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Treat Soil Samples Right for More Accurate Fertilizer Prescriptions

Studies show storage of soil samples & sample bag type affect soil health test results

By Dan Crummett posted on May 24, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

How soil samples are treated after they leave the field can have dramatic effects on soil test accuracy, according to studies in Oklahoma and Kansas.

[Video] Unlocking the Powers of Your Strip-Tilled Soils

May 24, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Veteran agronomist Brad Forkner previews his 2024 National Strip-Tillage Conference presentation, “Unlocking the Powers of Your Strip-Tilled Soils.” Forkner will discuss how to decipher soil biology and moisture profiles for critical in-season adjustments during his general session presentation.

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Strip-Tillers Continue to Push Plant Populations

By Noah Newman and Michaela Paukner posted on May 24, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

The 11th annual Strip-Till Farmer Operational Benchmark Study indicates the average plant population for strip-tilled corn was 33,592 in 2023, up from an average of 31,281 in 2022.

Minimum Tillage, Maximum Payback: A Dealer's Perspective on Strip-Till

By Gregg Wartgow posted on May 23, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Equipment

Zach Reiter says strip-till is starting to make more sense to more of his customers, both conventional converts and those coming from the no-till side.

Case IH Announces High-Performance Sprayer Drones Pre-Launch

May 23, 2024 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Source: Future Farming

Case IH announced the pre-launch of its first Sprayer Drone as a complementary solution to the company’s portfolio.

The Risk of Sidewall Compaction

When soil is in the 'plastic' state, the risk of sidewall compaction is high, which can affect early crop development and reduce crop yield potential.

May 22, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Penn State Extension

According to USDA, 23% of Pennsylvania corn had been planted on May 6th, 2024, and few soybean acres have gone in so there is still a lot of planting that needs to be done.

Youngblut Ag Now a Full Service Dealer of Kinze Manufacturing Equipment

May 22, 2024 | Posted in Equipment

"Youngblut Ag will not only be able to service all of your Precision Ag equipment on your Kinze Planters, but we will also be able to stock repair parts, service, and sell Kinze equipment."

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Early Season Residual Herbicide Issues: Corn and Soybeans

Residual herbicide considerations during the early season corn and soybean period.

May 21, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Penn State Extension

For various reasons, timely herbicide applications in the spring sometimes can be difficult.

Ahead of the Curve Panel: Cutting-Edge Technology Review

National Strip-Tillage Conference returns Aug. 8-9

May 21, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

See the future of strip-till and farm technology in this special session spotlighting not-yet-ready but cutting-edge product innovations in the "Cutting-Edge Technology Review," and learn how to do more with less.

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Treat Soil Samples Right for More Accurate Fertilizer Prescriptions

[Video] Unlocking the Powers of Your Strip-Tilled Soils

Strip-Tillers Continue to Push Plant Populations

Minimum Tillage, Maximum Payback: A Dealer's Perspective on Strip-Till

Case IH Announces High-Performance Sprayer Drones Pre-Launch

The Risk of Sidewall Compaction

Youngblut Ag Now a Full Service Dealer of Kinze Manufacturing Equipment

Strip-Till Highlights: May 21, 2024

Early Season Residual Herbicide Issues: Corn and Soybeans

Ahead of the Curve Panel: Cutting-Edge Technology Review

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