Before the seed goes in the ground, farmers spray the ground. For this particular filed the farm is using 28% nitrogen and a preplant herbicide. Thanks to technology, the farmer can utilize GPS and other onboard technology to better control the amount of spray being used.
While some tractors are equipped with GPS technology others use the old marker system to mark the ends of the field.
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Vertical tillage is a useful technique used to reduce soil erosion. It is important to keep the good top soil in place on your fields. The method doesn't disturb the soil; it opens it up in preparation of the seed. Kevin Brooks interviews Phil Crawford as he prepares to transition a field from...
Listen in as Kevin Brooks, U of I Extension farm business management and marketing educator rides along with an Illinois farmer as they discuss factors that improve the crop's yield.
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In the fall, the farmer will till the where the crop was. In the spring, the balance of the soil is tilled. This prepares a good seedbed for the seed with less moisture loss. This method could delay planting since the soil may be cooler.
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Modern planters are much larger now. Rather than loading these large planters using single bags, they are loaded into a large bin on the top of the planter.
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Ride along with Kevin Brooks as he interviews the farmer as he plants two different varieties of corn at the same time. There are many factors that go into making that decision: weather, insect, production, yield.
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Farmers have technology that monitors seeds, helps fine tune the application of liquid products like herbicide, and even steers the tractor. All of the technology can help improve the final harvest, but can also add frustrations to the farming process. Hear directly from a farmer who has learned...
Kevin Brooks walks landowners through another aspect of modern farming. Track tractors are becoming more and more popular. Benefits of track tractors have to do with compaction and traction.
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Computers are a common part of modern tractors. It helps the farmer better control planting variables such as amount of seed planted and exact location it is planted. Thanks to technology, the farmer can save money on seeds and fertilizer while producing a more productive crop.
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