increase in size and no-tillers face pressure to be more efficient and productive, the size of farm equipment is bringing an ever-present danger of compaction.

Air Induction Nozzles Are Not Drift Proof

June 16, 2010

Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Air induction nozzles can reduce drift 75% to 90%, but drift can still occur when farmers are spraying herbicides.

Find That Happy Place With Spray Tips

Selecting the right spray nozzle for each application can help improve a no-tiller’s bottom-line profits by 8% or more

By Martha Ostendorf posted on May 1, 2010 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

Picking the proper spray tip requires walking a fine line between good coverage and drift control.

Take The Pressure Off Your No-Till Soils

Ag engineer Randy Raper offers some helpful hints for no-tillers wanting to tread more lightly for compaction prevention and management.

By Martha Ostendorf posted on September 1, 2009 | Posted in Equipment, Soil Health

Some things, like coal, do their best work under pressure; soils, however, do not. Compaction causes a laundry list of troubles, including ponding water, reduced nutrient availability, erosion, poor root development and the list goes on.

No-Till Briefs

May 1, 2009

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Get Seed Placed Properly

Planter adjustments and proper use of attachments are critical to uniform no-till seedling emergence and maximum yields.

By Jim Leverich posted on April 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Whether your no-till planter is ready to go this spring depends on whether you have the right attachments or make the proper adjustments to get seed placed uniformly at the correct depth and population.

When Spraying, Do It Right!

Paying close attention to proper chemical application will boost no-till yields.

By Frank Lessiter posted on December 1, 2007 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

To obtain a more even application rate when using a visual monitor, first increase your sprayer controller speed slightly rather than deciding to replace the nozzles, suggests Doug Summer.

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