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Focus On Precision Reaps Strip-Till Benefits

GPS guidance, variable-rate seeding and other technologies have provided Ohio’s Brian Watkins with a 145% return on investment.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on August 19, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Not every farmer using precision-ag technology takes time to crunch the numbers and get a tangible feel for their return on investment.

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Solving The Precision Data Mystery In Strip-Till

By Jack Zemlicka posted on January 24, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Having recently returned from working the 22nd annual National No-Tillage Conference with my No-Till Farmer colleagues, I am still digesting the abundance of information shared by speakers, sponsors and attendees.

Scout Fields From The Combine Cab

October 18, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

Source: Iowa Soybean Association

Use your yield monitor to mark locations for more than just rocks and evaluate crop performance.

Romanian Growers Learn About Strip-Till

September 13, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Source: KNOP-TV, Imperial Republican

Several Romanian growers were able to learn about strip-till farming and ranching techniques while touring locations recently in Nebraska.

What A Difference A Year Makes For Strip-Tillers

By Dan Zinkand posted on August 23, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Crop yields, prices and weather conditions for strip-tilling are totally opposite - for the better - this fall versus 2009, says Jodi DeJong-Hughes, University of Minnesota Extension crops and soils educator in Marshall, Minn.

Corn Yields Jump For Nebraska Strip-Tiller

By Dan Zinkand posted on April 23, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Equipment, Seeding & Planting

Strip-tilling has increased dryland corn yields 30 to 45 bushels per acre for Scott Darling of Pender, Neb., since he started strip-tilling about 4 years ago.

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