Crop Production
This episode of ‘Corn College TV’ heads to the field to show what makes a good-quality seedbed.
How tillage can establish and maintain a vertical growing system that allows water to work its magic
As the term vertical tillage becomes more mainstream, clarifying what makes a practice fit this system is key
The awards are chosen by industry experts in technology, design and product development.
Learn the answer in this “Corn College TV” episode.
Ken Ferries uses in-field demonstration to show how tillage tools can be run too shallow and then correctly.
This spring, consider letting your planter dig in its heels a little with a planter accessory that knocks out compaction problems with tine tillage.
Great Plains unveils a new hybrid tillage solution and stack-fold planter with quick-change row units.
Options to consider include going to no-till or making an equipment change, such as using a row freshener or a vertical harrow.
Horsch is introducing a new, mounted row-crop planter to North America this year called the Maestro RC.
Maintaining seed quality has been a subject of study in the Farm Journal Test Plots for many years. Through our program, the plot crew has learned how to handle seed in order to maximize its potential.
We answer a farmer’s question in Episode 3 of Corn College TV.
Missy Bauer gives top tips for top ear count and top yields.
Head to the field with Missy Bauer to identify how uneven emergence puts a dent into your yields in episode 6 of Corn College TV.
You can easily check your planting depth any time during the growing season.
Planters that left the shed polished, oiled and tuned to perfection are often battle-weary by the time the final field passes beneath their wheels.
Modern planters are hydraulic hogs and often have six or more hydraulic hoses that must be connected to the proper valve.
These one-day events will set farmers on the right foot for planting their 2011 crop.
Take another look at doubling up those corn rows. Another corn company releases their latest study.
Planter Clinic expands with a five-stop road show. Its first stop is near Tunica, Miss.
To get the most from your combine’s yield monitor ensure you are properly calibrating the technology.
Buhler Industries Inc., has purchased the assets of Ezee-On Manufacturing.
Farm Journal Field Agronomists Ken Ferrie and Missy Bauer say this trio of troubles are the most common errors they see in the field at planting.
February is the time of year to make a trip to Louisville, Ky., for the country’s largest indoor farm show.
Learn how to inspect parallel arms, disc openers and other components, plus pick the right attachments in Episode 1 of Corn College TV, Season 3.
Innovations range from tractors to combine technologies.
Cover crops are gaining ground in the U.S., but their adoption has not been without a number of bumps.
Features of the new machine include an upgraded row unit, 90 bu. of seed carrying capacity and an overhauled frame for improved hydraulics efficiency.