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No-Till, Meticulous Management Make the Most of Tough Soils

By Chris Torres posted on February 5, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment

Source: Farm Progress

Pennsylvania no-tiller utilizes single-disc openers, cover crops, grass waterways and other conservation practices to adjust to the heavy clay soils and tough conditions of a new location.

Which No-Till Planter Technology Upgrades Pay?

November 2, 2023 | Posted in Equipment

Source: FarmProgress

We have an 8-year-old no-till planter with electric drives, no automatic downforce, standard closing wheels and factory liquid fertilizer attachments. Should we upgrade? If so, which technologies first?

High-End Monitors, Downforce Offer Best Value Among No-Till Planter Technologies

January 25, 2023 | Posted in Equipment

Source: Ohio's Country Journal

While the latest planter technology can keep a no-tiller from losing bushels and dollars, it also pays to do a low-tech check of your high-tech equipment before heading to the field.

Ask the Operator

What was the best change you made in your no-till operation in the last 3 years?

By Jim Leverich posted on January 21, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Residue Management, Precision Agriculture

No-Till Farmer's Conservation Ag Operator Fellow for 2022, Jim Leverich, discusses a recent change he made to his no-till operation that has made a positive impact.

John Deere Announces Allied Agreement with Dawn Equipment Company

May 29, 2014 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

John Deere announced today an alliance with Dawn Equipment Company, Inc., a manufacturer specializing in ground engaging tools and active control systems for planters.

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How Do You Know if Your Disc Openers are Junk?

In this video, Precision Planting’s Clay Scott checks in with planter maintenance recommendations for John Deere, Case IH, Kinze and White disc openers. The 2025 National No-Tillage Conference takes place Jan. 7-10 in downtown Louisville, Ky. Reserve your spot at NoTillConference.com.

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