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Writing A New Prescription For Higher Corn Yields

360 Yield Center seeks to push corn yields consistently to 300 bushels per acre, and beyond, through better management and application of water and nitrogen.
By Jack Zemlicka posted on August 12, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture
Is 500-bushel corn really attainable? Those involved with the new Illinois-based company 360 Yield Center think so, through better identification and management of limiting factors in the field.
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Making Dollars And ‘Sense’ With No-Till

From spraying to planting to soil sampling, Missouri no-tiller Garrett Riekhof crunches the math on nearly every equipment and precision investment to get the highest possible ‘ROI’ to the bottom line.
By Clair Urbain posted on August 1, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture
When it comes to running a no-till operation precisely and profitably, Garrett Riekhof pushes the pencil on every aspect of his fifth-generation farm.
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Seeking A Simpler Solution For Tractor ‘Cab Clutter’

As no-tillers endure headaches getting precision tools to work together, manufacturers are pushing standardized testing and a searchable database to improve equipment compatibility.
By Jack Zemlicka posted on August 1, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture
Connecting different brands of farm machinery and precision technology can be as appealing as a root canal for many no-tillers. The process often prompts head scratching, hand wringing and hit-or-miss success achieving peak performance.
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8 Tips For Fine Tuning No-Till Planter Performance

No-till planter specialist Dave Dum shares how to properly adjust and maintain some of the key no-till planter parts that will help accomplish a better stand and lead to higher yields.
By Laura Barrera posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture
If seed isn't planted correctly, no-tillers can expect to lose yield before the crop even emerges from the ground. Achieving high-yielding crops begins with a planter that is properly equipped, maintained and adjusted for field conditions.
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