Articles Tagged with ''strip-till''

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Deere Tops GPS Use List Among Strip-Tillers

The benefits of precision farming translate to multiple farming practices, but strip-till is often cited as a system in which technology is essential. Banding nutrients beneath the soil surface and accurately planting into a fertile seed bed are cornerstones of strip-till, enhanced by a reliable guidance technology.
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Solving Sub-Inch Auto-Steering Needs

When Joey Hanson wanted to get into strip-till on the family farm in southeastern South Dakota, he and his brother had a hard time justifying the equipment cost. “Strip till units are expensive, and the only way we could justify it would be to do some custom work with the unit,” he says.
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Protecting Farm Data From Unwanted Exposure

The Hunnicutts are no strangers to precision farming. For more than 10 years, they have been pushing the envelope, using first their own RTK base station and now a signal subscription to precisely strip-till, then plant, spray and harvest their 2,600 acres of corn, seed corn, popcorn and soybeans.
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Making the Most of On-Farm Service Visits

Steve Berning has spent quite a bit of time researching precision farming equipment. On his 1,700 acre operation in Warrensville, Ill., using a mix of technology and brands helps maintain accuracy for strip-till and variable-rate fertilizer application.
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