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Considering less fall tillage

Wednesday, September 18

A carbon specialist wants farmers to consider doing less fall tillage. Clay Craighton with Agoro Carbon Alliance says depending on certain circumstances and soil types, tillage is necessary. “But do we need to do it to the extent that we normally did is the... Read More.

Brandt rep highlights farm machinery market trends, importance of tillage practices

Tuesday, September 17

Tom Hadley, a product specialist for grain carts with Brandt, discusses the company’s demonstration of a high speed disc used for row cleaning. He also talks about the importance of tillage practices and current trends in the ag equipment market. Brownfield interviewed Hadley during... Read More.

John Deere touts 6M tractor, Gator, Precision Upgrade, and tillage tools

Thursday, August 29

John Deere showcased the versatile 6M tractor series, Gator utility vehicle, Precision Upgrade technology, and tillage equipment during the Farm Progress Show near Boone, Iowa this week. John Deere dairy and livestock go to market manager Kaylene Ballesteros interview: John Deere go to market... Read More.

Use tillage that promotes better air and water exchange in the soil

Tuesday, August 27

Soil health specialist Jim Martindale says no-till isn’t ideal for creating highly productive fields with less soil, water, and nutrient loss… but neither are traditional tillage practices. Jim Martindale with Soil Regeneration Unlimited uses a tillage tool that leaves old root systems mostly intact... Read More.