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Articles tagged under: tillage

NDSU Study: Topsoil Loss Could Cost Farmers

Published January 5, 2026

North Dakota State University researchers are quantifying the economic cost of topsoil loss, estimating that erosion and tillage can cost farmers more than $6,600 if six inches of soil are removed. The analysis shows that more than $1,100 in value…
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A Fall Harvest Checklist

Published August 12, 2022

NDSU Extension Soil Scientist Dave Franzen says there are a few ways to prepare for fall field preparation. "There are more people thinking about seeding into the stubble. With that in mind, it is perfectly acceptable, especially in a no-till…
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Working Out the Ruts from Harvest 2019

Published April 30, 2020

Near Berthold, North Dakota, Mark Birdsall is in the field working out the ruts from a tough 2019 harvest. "There are lots of tracks made with the combines from last year and the tillage is going pretty well," says Birdsall.…
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Strong Interest in Tillage Tools

Published February 21, 2020

Tillage will be a challenge for growers this spring. "It's going to be wet and there is a lot of residue out there," said Dave McSparron, territory manager, Dick Hansen Sales. McSparron, who markets the Salford tillage lineup, is having a…
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Light Tillage Recommended for Wet Fields

Published February 20, 2020

As farmers prepare for spring, NDSU Extension Soil Scientist Dave Franzen recommends light tillage for those fields that were too wet to get into last fall. "Do as little tillage as possible. Even if the field has deeper roots, it's…
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New Planter and Tillage Options From Kinze

Published January 21, 2020

Kinze Manufacturing has released new planter and tillage equipment. The ’05 Series’ planters were designed to reduce downtime and repairs while increasing performance. In addition, Kinze has introduced a new configuration for the 4705 planter that features tires in front…
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Treat the Ruts, Not the Whole Field

Published December 13, 2019

The fall of 2019 was a big topic during the DIRT Workshop this past week in Fargo. South Dakota State University Extension soils field specialist Anthony Bly says a lot of ruts were made in fields. "Producers were up against…
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Blu-Jet to be Sold to Unverferth Manufacturing

Published July 9, 2019

Unverferth Manufacturing has announced its intent to purchase the Blu-Jet equipment assets from Thurston Manufacturing of Thurston, Nebraska. This transaction includes a variety of fertilizer application and tillage tools.
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Farmers Gather to Learn About Soil Health

Published January 17, 2019

Nearly 50 farmers gathered in Larimore, North Dakota Thursday to learn more about soil health. From weed control to soil structure and tillage practices, the farmers and specialists covered a wide variety of topics. The biggest investment for a farmer…
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Farmers Trying to Squeeze in Fall Fieldwork

Published November 2, 2018

Due to wet conditions in early October, farmers are working double time to squeeze in fall fieldwork. However, decisions may be challenging with uncertainty about next year’s acreage mix. From an agronomic standpoint, Midwest Consulting owner Dave Svobodny says having…
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