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Main Opener Pivot Crucial for No-Till John Deere Air Seeder's Performance

Don't overlook the main opener pivot on a no-till John Deere single disc air seeder.

June 20, 2023 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Precision Agriculture

When it comes to your no-till seeder’s performance, there's a crucial component that you shouldn't overlook: the main opener pivot. The Seeder Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

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Maximizing Successful No-Till Furrow Creation on JD Single Disc Air Seeders

June 6, 2023 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

When it comes to achieving the perfect seed slot and furrow creation, the opening disc plays a crucial role. But there are several aspects to consider when examining this essential part. The Seeder Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

No-Till Roundtable

What is Your Go-To Equipment for Seeding Cover Crops in a Timely Manner? Why Does This Work Best?

October 16, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

We asked No-Till Farmer readers to tell us about their go-to equipment for getting cover crops seeded in a timely manner and why they like it. Here's what they said.

Combatting Compaction with Cover Crops

A relentless 75-acre compaction problem gave Brownsburg, Ind., farmer Mike Starkey perspective on the sustainable, cost-effective advantages of a no-till, cover crop system.

By James DeGraff posted on November 8, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

During the summer of 2011, Brownsburg, Ind., corn, soybean and wheat no-tiller Mike Starkey agreed to host the John Deere Roll-Out new equipment event on his farm, leasing out a 75-acre corn plot at the entrance of his 2,600-acre operation.

No-Till Pays Off, Dollar for Dollar

A long-term commitment to soil health and precision fertilizer use help Jan and Cindy Layman turn their no-till operation into a thriving enterprise.

By John Dobberstein posted on March 10, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

It’s certainly possible to no-till high-yielding crops in northwest Ohio, but for Jan and Cindy Layman, it’s no cakewalk, either.

No-Till, Precise Fertility Bring Back the ‘Old Hills’

Randy and Dan Linville are making their sloped fields more productive by feeding the soil and seeding cereal rye to improve soil tilth and reduce erosion.

By John Dobberstein posted on November 18, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Sitting with his nephew Dan in their barn near DeKalb, Mo., this past summer, Randy Linville recalled an event to convince them it was time to give no-till a look.

Finding a Niche Leads to No-Till Success

With a soil armor of residue, better water infiltration and diverse crops, Alan Mindemann is making no-till work in the most challenging of conditions.

By John Dobberstein posted on August 23, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Water Management

With a soil armor of residue, better water infiltration and diverse crops, Alan Mindemann is making no-till work in the most challenging of conditions.

No-Till Persistence Tackles Tough, Cold Northern Soils

Moisture issues and a short growing season haven’t stopped the Hoenhauses from no-tilling corn, seeding covers and fertilizing efficiently.

By John Dobberstein posted on January 14, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

The Hoenhause family used to hear no-till wasn’t necessary in their area because there was ample moisture to grow a crop.

Switch to No-Till Saves Soil, Boosts Nutrient Efficiency

Ron Neises sees more even crop emergence and less time cleaning waterways after converting his south-central Kansas farm to no-till practices two decades ago.

By John Dobberstein posted on December 17, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management, Water Management

While the weather in Kansas can be very fickle, Ron Neises has found switching to no-till practices 20 years ago has brought a calming influence, of sorts, to the 2,600 acres he farms in Belle Plaine, Kan.

Stopping Erosion, Moisture Loss with No-Till

October 21, 2016 | Posted in Equipment

Ron Neises and his son, Ethan, discuss why they switched to no-till practices in 1996 on their 2,600-acre operation near Belle Plaine, Kan., and the different components they’ve added to their John Deere 7200 planter that include Dawn row cleaners and Dawn Curvetine closing wheels.

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