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Agronomic Discussions
Soil Stratification Study
TO MEASURE IS TO IMPROVEScientific Method applied to agricultureIn agriculture, stratified soils is defined as the uneven level of nutrients at various depths within the soil profile. This is a major problem for farmers and it's getting worse..."After taking numerous...
Phosphorous and Potassium nutrient stratification in no-till
As a farmer, it's critical to know what pays and what doesn't when it comes to your inputs. After decades of conducting on-farm research and soil tests, Marion has learned that surface-applied P&K fertilizer moves very little in the soil profile. Listen to learn...
Auger vs. Draper Soybean Headers: The Economics
Does individual bean or pod loss from an auger-fed platform add up enough to support the cost of switching to a draper-style head? Central Illinois farmer, George Roberts, discusses the economics of purchasing an auger-fed bean header vs. a draper bean header on his...
Case IH Combine Settings for a Successful Soybean Harvest
Marion Calmer shares his recommendations for properly setting a Case IH combine’s threshing, separating and cleaning areas for a successful soybean harvest.
Machinery talk
Chuck McDonald Reviews Calmer Built Head in 15 inch corn on a Gleaner Combine
Gleaner Combine Head Upgrade Kit Chuck McDonald plants Stine Seeds in 15 inch rows and runs test plots for Stine Region 18 of Southern Illinois and Tenessee. In this video he details some of his cost management techniques buying used equipment and the Gleaner combine...
How long will Calmer BT Chopper® Stalk Rolls last in field conditions
Everyone manages their equipment costs, and good money management requires a clear look at the ROI for new purchases. Marion talks through the ways the BT Chopper kits can earn back their cost through grain savings, and the cost savings generated by saving a field...
Installation Instructional Video For John Deere 40/90 Corn Heads
Installation Instructional Video for John Deer 40/90 Series Corn Heads 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Tools Needed 02:23 - Removing Hoods, Gathering Chains and Sprockets 09:44 - Removing Grass Knives 11:15 - Removing Stalk Rolls 16:42 - Removing Stuck Stalk Rolls 18:11 -...
Soil Stratification Study
TO MEASURE IS TO IMPROVEScientific Method applied to agricultureIn agriculture, stratified soils is defined as the uneven level of nutrients at various depths within the soil profile. This is a major problem for farmers and it's getting worse..."After taking numerous...
Dave Hula: Why I Run Calmer Products on My Corn Head
Dave Hula Runs CALMER BT Chopper Stalk RollsRide along with Corn Yield World Champion David Hula as he side dresses some Nitrogen on Renwood Farms. Dave chats in cab about expectations for the 2020 harvest and how he manages residue with his John Deere corn head...
15 in 15
On Farm Research Leads to Choosing 15 Inch RowsLane Sinele is farming in central Illinois and he moved into the idea of planting at 15 inch distance between corn rows over 15 years ago rebuilding his head by hand with the help of his sons and calmer parts. Listen to...