Harvest Early to Avoid “Invisible Loss” and Maximize Yield

August 9, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Farmers can readily see the negative impact of adverse weather, plant disease and pests on their yields. As its name implies, “invisible loss” can’t be observed but can be prevented by harvesting early and drying their grain

Michigan Researchers Reveal Strip-Till Study Results

March 24, 2015 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management

The Mecosta Farm Bureau hosted a tillage field day in Big Rapids, Mich., in 2014 with the goal of comparing the effects of different tillage types on the production of corn and soil structure.

Getting Every Inch Out of Strip-Tilled Soil

To make the most of their sandy topsoil and diverse cropping system, Wisconsin strip-tillers Eric and Megan Wallendal rely on targeted fertilizer applications and soil preservation.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on December 8, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

The phrase "change is constant" is an appropriate one to summarize the ever-evolving strip-till operation at Wallendal Supply in Grand Marsh, Wis.

Harvest Delays Increase Odds Of Yield Loss For Corn

October 30, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

The wet fields that have delayed growers from harvesting also increases the risk for yield loss from wildlife damage and weak plant integrity due to unfavorable weather conditions.

Strip-Tiller Improves Yields By Paying Attention To Details

By Dan Zinkand posted on August 23, 2012 | Posted in Soil Health

Using manure, evaluating fertilizer programs and working closely with agri-businesses are keys to growing above-average yields and improving profits for Oskaloosa, Iowa, strip-tiller Michael Vos.

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New Strip-Tiller Considers Cover Crops To Protect The Soil

By Dan Zinkand posted on April 22, 2012 | Posted in Cover Crops

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