Seeding & Planting

Easing the Soil’s Temperature with Cover Crops

November 8, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Soil Health

Research has shown that both cover crops and perennial biofuel crops can relieve soil compaction. Cover crops are generally planted between cash crops such as corn and soybeans to protect the bare soil.

Strip-Cropping Experiments Yielding Economic, Environmental Advantages

Since adopting the modified strip-till system in 2008, Dean Sponheim has seen a 12-15% increase in corn yield and an $80-$100 per acre increase in net income.

By Ian Gronau posted on October 30, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Nora Springs, Iowa, farmer Dean Sponheim calls himself an “accidental conservationist,” because he stumbled into strip-tillage by necessity and economics, rather than for reasons of environmental friendliness.

Cutting Nitrogen Costs by 40% with Strip-Till

Mark Ricker has seen yields grow, soil health improve and applied nutrient usage fall since switching from no-till to strip-till more than 20 years ago.

By Dan Crummett posted on October 30, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Mark Ricker switched from no-till to strip-till in 1995 and in the ensuing 22 years he has continually improved his yields, while at the same time, cut his fertilizer purchases by 40%.

West Central Distribution Announces New Ridgeline Seed Treatment Products

October 24, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: West Central Distribution

West Central Distribution announces its new Ridgeline portfolio with the newest chemistries in the seed treatment market.

Crain's Chicago Business Names Dawn Equipment as 2017 Most Innovative Company in Chicagoland

October 18, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Source: John Pletz, Crain’s Chicago Business

Driving isn’t the only thing that’s going to be autonomous. Planting crops also will be done on autopilot, and a small family-owned company is leading the way. That’s why Dawn Equipment topped Crain’s latest list of the most innovative Chicago-area companies, based on an analysis of patents.

Complete Speaker Lineup Released for 2018 National No-Tillage Conference

October 18, 2017 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: No-Till Farmer

No-Till Farmer has announced the agenda and presentation lineup of the 26th annual National No-Tillage Conference, built around the theme of "Building Profitable No-Till Systems."

Technology Tweaking to Improve a Strip-Till System

September 21, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Never satisfied with the set-up of his strip-till system, Mead, Neb., farmer Kerry Knuth shares his experience and expectations for integrating precision tools into his operation and the level of support required from his dealership.

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.

From the Desk of Jack Zemlicka

Surviving the Skeptical Side of Strip-Till

By Jack Zemlicka posted on September 6, 2017 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting

Most strip-tillers I visit tend to be loyal practitioners or, at the very least, recent converts who are seeing enough promise to continue their journey. But there are certainly those who struggle and perhaps even question their decision.

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Easing the Soil’s Temperature with Cover Crops

Strip-Cropping Experiments Yielding Economic, Environmental Advantages

Cutting Nitrogen Costs by 40% with Strip-Till

West Central Distribution Announces New Ridgeline Seed Treatment Products

Crain's Chicago Business Names Dawn Equipment as 2017 Most Innovative Company in Chicagoland

Complete Speaker Lineup Released for 2018 National No-Tillage Conference

Technology Tweaking to Improve a Strip-Till System

Early Planting of Wheat Can Lead to Many Problems

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

Surviving the Skeptical Side of Strip-Till

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