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Many Options For Closing The Slot

October 5, 2010 | Posted in Equipment

Source: The Leading Edge, Yetter Manufacturing

New closing-wheel options means that no-tillers may not need to wait for optimal conditions to no-till corn.

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.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Intensive Nutrient Management Boosts Profits

Nebraska no-tiller John Niemeyer says modifying his fertilizer delivery system, improving pH and using compost manure has transformed no-till corn into his most profitable crop

By John Niemeyer and Ron Ross posted on May 1, 2010 | Posted in Nutrient Management

One of my first jobs out of college after I received a degree in business from the University of North Dakota was a fortunate choice. During the several years I worked for a professional consulting agronomist, I had the opportunity to see a lot of different crop-production systems throughout eastern Nebraska, western Iowa and northeastern Kansas.

No-Till Briefs

May 1, 2010 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

No-tillers should be cautious about planting corn 2 inches deep or more, says Barry Fisher, Indiana state agronomist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service

Twin-Row Corn Sees Small Yield Bump

April 29, 2010 | Posted in Cover Crops

Twin-row corn is becoming more of an attractive production practice for growers across the Midwest, but the jury is still out in Ohio on its yield potential, according to Ohio State University Extension research.

Fertilizer Approach May Need To Change

March 30, 2010 | Posted in Crop Protection

In many areas of Nebraska less fertilizer was applied last fall and winter than normal, and applicators have many unfilled orders. Nitrogen application for winter wheat is urgent. There's a lot to get done this spring that may cause you to change your approach to fertility.

No Longer Afraid Of Residue

Evenly spreading residue creates a uniform base for planting, better emergence and consistent stands for Nebraska no-tiller Matt Kathol

By Loretta Sorensen posted on January 1, 2010 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

Like many farmers, Matt and Glenn Kathol turned to no-till to manage the workload on their family farm. But their switch to no-till in 2001 also made it possible for Kathol to farm full time with his father, Glenn.

Long-Term No-Till Leads In Yield

November 27, 2009 | Posted in Crop Protection

A tillage study was established in 1981 at the University of Nebraska Rogers Memorial Farm, 10 miles east of Lincoln, to gain experience with various tillage systems. In 2009, the long-term no-till fields were the highest-yielding plots by far.

8 Steps For Better No-Tilling

November 16, 2009 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Today’s stronger, heavier equipment is designed to cut and handle residue, penetrate soil to your desired seeding depth, get proper seed-to-soil contact and close the seed-vee. With these four functions in mind, University of Nebraska engineer Paul Jasa says you need to evaluate your no-till planter early in the spring while you have time to make adjustments or buy attachments.

Process Residue Starting At Corn Head

October 3, 2009 | Posted in Residue Management

Properly handling the residue at harvest is key to preparing for the next crop.

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