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Grain Drill Rental Rates
Rates start at $15 per acre with discounts available for conservation plans, surface residue, and soil tests.
Have you Updated Your Conservation Plan Lately?
Fields with a plan written and approved by Carroll SWCD within the last five years receive a $3 per acre discount.
Fields with a plan written and approved by Carroll SWCD within the last five years receive a $3 per acre discount.
Have You Measured Your Residue Lately?
Acres with greater than 40% residue are eligible for a $2 per acre discount.
Acres with greater than 40% residue are eligible for a $2 per acre discount.
Have You Tested Your Soil Lately?
If you have current soils test for the field being planted you can receive a $1 per acre discount.
If you have current soils test for the field being planted you can receive a $1 per acre discount.
Cone Spreader Rental Rates
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In addition to the no-till drills available for rent at Carroll SWCD, we have added a cone spreader to the collection. This spreader can be used for frost seeding, cover crop applications, and deer plot installation. The small size of this spreader takes a smaller horse power to use compared to the grain drills.
The spreader will be rented on a first come, first serve basis. Use of fertilizer in the spreader is prohibited. The rental rate for 2018 is $25 per day, including weekends. Call Joe Mayle at 330-627-9852 ext. 4093 for more information or to be placed on the rental list today! |
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The Benefits of No-Till
No-till causes little disturbance to the remaining crop residue, therefore, we see little run-off and /or erosion from no-till crop fields. This is the greatest reason to use no-till. A few other reasons are less time in the field, improved soil quality and as good or better crop yields. Something else to consider is fuel savings. Did you realize it takes approximately 500 gallons of diesel fuel to plant 100 acres of corn using conventional tillage methods? Remember that in addition to every dollar saved in fuel, there is approximately another $5 to $10 per acre in additional savings in labor, machinery investment and related costs.
No-till improves soil quality or soil function, carbon, organic matter, aggregates in the soil, protects the soil from erosion, evaporation of water, and structural breakdown of the soils. A reduction in tillage passes can also help prevent the compaction of soil.
No-till improves soil quality or soil function, carbon, organic matter, aggregates in the soil, protects the soil from erosion, evaporation of water, and structural breakdown of the soils. A reduction in tillage passes can also help prevent the compaction of soil.