1. PLAN AHEAD: Develop a long term rotation plan for at least the next three years.

2. SOIL TEST: Test your soils for fertility, soil pH and organic matter and follow fertility recommendations rigidly.

3. KEEP GOOD RECORDS: Keep accurate records to analyze productivity and to avoid costly mistakes.

4. SANITATION: Spread straw and chaff evenly and keep weeds from seeding.

5. SPRAYERS: Keep your sprayer calibrated and replace worn tips on a regular basis.

6. PLANTING EQUIPMENT: Keep your planter precisely tuned and keep your openers sharp to promote better plant population.

7. COMPACTION: Avoid excess traffic on your fields such as trucks and large grain carts.

8. CHEMICALS: Read and understand chemical labels to avoid costly crop damage or rotational conflicts.

9. PEER PRESSURE: Keep your neighbors on their toes wondering what you are doing.

10. DILIGENCE: Keep the faith and avoid the tilling temptation.