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Long-term Studies Indicate ‘The More the Merrier’ in Crop Rotations

Studies spanning 60-years of data show farms are more resilient to the vagaries of markets, policy meddling and weather with more diverse crop rotations.
By Dan Crummett posted on October 9, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health
A recent report from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service has some interesting insights on the benefits of crop rotations, but researchers caution the “long view” is needed to fully capitalize on such improvements.
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9 Tips for Preventing Stubble Damage to Tires

Modern farming enjoys improved yields & crop protection through bioscience, but benefits come with expensive tire hazards for no-tillers maneuvering through a maze of stalk spikes
By Dan Crummett posted on October 8, 2024 | Posted in Equipment
Farmers have been trying to protect their tractor and harvester tires from in-field “road hazards” ever since pneumatic tires began replacing steel wheels in the 1930s.
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Ahead of the Curve

Drone Mapping Technology Slashes Chemical Costs By 70%

Sentera’s remote-sensing & map generation spots weeds as small as ¼ inch to target field sections needing immediate protection
By Dan Crummett posted on August 6, 2024 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Recent digital technology improvements have spawned the ability to scan entire fields quickly and inexpensively with drones, then provide maps identifying specific weeds and their locations — all in about 12 hours.


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Ahead of the Curve

Drone Mapping Technology Slashes Chemical Costs By 70%

Sentera’s rapid remote-sensing & map generation spots weeds as small as ¼ inch to target field sections needing immediate specific crop protection
By Dan Crummett posted on July 20, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture
Recent digital technology improvements have spawned the ability to scan entire fields quickly and inexpensively with drone flights, then provide maps identifying specific weeds and their locations — all in about 12 hours.
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