Winning with Notill Series (September 2024)
Welcome to the inaugural Crop Chats series of video case studies.
This series explores a number of Ontario farmers journey to a Notill or almost Notill cropping system for the grain crops enterprise. They will each highlight that journey addressing their soil types, equipment, philosophy and practical tips on how they have made Notill successful for them. A unique feature of this series is the farmers willingness to share their contact information with you and encouragement to reach out to them with questions or comments. These farmers have made great successes with their systems while eliminating or greatly reducing the tillage component. They are happy to share their experience and enthusiasm with you on what has worked and not worked on their journey to Notill.
Watch the entire series playlist here.
Seeding Equipment Decisions Series (September 2024)
Welcome to the second series in the Crop Chats brand under FieldCropNews.
This series explores the seeding equipment including planters, drills, airseeders and others that this group of farmers are using on their farms. With farm equipment being so expensive these days, the goal of the series is to share with others the thought process that these farmers have gone through to make the best choices in seeding equipment for their farms. Some have chosen new equipment, others have chosen to rebuild current seeders, and others have bought used and refurbished. They will discuss how they have made their decisions, what features were key, and what units they selected.
Enjoy the video playlist below and feel free to reach out to these farmers and ask them questions or engage them in a discussion on the thought process they use to purchase new equipment and why the have the units described in the videos.