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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.

Lessiter Media Launches New Docu-Series on Farm Equipment’s Entrepreneurs

The multi-media team at ag publisher Lessiter Media has announced a new ongoing documentary-style video series on the unique stories of independent farm equipment manufacturers.

January 30, 2023

The multi-media team at ag publisher Lessiter Media has announced a new ongoing documentary-style video series on the unique stories of independent farm equipment manufacturers.

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Doing More With Less Water

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2013

Like many no-tillers in North America, Australian no-tillers are concerned with the impact of changing climate and drought conditions. However, no-till and several other innovative ideas have helped the country’s wheat growers deal with reduced water supplies while boosting yields over the past 3 decades.

Spreading Residue Is Serious Business Across The Pond

Western European farmers and manufacturers are taking residue management more seriously than their counterparts in North America.

By Frank Lessiter posted on December 1, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

With wheat yields of 120 to 130 bushels per acre common in Western Europe and the United Kingdom, farmers in these areas are definitely concerned about spreading residue behind the combine.

Cargill Bars Syngenta's GM Corn From Mills

September 6, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Dow Jones Newswires, Reuters

U.S. agribusiness giant Cargill Inc. said it won't accept Syngenta AG's genetically modified Agrisure Viptera corn at its North American wet milling plants until the corn variety is approved by the European Union.

Potassium May Need To Be Replenished

February 15, 2010 | Posted in Crop Protection

As 2010 gets underway and growers plan for the upcoming crop season, applying potassium (K) fertilizer may be more important than ever. According to a study released last fall by the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI), 39 percent of the soils across North America were in negative balance for K, and this study didn't take into consideration the cutbacks of the 2009 growing season.

Zinkand Joins No-Till Farmer Staff

November 2, 2009

Dan Zinkand has joined the No-Till Farmer and Conservation Tillage Guide staff as managing editor, and will also serve as associate editor of Farm Equipment, two publications produced by Lessiter Publications.

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