Planting in Wet Soils
by Ethan Begle As I write this, a few states are still experiencing wet conditions heading into June. If you’re like me, you waited patiently… Read More »Planting in Wet Soils
Seedbed ‘Preparation’
The Importance of Covered Soils, Wet or Dry
by Ethan Begle Do you plant in wet soil in the spring, or is it usually too dry? When it’s wet, it’s tempting to scratch… Read More »The Importance of Covered Soils, Wet or Dry
Adjustments to Be Made for Harvest & Fall Seeding
by Ethan Begle, Technical Service Just as a dentist can quickly tell your eating and brushing habits, a visit to your field will reveal visual… Read More »Adjustments to Be Made for Harvest & Fall Seeding
Don’t Stimulate Weeds to Grow
by Ethan Begle, Technical Service A weed is a plant in an undesirable place. When we are trying to grow a monoculture of corn, soybeans,… Read More »Don’t Stimulate Weeds to Grow
Wet Spring? Less is More.
by Ethan Begle, Technical Service For many farmers, this was the year in which waiting through April for warm, dry weather didn’t equal better conditions… Read More »Wet Spring? Less is More.
Tillage Increases Compaction, “Physically & Mentally”
by Ethan Begle, Technical Service “For every person that says it can’t be done, there’s already someone on the other side of the fence doing… Read More »Tillage Increases Compaction, “Physically & Mentally”
Top of Mind for Fall Harvest
It’s harvest season once again and we are sharing some reminders in order to better prepare your fields for next year’s planting. No-tilling means that… Read More »Top of Mind for Fall Harvest
Hairpinning Residue? UniForce vs Row Cleaners
This topic continues to be a major issue when no-tilling‚ and with good reason. How do you plant through all of the residues left on the… Read More »Hairpinning Residue? UniForce vs Row Cleaners
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
Set-up Your Seeds for Success: The Great Keeton Debate
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