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Dan Crummett

Dan Crummett

Dan Crummett has more than 40 years in regional and national agricultural journalism including editing state farm magazines, web-based machinery reporting and has a long-term interest in no-till and conservation tillage. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from Oklahoma State University.
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Multi-Tasking Vertical Tillage Tools an Asset for Strip-Tillers

Reader survey reveals how the implements are ubiquitous on many farms as growers resolve a variety of challenges
By Dan Crummett posted on October 24, 2025 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment
Results of a recent Conservation Tillage Guide survey of vertical tillage users show many growers vouch for the practice and believe it’s a useful tool on their farm. Many indicated residue management was a top goal for using the implements, followed by cover crop seeding and fertilizer or manure incorporation.
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New Tech Measures Cover Crop Biomass, Weed Fighting Potential

Collaborative study of ‘structure-from-motion’ has shown accurate assessments of cereal rye stands can be made using inexpensive GoPro cameras & sophisticated computer analysis
By Dan Crummett posted on April 7, 2025 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

Research into accurately estimating total biomass of standing cover crops from a moving tractor may eventually spawn new ways for strip-tillers to save money on planting rates and herbicide use in row crops. 


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New Ag Chemical Label Illuminates EPA ‘Mission Creep’ Beyond Environment

The new labeling system looks familiar but may require a second look after roll-out of fledgling federal crop protection registration language
By Dan Crummett posted on February 20, 2025 | Posted in Crop Protection
Until recently, once the EPA issued a registration for various crop protection products, growers and product manufacturers seemed to be on solid ground when they read and followed application rules and regulations published on the official label.
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How a Strip-Tiller Can Save $116,000 Annually with Precision Technology

Conservative assumptions show a first-year 95% ROI on full farm adoption of precision ag tools. Sticker shock may apply, but you can bank returns in year two, says Iowa farmer & dealer.
By Dan Crummett posted on February 10, 2025 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture, Seeding & Planting
Corn and soybean farmer Adam Gittins cautions strip-tillers to control their natural reaction to “sticker shock” when shopping for precision agriculture technology, and to realize the rapid ROI such tools can provide.
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Cover Crops as a Tool to Fight Weeds

While cover crops are useful for suppressing weeds, research finds they don’t stand alone as a tactic in the long-term fight against herbicide resistance
By Dan Crummett posted on January 23, 2025 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection
While the USDA estimates only about 10% of U.S. cropland is being managed with cover crops for various soil health and weed suppression reasons, recent research across the Corn Belt shows over-wintering cereal crop covers can significantly reduce weed biomass.
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