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Farmer Aims to Slash Herbicide Costs with Smart Spray Retrofit Kit

By Noah Newman posted on May 17, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

Tyler Troiola is using smart spray technology on his 2,800-acre corn, soybean and wheat operation near Eagle, Wis., for the first time, continuing a family tradition of innovation that dates back to the inaugural National No-Tillage Conference in 1993.

Cashing in on Low-Carbon Corn: 7 Takeaways from Updated GREET Model

By Dan Crummett and Noah Newman posted on May 6, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

“This is one of today’s biggest opportunities in conservation ag,” Mitchell Hora says. “The folks with data — the agronomist, the team around each farmer — we all need to be working together with the folks at the biofuel facility to go after these credits together.

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Strip-Tillers Test Controlled Drainage System with Local University

By Justin Whitmore posted on April 25, 2024 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Daily Telegram

The Isley family takes pride in its stewardship of the land and farming operation, implementing no-till and strip-till systems, cover crops, filter strips and water retention structures to keep nutrients on the farm.

Smashing the 200-Bushel Barrier with Strip-Tilled Soybeans

Young farmer sets new world record for soybean yield with strip-till, cover crops & relentless management throughout growing season

By Noah Newman posted on April 8, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting

33-year-old Alex Harrell, who grows corn, soybeans, wheat and watermelons across 3,000 acres in Smithville, Ga., learned a lot from one of his biggest mentors — Randy Dowdy.

Improving Soil & Water Quality with Strip-Till & Cover Crops

Davenport, Iowa’s, Robb Ewoldt implements innovative conservation practices to boost his bottom line while improving the environment.

By Noah Newman posted on March 7, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Robb Ewoldt relies on what he calls “the trifecta” to boost yields while improving soil and water quality at the same time. The trifecta includes nutrients (timing and placement), equipment (technology to cut down on fertilizers) and cover crop/edge of field conservation practices.

What are the Underlying Causes of Water Quality Problems?

By Brian Dougherty posted on March 1, 2024 | Posted in Water Management

"The reason we have not been able to seriously address water quality is because we primarily focus our efforts on treating the symptoms of poor water quality rather than addressing the underlying cause of the problem," Brian Dougherty says.

How to Choose the Right Soybean Seeding Rate

February 25, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Pioneer

The number of seeds to plant per acre is a decision that crop producers must make each year and is important for maximizing yield potential of the crop.

Ray McCormick Named No-Till Farmer's 2024 Conservation Ag Operator Fellow

Initiative aims to broaden the practical understanding of how growers can find economic and sustainability success through Conservation Ag practices

February 19, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

No-Till Farmer has selected Ray McCormick of Vincennes, Ind., as its 2024 Conservation Ag Operator Fellow.

[Podcast] Cover Crop Strategies for Strip-Till Systems with Brian Corkill

On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Galva, Ill., strip-tiller Brian Corkill shares the ups and downs of his cover cropping journey.

February 9, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops, Seeding & Planting

On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Galva, Ill., strip-tiller Brian Corkill shares the ups and downs of his cover cropping journey.

Articles Tagged with ''cover crops''

Farmer Aims to Slash Herbicide Costs with Smart Spray Retrofit Kit

Cashing in on Low-Carbon Corn: 7 Takeaways from Updated GREET Model

Innovative Opportunities to Increase Soil Biology in Strip-Till

Strip-Tillers Test Controlled Drainage System with Local University

Smashing the 200-Bushel Barrier with Strip-Tilled Soybeans

Improving Soil & Water Quality with Strip-Till & Cover Crops

What are the Underlying Causes of Water Quality Problems?

How to Choose the Right Soybean Seeding Rate

Ray McCormick Named No-Till Farmer's 2024 Conservation Ag Operator Fellow

[Podcast] Cover Crop Strategies for Strip-Till Systems with Brian Corkill

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