Strip till

Strip till is a growing form of conservation tillage in which ground is worked in 6- to 8-in strips instead of the entire field width in order to reduce soil erosion and input costs including seed, fertilizer and fuel. The practice requires specialized equipment called strip-till machines.

May 14, 2012

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New tool cuts time removing wheel hubs

Jerry Titera was tired of spending more than an hour taking the hubs off his Bobcat skid steer every time he needed to replace the bearings or seals on the wheel axle. So Titera, a farmer from Bagley, Minn., headed to his shop to design a device that could simplify the process....More
May 7, 2012

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Tire manufacturers working to provide answers to BT corn stubble damage

Genetically engineered corn has provided a number of benefits to producers, including stronger stalks that stand up to higher winds. Those stalks have also led to increased complaints about more flats and damage to tires. Titan Tire manufacturing personnel discussed what their company is doing to address the issue during a company media briefing in Des Moines, Iowa. Titan’s Scott Sloan has been one of the leaders of that effort....More
Apr. 30, 2012

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Agricultural demand creating ‘white-hot market’ for ag tires

Higher corn and soybean prices have created increased demand for agricultural equipment, and that demand is backing up all the way through the supply chain. One area where that has been felt is the agricultural tire sector, where companies have been challenged to fill orders. Titan Tire’s Jim Allen discussed the situation in this interview at a Titan media briefing on April 25 in Des Moines, Iowa....More
Apr. 30, 2012

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Touching the Titanic disaster: Photojournalist participates in 100th anniversary voyage

Stuff of legends…Photojournalist Harlen Persinger chronicles his lifetime interest in the RMS Titanic by participating in the 100th anniversary voyage that marked the world’s most famous maritime disaster.
Apr. 23, 2012

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The top high-tech hay technologies: part 2

High corn and soybean prices have inadvertently created a hay shortage as growers have switched hay ground into row crops. As a result of this shortage, hay prices are now at record highs, ranging from $200 to $300/ton. To take advantage of these high prices, you might want to upgrade your haying equipment to help harvest this valuable crop.
Apr. 16, 2012

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The top high-tech hay technologies: part 1 1

High corn and soybean prices have inadvertently created a hay shortage as growers have switched hay ground into row crops. As a result of this shortage, hay prices are now at record highs, ranging from $200 to $300/ton. To take advantage of these high prices, you might want to upgrade your haying equipment to help harvest this valuable crop.
Apr. 9, 2012

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Big tillage week in NW Ohio

This was a big week for tillage in NW Ohio. Tractors rolled every day....More
Mar. 30, 2012

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Calling all future Aggies

Last month Farm Industry News gave you a preview of an upcoming scholarship opportunity for all would-be agriculturists (http://bit.ly/H8imWV). Well, guess what? It's showtime....More
Mar. 29, 2012

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Sneak peek at stories we're working on this spring 1

This spring, as farmers hit the fields, Farm Industry News editors will hit the road to bring you the latest news on products, trends and technologies changing this farm industry. Editor Karen McMahon just returned from a week-long trip in Puerto Rico, the new hotbed for seed breeding that is changing what U.S. farmers plant. (http://bit.ly/H1WpLo) Here are just a few of the other stories we’ll be covering these next few months....More
Mar. 27, 2012

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Warning from USDA: Fraudulent letters, phone calls

USDA officials have been notified that additional fraudulent letters and at least one fraudulent phone call have been received by individuals in a number of states. The phone call was received by an individual in Indiana, and letters are being sent by fax to individuals and businesses in a growing number of states. The letters and call purportedly come from a USDA procurement officer and seek personal information. These letters are false and in no case should a recipient respond with personal and financial information....More