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New Technologies Knocking: Do You Answer?

Whether it’s narrow rows, better guidance systems or innovative equipment, no-tillers should make sure these new tools help them meet their goals.

By Jim Leverich posted on January 1, 2012 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Every year, new technologies emerge that can make it easier for you to improve your profitability.

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Onfarm Research Aids Hybrid, Variety Selection

Using precision technology and a mix of hybrids or varieties can help no-tillers improve their evaluation system and make better seed choices

By Jim Leverich posted on December 1, 2011 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Selecting the most appropriate hybrids and varieties can vastly improve profitability on your farm. But this decision can be difficult because there are so many options.

Two Legends Who Gave No-Till A Lift

A savvy for problem solving helped two rural Kentucky farmers invent planter attachments and technologies that changed the game for no-tillers.

By John Dobberstein posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Precision Agriculture

While many innovative farmers and manufacturers have played important roles in the growth of no-till, two men perhaps loom the largest — no-tiller Eugene Keeton and Howard Martin, the founder of Martin Industries.

Prime Meridian to Change Precision Agriculture Landscape

October 4, 2011 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Today, precision agriculture data services company, Prime Meridian, introduced the first independent farm data management system to help growers store and profit from their precision farm data online.

New Coalition Focuses On Better Nutrient Management

September 8, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

Source: By John Dobberstein, Managing Editor

Beginning this fall, a coalition of stakeholders in agriculture will ramp up their promotion of responsible nutrient-management practices including no-till, cover crops and precision technology on farms in several endangered Illinois watersheds.

Tips For Yield-Monitor Calibration

August 25, 2011 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Source: By John Barker, Ohio State University

GPS-based yield data has proven to be an extremely valuable management tool, but improperly calibrated yield monitors can essentially generate difficult to interpret or useless data.

Bio Strip-Till: Best of Both Worlds

Using cover crops with strip-tillage helps growers improve the crop-row environment, build soil organic matter and protect fields from erosion.

By Dan Zinkland posted on August 1, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops, Precision Agriculture

There’s a new hybrid practice growers are taking advantage of that marries the benefits of cover crops with those of strip-till.

Twin-Row Strip-Till Attracts Farmers

Strip-twinning helps farmers increase in-row spacing between corn plants, exposes corn to more sunlight and can increase yields.

By Dan Zinkland posted on August 1, 2011 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Argyle, Iowa, grower Brian Klemme began twin-row strip-tilling corn in the spring of 2009 because he wanted to increase plant populations and spacing within rows and, hopefully, increase yields.

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.

Cutting-Edge Drainage Tools Give No-Till A Boost

New technologies and methods are helping growers manage moisture levels in their fields and improve the timeliness of farming operations.

By John Dobberstein posted on August 1, 2011 | Posted in Precision Agriculture, Water Management

With wet weather in recent years creating poor field conditions and delaying planting and harvesting, drainage is becoming an even more critical tool.

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New Technologies Knocking: Do You Answer?

Onfarm Research Aids Hybrid, Variety Selection

Two Legends Who Gave No-Till A Lift

Prime Meridian to Change Precision Agriculture Landscape

New Coalition Focuses On Better Nutrient Management

Tips For Yield-Monitor Calibration

Bio Strip-Till: Best of Both Worlds

Twin-Row Strip-Till Attracts Farmers

Technology, Onfarm Research Pay Off For No-Tillers

Cutting-Edge Drainage Tools Give No-Till A Boost

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