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Rotations, Double-Cropping Key Profitable No-Till Makeover

Oklahoma no-tiller Preston Simic is rejuvenating stagnant wheat ground by protecting it with residue, fixing fertility issues and diversifying crop rotations.

By John Dobberstein posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

For many farmers, the decision to adopt no-till practices often comes down to economics.

The New Era Of Spray Application

New technologies will help growers fine-tune their spraying applications as next-generation herbicide formulas and herbicide-resistant cropping systems hit the market.

By Clair Urbain posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

New herbicide-resistant traits being introduced into seed varieties, and new formulations of tried-and-true chemicals, promise to be powerful weapons in the war on herbicide-resistant weed species.

Checking GPS Offset Settings For Automatic Section Control Systems

April 10, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Source: By Joe Luck and Paul Jasa, Extension Agricultural Engineers, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Planting season is nearly upon us and it won't be long until field activities are in full swing.

Precision, Covers, Planter Tweaks Piece Together No-Till Success

Ohio no-tillers Steve and Doug Longfellow are saving inputs, improving soils and hiking yields on their heavy clay fields by building a complete no-till system.

By Laura Barrera posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

After taking a gradual approach to adopting no-till on their Ohio farm 20 years ago, Steve Longfellow and his son, Doug, are finding success by adding more pieces to the puzzle.

Precision Herbicide Moves Toward Commercialization

March 11, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Source: Lisa Deeney, Agriland

Precision farming technology that will allow reduced herbicide use by accurately identifying and spot-spraying weeds, developed from research funded by the Horticultural Development Company (HDC), is to go into commercial production.

AgroLiquid Releases Kalibrate Precision Potassium Fertilizer

March 6, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Source: Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers

Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers announces the release of Kalibrate, a soil-applied potassium fertilizer that contains 6% sulfur.

Beck's Hybrids Becomes Exclusive Distributor Of New Flo-Rite Seed Firmers

March 5, 2014 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Source: Beck's Hybrids

Beck's Hybrids announced today that it is the exclusive distributor of Flo-Rite seed firmers. Flo-Rite seed firmers offer a new and improved revolutionary design by incorporating a durable, high-tech memory polymer, replaceable wear plate and protected fertilizer tube.

AGCO Announces News Interoperability Between Management Systems

February 24, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

AGCO has announced a new interoperability between Trimble’s Farm Works Software, VarioDoc and TaskDoc as part of its Fuse Technologies initiative. This interoperability will allow operators to transfer task files between their machine’s cab and the Farm Works Software.

Raven Introduces Anhydrous Ammonia Application System

February 4, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Source: Raven Industries

Raven Industries Applied Technology Division introduces the Accuflow Vortex system, an anhydrous ammonia application system that has increased capacity within a single cooler, which maximizes applicator time and creates a smaller footprint on the toolbar.

Modern Irrigation, Less Tillage Makes Every Drop Of Water Count

With shrinking water supplies, no-till, strip-till and technology tools can conserve the precious resource and even boost crop yields.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on February 1, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture, Water Management

Of all the elements involved in producing a healthy crop, water may be the most often taken for granted. Unlike fertilizer or seed, which are costly necessities, precipitation is free of charge.

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Rotations, Double-Cropping Key Profitable No-Till Makeover

The New Era Of Spray Application

Checking GPS Offset Settings For Automatic Section Control Systems

Precision, Covers, Planter Tweaks Piece Together No-Till Success

Precision Herbicide Moves Toward Commercialization

AgroLiquid Releases Kalibrate Precision Potassium Fertilizer

Beck's Hybrids Becomes Exclusive Distributor Of New Flo-Rite Seed Firmers

AGCO Announces News Interoperability Between Management Systems

Raven Introduces Anhydrous Ammonia Application System

Modern Irrigation, Less Tillage Makes Every Drop Of Water Count

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