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[Podcast] Crunching the Numbers on Progressive Precision Farming Payback

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by NovAtel, John Fulton, biological engineering professor at Ohio State University, analyzes the current adoption rates of precision technology on North American farms, along with the greatest potential to expand application of farm data to improve on-farm management and decision making.
August 4, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management
In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by NovAtel, John Fulton, biological engineering professor at Ohio State University, analyzes the current adoption rates of precision technology on North American farms, along with the greatest potential to expand application of farm data to improve on-farm management and decision making.
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When to Consider Foliar Fungicide Applications on Corn

Under certain conditions, applying a fungicide to corn may provide an economic return. A look at few key criteria will help in determining whether to apply fungicides or wait things out.
July 20, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection
Source: Penn State Extension
Under certain conditions, applying a fungicide to corn may provide an economic return. A look at few key criteria will help in determining whether to apply fungicides or wait things out.
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[Podcast] Drought-Proofing Soils with Strip-Till

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by NovAtel, we sat down with Minnesota farmer Tom Muller and discuss his early equipment innovations, primary paybacks with his strip-till system and the value of letting worms do the work to improve soil health.
July 19, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management
In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by NovAtel, we sat down with Minnesota farmer Tom Muller and discuss his early equipment innovations, primary paybacks with his strip-till system and the value of letting worms do the work to improve soil health.
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[Podcast] Increasing Yield Stability & Minimizing Stress on Strip-Tilled Corn

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by NovAtel, we welcome Dr. Jerry Hatfield who discusses the value a comprehensive strip-till system provides to adapting to extreme weather conditions, to include increased water infiltration and improved soil structure.
July 5, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management
In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by NovAtel, we welcome Dr. Jerry Hatfield who discusses the value a comprehensive strip-till system provides to adapting to extreme weather conditions, to include increased water infiltration and improved soil structure.
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Jack Zemlicka
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Don’t Confuse Strip-Till Productivity with Profit

By Jack Zemlicka posted on July 5, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management
Traveling through parts of Wisconsin during the holiday weekend, I took note of the height and health of crops I passed along the highway. Most looked to be thriving and it got me thinking about the expectations farmers may have for this year’s cash crops, coming off a record 2016 for many — at least in terms of yields.
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No-Till Harvest Update: Great Yields, Tough Market

No-Till Harvest Update: Great Yields, Tough Market

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, we head to Amboy, Ill., where Dave Thompson shares his top takeaways from harvest season. Univ. of Illinois soil scientist Andrew Margenot discusses why some no-tillers might want to dial back P and K rates next growing season.

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