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15 Steps for Winter Planter Maintenance Jan 13, 2022
Planter breakdowns are extremely costly at planting time and poor planter performance reduces crop yields. Planter maintenance is especially essential for optimal no-till results. Here are some tips on what […]
Soil Health: Adjust Tire Pressure to Reduce Compaction Oct 25, 2021
Did you know that you can get more work out of your tractor, consume less fuel, and reduce soil compaction by reducing pressure in over-inflated tires? This is because tire […]
Pennsylvania: Soil Compaction Threat High During Damp Fall Oct 13, 2021
Soil compaction continues to be a threat this fall because of high soil moisture content. Field work is in high gear with corn silage being wrapped up, manure being spread, […]
Pennsylvania: Corn Silage – 6 Reasons Cover Crops Are Nonnegotiable Aug 21, 2020
Cover crops are indispensable in no-till production systems to build soil health, especially after corn silage harvest. Here are some reasons why: 1. A place to spread manure. In Pennsylvania, […]
Planter Maintenance: Fix Potential Problems Now Feb 6, 2020
Planter maintenance is especially essential for optimal no-till results. Whereas you may be able to get away with a poorly maintained planter in conventionally tilled soil, not so in tough […]
Pennsylvania: Compacted, Rutted Fields – What Can You Do? Jan 25, 2019
Most farmers in Pennsylvania are acutely aware of the negative effects of tillage on soil — such as increased potential for runoff and soil erosion, increased water evaporation, increased decomposition […]
