WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – When it comes to preparing a field for planting, farmers usually fall into one of two camps: those who till it all, and those who leave it all untilled. There is a middle ground ...

As farmers get into the field this spring, tillage decisions can play a big role in how fields are set up for the season. One ...

Most of Minnesota cropland experienced below normal rainfall in the past six months. As a result, soil water levels are low. Normally, soils “recharge” moisture during the fall season when rainfall ...

With warmer temperatures on the horizon it’s time to start prepping equipment for the 2015 growing season. Now is the time to start planning your spring tillage program. With a late harvest and early ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The seemingly endless fall rains continue to impact Midwestern farmers as they begin looking ahead to the 2007 spring planting season. Because wet weather delayed last season's ...

In the battle against weeds, tillage is one of the strongest weapons at the disposal of organic or ecologically based farmers. But, depending on when it is used, tillage can also be a strong driver of ...