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Mackane Vogel

Mackane Vogel is the Associate Editor of Farm Equipment, No-Till Farmer, Cover Crop Strategies and other Lessiter Media publications. An avid writer for the last 10 years, he previously served as the editorial intern for 88Nine Radio Milwaukee and also wrote for several different sports journalism outlets before joining the Lessiter Media team in 2022. Mackane is a 2020 journalism graduate of Marquette University.

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Cover Cropping in Integrated Farming Systems

By Mackane Vogel posted on December 22, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops

Well last week we had boots on the ground at the Big Soil Health Event in Cedar Falls, Iowa where agronomist David Kleinschmidt emphasized the importance of considering Carbon to Nitrogen ratios of cover crops and residues, particularly when making decisions about cover crop termination. Let’s dive in a little deeper.

Searching for a Silver Lining After a Tough Year of No-Tilling

Ray McCormick finds bright spot planting into cattle tracks, despite a challenging year dominated by bad weather & labor shortages

By Mackane Vogel posted on December 20, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

In a year that was overshadowed by unreliable labor and less-than-ideal weather conditions, Ray McCormick is still finding positives to focus on and new theories and strategies to test out next season.

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[Video] “This is Why You Should Go to the National No-Till Conference” - Ray McCormick

By Mackane Vogel posted on December 17, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Conservation Ag Operator Fellow Ray McCormick explains the aha moment he had at the National No-Till Conference when Marion Calmer was giving a presentation about corn planting strategies. This one takeaway has changed the way McCormick operates his farm and he has never looked back.

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[Video] Cultivating Native Flowers & Plants with Ray McCormick

By Mackane Vogel posted on December 17, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Conservation Ag Operator Fellow Ray McCormick discusses the benefits of pollinators and talks about cultivating native plants and flowers for neighbors and members of his community.

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[Video] Ray McCormick’s Natural Pond — BEFORE

By Mackane Vogel posted on December 17, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Conservation Ag Operator Fellow Ray McCormick explains his design plans for the natural pond he plans to install on his property. He also discusses the benefits of having a natural pond and what he hopes to use it for. Stay tuned to see the finished pond in an upcoming video.

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[Video] No-Till Corn in the Floodplains & Phantom Yield Loss

By Mackane Vogel posted on December 17, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Water Management

Conservation Ag Operator Fellow Ray McCormick pitches his theory for what causes phantom yield loss as well as his strategies for growing no-till corn in the floodplains.

[Video] Morning Coffee with Ray McCormick

By Mackane Vogel posted on December 17, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Conservation Ag Operator Fellow Ray McCormick discusses his plans for a natural spring pond on his property as well as giving a brief overview of his farm as a whole and his outlook on conservation agriculture systems.

Earning the Right to Plant Cover Crops

By Mackane Vogel posted on December 9, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops

Mackane Vogel here at the Acres Eco-Ag Conference and Trade Show in Madison, Wis., and for this week’s segment we are going to toss it off to Gary Zimmer to talk a little bit about his cover crop strategies.

Future of Weed Suppression On Display at FIRA USA 2024

Top 3 weed suppression tools in autonomy can help no-tillers cut back on chemicals

By Mackane Vogel posted on November 25, 2024 | Posted in Precision Agriculture, Spraying Equipment

FIRA USA 2024 featured 3 standout weed suppression tools that no-tillers might want to keep their eye on in the coming months.

[Video] Solinftec Shows off Solix Robot at FIRA USA 2024

By Mackane Vogel posted on November 18, 2024 | Posted in Equipment

Nick Derheimer, customer success specialist for Solinftec, breaks down the specs and features of the company's solar-powered spot-spraying robot — Solix.

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