With a short window of opportunity in the spring, high speed tillage may be an option

Peter Scharpe
Feb 7, 2019
Feb 7, 2019 Updated Feb 8, 2019

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JACKSON, Minn. – Fall 2018 left much to be desired. Too much rain and winter starting too soon made getting everything done a challenge. As a result, some farmers we unable to complete fall tillage, leaving just a small window of opportunity to complete it in this spring.

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