Articles by Jim Leverich

Review Planter Performance; Apply Nitrogen Efficiently

While preparing to make sidedressed nitrogen applications, check early crop stands to see whether you need to adjust your no-till planter for next year.

By Jim Leverich posted on June 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management

Hopefully, your crop is off to a great start! Now is a good time to assess crop stands and learn from your planting-season management to see if there are things you should do differently.

Maintain Good Management As You Return To The Fields

This spring, consider keeping track of field performance, using fertilizer efficiently and rotating herbicide modes of action.

By Jim Leverich posted on May 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

For many no-tillers, this was a long winter filled with cold temperatures and substantial snowfall — at least in the upper to central regions of the Midwest.

No-Till Notes

Get Seed Placed Properly

Planter adjustments and proper use of attachments are critical to uniform no-till seedling emergence and maximum yields.

By Jim Leverich posted on April 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Whether your no-till planter is ready to go this spring depends on whether you have the right attachments or make the proper adjustments to get seed placed uniformly at the correct depth and population.

No-Till Notes

Start Your Corn’s Engine With Popup

For a slight premium versus broadcast fertilizers, popup fertilizers can increase your no-till corn yields to the point of tripling your investment.

By Jim Leverich posted on March 1, 2008 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Are you ready to give your no-till corn crop a great start?

No-Till Notes

No Need To Be “Iffy” About Hybrid Selection

By Jim Leverich posted on February 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

I hope you were able to attend the National No-Tillage Conference and pick up a lot of new ideas for your farm. The trick is to pick out the high-quality ideas that will work in your system.

NO-TILL NOTES

On-Farm Research Could Be Your Management Guide

By Jim Leverich posted on January 1, 2008 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Welcome to my first installment of No-Till Notes. I’m looking forward to writing this column and sharing my no-tilling experiences with you. I hope to provide lots of no-tilling ideas you can use on your farm.

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Articles by Jim Leverich

Review Planter Performance; Apply Nitrogen Efficiently

Maintain Good Management As You Return To The Fields

Get Seed Placed Properly

Start Your Corn’s Engine With Popup

No Need To Be “Iffy” About Hybrid Selection

On-Farm Research Could Be Your Management Guide

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5 Takeaways After 35 Years of No-Tilling

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