It’s commonly assumed by farmers and ag professionals who look up fuel use data for field operations that fuel use improves over time as newer equipment is used.

Spring is here and, not surprisingly, diesel prices are trending upward. Taking time to implement a few simple management techniques can reduce farm fuel consumption and keep machinery running smoothly. Even with an established tillage strategy, it may be time to review profitability potential. Once you till beyond the first three to four inches of soil in a given tillage operation, the amount of fuel used increases directly with tillage depth.