Living Roots and Covered Soils
by Ethan Begle, Sales & Technical Service Representative While the simple act of not tilling the soil is becoming more common, there’s a missing piece… Read More »Living Roots and Covered Soils
by Ethan Begle, Sales & Technical Service Representative While the simple act of not tilling the soil is becoming more common, there’s a missing piece… Read More »Living Roots and Covered Soils
Laying to rest the negativity towards Seed Firmers Struggling to get good emergence with your planter in no-till? Inadequate seed firming is often the culprit. … Read More »Set-up your seeds for success: the great Keeton debate
I’ve spent a lot of time over the years urging no-tillers to avoid compaction and ruts with their equipment by using larger, low-pressure radials (see article) or… Read More »Dealing with Ruts in No-till
Following up on my Dec 2013 newsletter: To keep more corn stalks standing (thus making it easier to seed into, as well as making them… Read More »Keep corn stalks standing
by Matt Hagny, freelance agronomic consultant for no-till since ’94; founder & president of Exapta Solutions since ’99. Some no-tillers who grow a fair number… Read More »Shelbournes: The Value of Tall Stubble
Since many farmers in the US & Canada are contemplating equipment trades or purchases at this time of year, I’d like to weigh in with a few thoughts on harvesting equipment.