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The waiting is the hardest part

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Mark Moore

Remember being a kid at Christmas time, thinking that the big day would NEVER come? Hours and minutes seemed to stretch forever, and you were convinced that time suddenly moved slower. For some of you waiting out the weather to … Continue reading →

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Another list to ponder

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Mark Moore

For those of you who have followed this blog for any length of time (and I thank you for coming back), you know that I am a list-oriented person. Giving me any information in a list, or ranking, format somehow … Continue reading →

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Managing compaction

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Mark Moore

I’m always an optimist when it comes to spring planting. I always want clear days and perfect conditions, as I’m sure you want as well. For one, it makes for some very nice photos. A bright blue sky and nice … Continue reading →

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Getting those planters ready

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Mark Moore

We are definitely getting to crunch time for planting. You can almost sense the anticipation as producers wait for the weather to break. Most of you are probably down to the last-minute tweaks to your planter. But I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Important reminders on planting depth

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Mark Moore

We all know the importance of planting depth (I provided some info last week from the University of Wisconsin). Well, here’s some additional reading material for you as you make those final preparations. “When it comes to planting corn, how … Continue reading →

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Chomping at the bit: Planting season almost here

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Mark Moore

Well, it’s the last week of February, which means that even though we could be in for a late-season snowstorm (and I know quite a few farmers who would welcome the moisture), we are in the home stretch when it … Continue reading →

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All eyes toward corn

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Mark Moore

I’m certain that most of your planning the past few weeks has focused on your crop mix for the 2013 season. And for the markets, it is THE question at hand: how much corn will be planted in 2013? And … Continue reading →

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How “hard” is your soil?

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Mark Moore

If you have been to enough “planting” demonstrations, a common theme that runs through these demonstrations is consistent planting depth and placement of seed. Of course, if everything is perfect that’s not really a problem. But I have yet to … Continue reading →

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Planter buying basics

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Mark Moore

I dread making product purchasing decisions. While buying tools for my trade (computers and cameras) pale in comparison to equipment buying decisions of producers, they are my key investments to remain productive. However, whether it is a new computer or … Continue reading →

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Making plans for after planting

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Mark Moore

I’m a list person. I have found that if I don’t write a task down, it likely won’t get done. Or worse, I will miss an important deadline. And in a business with hard deadlines associated with every task (editors … Continue reading →

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