No-till fields, stale seed beds, fields with dead or alive cover crops, and tilled fields that have been packed with heavy spring rain are usually good fields for a drag hose, says Glen Arnold, Ohio State manure nutrient management field specialist.
"I’m strip-tilling into cornstalks, driving on the old rows and it’s chewing up my tires. 18.4-42s aren’t cheap. Cornstalks are extra dry and breaking off just above ground level. Any ideas?"
Whether you’re using high-tech precision equipment or adopting a DIY approach, incorporating manure into your precision fertility plan can lead to healthier soils and more balanced yields. The key is to be strategic about where and how you apply it.
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