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4 Considerations for Strip-Till Residue Management

September 22, 2017 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Equipment, Soil Health

Believe it or not, creating the ideal seedbed begins at harvest. While the main focus of the harvest season is tallying up yield results, it’s also the time of year for tackling crop residue management. After all, residue can have an impact on planting and eventually emergence.

Equipment Adjustments for Harvesting Soybeans at 13%-15% Moisture

September 18, 2017 | Posted in Equipment

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

Consider the following equipment recommendations to help assure a good soybean harvest.

Cover Crops Boost Yields and Weed Control, National Farmer Survey Says

September 15, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: SARE Outreach

Following the use of cover crops, farmers reported increased yields of corn, soybeans and wheat, and improved control of herbicide-resistant weeds, according to a nationwide survey. In addition, the survey of 2,012 farmers showed acreage planted in cover crops has nearly doubled over the past five years.

[Podcast] Measuring Precision Payback in a Strip-Till System Part 2

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by NovAtel, we share the second part of a conversation at the 4^th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference between attendees Kerry and Angela Knuth, Jeff Reints and Tim Leischner, who discuss influential factors in making precision farming purchases.

September 14, 2017 | Posted in Equipment

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by NovAtel, we share the second part of a conversation at the 4^th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference between attendees Kerry and Angeal Knuth, Jeff Reints and Tim Leischner, who discuss influential factors in making precision farming purchases.

Insights into Grain Phosphorus and Potassium Numbers

September 14, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Illinois

Corn and soybean take up relatively large amounts of phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), and much of this P and K ends up in the grain that is taken off the field during harvest. In order to keep soil nutrient levels from dropping over time, the amounts removed need to be replaced by applying fertilizer or manure. In order to know how much nutrient a crop removes, we need to know how much there is in a bushel of harvested grain.

Vermeer Unveils the Next Big Leap in Baling Technology

The first-ever self-propelled round hay baler is expected to revolutionize haying operations for big producers.

By Dave Kanicki posted on September 13, 2017 | Posted in Equipment

The first-ever self-propelled round hay baler is expected to revolutionize haying operations for big producers.

Early Planting of Wheat Can Lead to Many Problems

September 13, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Growers shouldn't start planting winter wheat much earlier than the best pest management planting date, as it could increase the risk of yield losses from insects and diseases, excessive fall growth or higher-than-desired soil temperatures, says Kansas State University Extension.

Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. Releases Seed Relabeling Report

September 7, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

SAN CARLOS, Calif. – Farmer’s Business Network, Inc., analyzed more than 7,500 seed labels, 2,550 unique genetic varieties from 110 seed companies, and 10,000 seed price invoices, and released the industry’s first-ever Seed Relabeling analysis.

U.S. EPA Considering Dicamba Limits

September 6, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

The U.S. environmental agency is considering banning sprayings of the agricultural herbicide dicamba after a set deadline next year, according to state officials advising the agency on its response to crop damage linked to the weed killer.

Skip the Technical Jargon When Troubleshooting Technology

By Clair Urbain posted on September 6, 2017 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

With nearly 10 years of precision farming experience under his belt, Bryan Biegler continues his journey to fine-tune inputs and better monitor his results with an evolving equipment lineup.

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4 Considerations for Strip-Till Residue Management

Equipment Adjustments for Harvesting Soybeans at 13%-15% Moisture

Cover Crops Boost Yields and Weed Control, National Farmer Survey Says

[Podcast] Measuring Precision Payback in a Strip-Till System Part 2

Insights into Grain Phosphorus and Potassium Numbers

Vermeer Unveils the Next Big Leap in Baling Technology

Early Planting of Wheat Can Lead to Many Problems

Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. Releases Seed Relabeling Report

U.S. EPA Considering Dicamba Limits

Skip the Technical Jargon When Troubleshooting Technology

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