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New Tire Technology Can Lead to 7% Yield Bump

Very high flexion tires & central tire inflation systems reduce compaction & increase yields significantly, expert says

By Noah Newman posted on December 29, 2023 | Posted in Equipment, Soil Health

Some amount of compaction is inevitable, even for no-tillers, but there are ways to minimize it by using new technologies developed by the ag tire industry over the past decade.

Embracing No-Till Innovations for Higher Yields and Less Nutrient Runoff

By Julia Gerlach posted on June 12, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

Never satisfied with the status quo, many no-tillers seem to always be looking for new solutions that will make them more efficient, improve profits and reduce the environmental impacts of their practices on the land. If there were a no-till motto, it might be “There’s got to be a better way.”

No-Tillers Always Looking for a Better Way

By Julia Gerlach posted on June 12, 2020 | Posted in Equipment

Ever since 1962 when Harry Young planted his first no-till plot in Herndon, Ky., no-tillers have been pushing the envelope, always looking for a better way to farm. Over and over again, they’ve tweaked, poked and prodded their equipment, leading to innovations that have saved time, labor, water and topsoil for farmers worldwide.

Trelleborg Unveils its Revolutionary CTIS+ Inside Jointly Developed with Dana at Agritechnica 2019

October 31, 2019 | Posted in Equipment

Source: Trelleborg

Trelleborg Wheel Systems and Dana Incorporated have jointly developed a revolutionary Central Tire Inflation (CTIS) system for the agricultural machinery industry. The concept of the new CTIS system will be displayed at Agritechnica 2019 in November 2019.

How to Combat Compaction in a Soggy Season

Soil compaction happens to everyone and wet weather makes it worse. Here’s what you need to do to get ahead of compaction problems — or correct it once you’ve got it.

By Julia Gerlach posted on October 16, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Soil Health

The 12 months between July 2018 and June 2019 saw record precipitation in the U.S., with an average of 37.86 inches, which is 7.9 inches above normal. With such brutal conditions to contend with, soil compaction has been a concern for many farmers this year.

Taking The Pressure Off No-Till Fields

Growing use of super-sized farm equipment is fueling compaction concerns, but new technology and some common-sense tips about tire pressure can help protect yields and profits.

By John Dobberstein posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Soil Health

As farms increase in size and no-tillers face pressure to be more efficient and productive, the size of farm equipment is bringing an ever-present danger of compaction.

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