Precision Projects
Introductory Comments for Precision Projects
Orthman Manufacturing, Inc is committed to providing agricultural producers the best strip-till tools to enhance the bottom-line. All the while the precision tillage system can conserve precious soil and water resources, improve soil quality for future generations, decrease input costs, give the grower back some time, and bump up yields. Orthman knows sound conservation tillage methods have to be proven and presented openly. These precision projects have a three-fold aim: 1) to demonstrate how the systematic approach works in naturally rain fed and irrigated crops, 2) provide growers, consultants, government, fertilizer dealers, seed company representatives and cooperative extension specialists the opportunity to interact with a forward thinking equipment manufacturer in field sized projects/plots, and 3) make the results known to American consumers of ag products.
5/4/2008 - Strip-Till System Technology Alligns with Better Fertility
“Roots are the conduits for water and nutrition, as we set the stage for more roots with better tillage systems and precise place fertility ... we accelerate corn productions potential. Ken Banks-Kugler Company”
Orthman Manufacturing, Inc is joining hands with Kugler Company, out of McCook, NE to gain insight into how a best management practice strip-tillage works with a high quality slow release phosphorus fertilizer compound developed right here in Nebraska. This study is replicated three times with two rates. We at the Orthman Farm, near Lexington, are collecting significant root differences from the Kugler 'in-furrow' application, two depth applied Triple-Nickle products with the strip-till in a pre-plant operation against the checks. Root dimensions are being observed as well as node-internode dimensions, leaf area and finally yield.
Watch for information on the PrecisionTillage website as to how all of this is coming about. We will post in the ARTICLES section of the website.
Contact:Mike Petersen, Ken Banks with Kugler, or Mark Griffith and/or Justin Troudt
4/12/2008 - Strip-Till & Twin Row Corn - New to the High Plains
“The staff of the IRF invite you to drop by and take a look. Photo courtesy Jerry Graham-Monosem Inc.”
The Irrigation Research Foundation near Yuma, CO joined in a project to demonstrate how the Monosem planter with corn can yield against conventional single row corn. Both plots of 24 rows by 550 ft. are fertilized similarly and watered the same. The Orthman 1-tRIPr will prepare the seedbed in April and fertilize at the same time.
Contact:IRF Farm Director-Charles Corey or Mike Petersen
4/10/2008 - Tillage Comparison Plots - Orthman Research Farm
“Just tilled plots for Tillage Comparisons”
Orthman in cooperation with two strong Seed Corn companies (Mycogen and Midwest Genetics) are studying root growth with new hybrids for the Midwest. Closer looks two specific times during the corn plants life will help unlock how these hybrids grow, respond to root pest threats, root structure, root dimensions and grain finishing for yield. These plots are irrigated by a center pivot and Platte River Aquifer well.
Contact:Justin Troudt, Mark Griffith, Mike Petersen
4/9/2008 - Orthman Manufacturing, Inc
“Orthman Manufacturing, Inc - Strip-Tills with Trimble Implement Guidance in this years (2008) corn crop.”
Orthman Manufacturing, Inc is committed to providing agricultural producers the best strip-till tools to enhance the bottom-line. All the while the precision tillage system can conserve precious soil and water resources, improve soil quality for future generations, decrease input costs, give the grower back some time, and bump up yields. Orthman knows sound conservation tillage methods have to be proven and presented openly. These precision projects have a three-fold aim: 1) to demonstrate how the systematic approach works in naturally rain fed and irrigated crops, 2) provide growers, consultants, government, fertilizer dealers, seed company representatives and cooperative extension specialists the opportunity to interact with a forward thinking equipment manufacturer in field sized projects/plots, and 3) make the results known to American consumers of ag products.
Contact:Mark Griffith, Mike Petersen
4/6/2008 - RoundUp Ready Sugar Beets Get a Close Look at IRF
“Answering the question - Can Strip-Till Boost the Potential in Sugar Beet Fields?”
In conjunction with IRF, Hilleshog Seeds, and Orthman Mfg. all are involved in a comparison study of strip-till's functionality with sugar beets in 2008. The study is being conducted on a center pivot irrigation system.
Contact:Charles Corey, IRF
4/4/2008 - Strip-Till - Effecting Relative Day Length Issues - A Study with Dekalb
“Dekalb and Orthman coordinate this study to determine which day length provides an answer in this long standing drought.”
The question frequently asked at the IRF is which day-length corn varieties have the advantage? Researchers working at the IRF are continuing a study, now into the sixth year, to look at 102 day versus 110 day corn in strip-tilled conditions. The strip-till tool is the Orthman 1-tRIPr. Last year (2007) the edge went to the 102 day corn where the water stress hurt the longer season corn during the pollenation period. The 102 day was better filled and pollenated a few days ahead of the 110 day. It will be a concept to maintain a watchful eye this year also between the two day length corns.
Contact:Jeff Tichota,TDM-Monsanto & Mike Petersen
