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Dan Crummett

Dan Crummett

Dan Crummett has more than 40 years in regional and national agricultural journalism including editing state farm magazines, web-based machinery reporting and has a long-term interest in no-till and conservation tillage. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from Oklahoma State University.
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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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Ahead of the Curve

Pink Microbes Power Various Biologicals on Market

St. Louis research company commercializes unique pink microbial strains for specific functions & modes of action
By Dan Crummett posted on May 28, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management
As the 2024 growing season progresses, there’s a good chance you or another no-tiller you know may be taking advantage of some new pink biological technology while doing important field work.
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Micronutrients, Part 3

Chlorine Factors Significantly in Total Plant Health

Chlorine aids in photosynthesis, helps plants stay cool when moisture is abundant & curbs transpiration in drought
By Dan Crummett posted on May 28, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management
The micronutrient chlorine suffers from the fact that it doesn’t make up a significant portion of traditional cash crops’ total body mass, and its effects on yields are often overshadowed by nearly all other known plant nutrients.
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