To be eligible to receive many USDA benefits, including loans and federal crop insurance premium subsidies, growers must comply with requirements for highly erodible lands and wetlands.
For nearly 30 years, Persia, Iowa, strip-tiller Bill Darrington has evolved his farming operation from no-till and strip-till to a hybrid of the two farming practices.
Using tires that can operate at lower pressures is one of the most effective ways to minimize soil compaction, along with reducing total axle load and minimizing trips across the field.
The scholarship is intended to further the education of students who demonstrate the ability to clearly articulate the importance of responsible nutrient management.
The application of liquid fertilizer with the planter presents additional costs which may or may not be warranted depending on the year and where a field is located. The results of several field trials have recently been summarized in a new publication “Banding Fertilizer on the Corn Seed”.
The price of corn is low compared to pre-2014 harvest prices. This should affect nitrogen (N) rate application. Consider the following as spring N application for corn approaches.
Farmers are always on the lookout for ways to increase profitability while protecting their soil and water. One option many farmers have implemented and others are considering is some form of reduced or conservation tillage.
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On this edition of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, we honor the life and legacy of Bill Richards — the ‘Grandfather of No-Till’ — who passed away Tuesday at the age of 93.
Environmental Tillage Systems is a leading manufacturer of strip-till and nutrient-management equipment which enhances soil productivity and farm profitability.
Kuhn Krause's focus, above all, is to continue to produce quality products to serve producers better; to strive to respond to their needs with new tools and new technology to meet their growing challenges. Agronomic practices are constantly changing, and at a faster pace now than ever.
For over 90 years, Yetter Farm Equipment has designed and manufactured innovative and effective solutions for the agriculture industry. Today, we are proud to be recognized worldwide as an industry leader in designing row cleaners, strip till tools, planter attachments, precision fertilizer placement attachments, rotary hoes, toolbars, and harvest attachments.