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What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Using The Right Tools Brings No-Till Success

Doug Gronau believes technology can boost no-till profitability, but it must produce a quick return on investment.

By Doug Gronau and Martha Mintz posted on October 1, 2011 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management

Returning to no-till after a 30-plus year hiatus was really a homecoming for my family. My father no-tilled in the 1960s, but moved away from the practice due to the lack of mechanical and herbicide options we needed to make no-till work.

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Nitrogen Vs. Fungicides

By Frank Lessiter posted on October 1, 2011

Recent research from Illinois indicates there are ways of improving fungicide efficiency, due to plant-disease concerns, without losing yield. The key appears to be making sure an adequate amount of nitrogen is applied to the corn crop.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Planning And Research Necessary For No-Till Success

Soaking up information from every possible source keeps Jim Hershey on a successful and productive no-till path.

By Jim Hershey and Martha Mintz posted on August 1, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

You can’t farm by the seat of your pants anymore. It takes a business plan and research to get maximum yields and profits.

Technology, Onfarm Research Pay Off For No-Tillers

Precision planting methods, fungicides and a diverse herbicide rotation help boost the bottom line for Wisconsin growers Josh Trautman and Nick Viney.

By Clair Urbain posted on August 1, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

Having worked as crop advisors right out of college, Nick Viney and Josh Trautman know that doing the little things right — whether it’s planting, fertilization or onfarm testing — is a key to unlocking yield potential.

Fending Off Nematodes In No-Till Cornfields

Nematodes threaten the profitability of many growers’ corn, but Bayer CropScience agronomist Ray Knake shares tools and tips that can minimize the damage.

By John Dobberstein posted on July 1, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

The microscopic, yield-robbing pests known as nematodes may be causing more damage to U.S. cornfields than experts previously thought.

Keys To Early-Season Corn Fungicide Applications

June 10, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Crop Insights, Pioneer Hi-Bred

Foliar fungicide applications can be an important component of an effective corn disease management strategy.

Timing of Fungicide Applications in Early-Stage Corn

June 3, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Carl A. Bradley, University of Illinois

A study found a greater yield response was observed when fungicides were applied at R1 compared to V6, with the largest response being when V6 applications were followed by R1 applications.

Foliar Feeders Push For Bigger No-Till Yields

While not a replacement for well-managed soil fertility programs, foliar fertilizers — piggybacked with pesticide treatments — are helping no-tillers achieve greater yields

By Mark Parker posted on June 1, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

No-tillers find that foliar applications can help fine-tune fertility programs and boost yields. While not a replacement for a solid soil-based fertility program, foliar-feeding strategies aim to maximize productivity in well-managed crops.

10 Sprayer Features No-Tillers Swear By

Growers share customizations and technology add-ons, ranging from convenient to essential, that boost efficiency and profitability.

By Martha Mintz posted on May 1, 2011 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

After the planter, the sprayer may be the most important piece of equipment to no-tillers, so it makes sense to want them functioning perfectly.

Increasing The Economics Of Raising Soybeans

April 29, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: North Dakota State University

To improve soybean yields economically, producers are exploring combinations of production management strategies.

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