Articles by Ian Gronau

Crop Sensors Emerging as Useful, Profitable No-Till Tool

Farmers and manufacturers discuss the payback crop sensors offer, as well as their vulnerabilities and what the future may hold for the technology.

By Ian Gronau posted on October 26, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

There’s little doubt among farmers that data pouring from a myriad of displays, sensors, monitors and other precision farming equipment is going to help them be more efficient. However, analysis and timing often stand in the way of that goal.

Digging In: Strip and Furrow Analysis

‘Planter Doctor’ Kevin Kimberley shares how strip-tillers can dig into strips to diagnose and address problems, improve crop emergence and yields.

By Ian Gronau posted on October 26, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Precision Agriculture

If working with farmers from eight states for more than 15 years has taught Kevin Kimberley anything, it’s that farmers should let the soil dictate their management decisions.

5 Valuable Takeaways from the National Strip-Tillage Conference

The 2015 event held in Iowa City, Iowa, showcased cutting-edge techniques used by top strip-tillers that attendees can take home and put to use in their own operations.

By Ian Gronau posted on September 21, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

BUILDING ON the success of the inaugural event last year, the 2nd annual National Strip-Tillage Conference, held recently in Iowa City, Iowa, brought together a diverse group of top strip-tillers, ag consultants and researchers who shared experience-based tips and techniques during some 20 presentations and 30 roundtable discussions.

Working to Perfect a Spring Strip-Till System

The Rebout farm in Janesville, Wis., adopted strip-till 15 years ago and constantly experiments to streamline a one-pass spring system.

By Ian Gronau posted on July 23, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health, Water Management

Some farmers see switching to strip-till as a leap of faith. Luckily, for the Rebout family in Janesville, Wis., it was a gamble that paid off both immediately and in the long run.

Mobile Apps Help No-Tillers Make Better Decisions in the Field

Farm-based apps can help no-tillers manage traffic, improve fertilizer efficiency, scout effectively and learn more about farm soils.

By Ian Gronau posted on April 17, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

For many no-tillers, the field of ag-specific mobile apps can feel a bit like the Wild West.

Top Ag Apps in the 2015 No-Till Farmer's Reader Survey

By Ian Gronau posted on March 18, 2015

According to a recent poll, there are plenty of growers who've jumped on the farming-app bandwagon, but others are still mulling the idea or flatly refusing to do so.

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