Posted by Fixerupper on March 24, 2010 at 04:58:10 from (207.177.13.178):
In Reply to: Farm crop rotation posted by Heyseed on March 23, 2010 at 22:25:40:
Not keeping hard visual records today is like putting a gun to your head and pulling the trigger, not knowing if there's a round in the chamber or not.
I keep a map on the computer. It lists field size, type of crop, brand and variety of seed and date planted and what herbicide it's designed for. We have so darned many varieties and types of GMO crops today that keeping good records is a have-to. I have a copy of the map with me when the field is planted and sprayed.
Spraying the wrong herbicide on the wrong field can wipe out the crop in the entire field, like spraying Roundup on non-roundup resistant crops or Liberty on corn that's not Liberty-resistant, and it does happen somewhere in the county every year. Crop insurance does not cover herbicide mistakes. Jim
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - A Brief History of Tractors in Australia - by Bob Kavanagh. After Captain Cook's exploration of the east coast in 1770 the British Government decided to establish a penal colony in Australia. The first fleet arrived in 1788 and consisted mainly of convicts who were poorly equipped and new little of farming techniques. The colony remained far from self-supporting and it was not until the early 1800's that things started to improve. Free settlers started to arrive, they followed the explorers across the mountains and where land was suitable set up farms. T
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
Sell 1958 Hi-Altitude Massey Fergerson tractor, original condition. three point hitch pto engine, Runs well, photos available upon request
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.