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4 Tips for Managing Drought

November 3, 2022

The Midwest is dry and experiencing drought problems, especially the Mississippi river with reduced barge traffic. Most strip-tillers want to know: what is the probability of a drought next year?

Making Environmental, Financial Gains with Strip-Till & Cover Crops

Iowa farmer improves soil, reduces inputs and achieves consistent yields with strip-till system.

By Noah Newman posted on November 1, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Eric Hawbaker didn’t grow up on a farm, but a decade of working in the fertilizer industry as an agronomist, service tech and precision ag salesman left him concerned about the losses he saw occurring as a result of broadcasting nutrients.

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Strip-Till Highlights: Nov. 1, 2022

November 1, 2022

Strip-Till Farmer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at the grower's realm from the lofty digital realm. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web. Strip-Till Farmer's Best of the Web is brought to you by CEAT Specialty Tires.

Strip-Tillers Plan for Supply Shortages, Flexible Management in 2023

3 Midwest strip-tillers share their top tips to combat product shortages and make cover crops work in their operations.

By Katie Pratt posted on October 28, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Soil Health

Looking ahead to 2023, three Midwest strip-tillers share solutions they’re using to work though issues facing the industry and the environment.

Iowa Will Continue $5 per Acre Cover Crop Insurance Discount

October 12, 2022

This is the sixth year this program will be offered in the state of Iowa. To date, 1,800 farmers have enrolled nearly one million acres of Iowa farmland in the program.

[Podcast] Managing Effects of Drought Stress in the Fall

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by the Pluribus Lite from Dawn Equipment, we speak with Dan Berning, Pioneer agronomy manager, and Scott Walker, Pioneer marketing manager. Berning and Walker explain how to manage drought conditions and share tips on what to do in the fall to set yourself up for success in the spring.

By Noah Newman posted on October 5, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by the Pluribus Lite from Dawn Equipment, we speak with Dan Berning, Pioneer agronomy manager, and Scott Walker, Pioneer marketing manager. Berning and Walker explain how to manage drought conditions and share tips on what to do in the fall to set yourself up for success in the spring.

Lower Seeding Rates Produce Same Results as Extra Seeds for Winter Legume Covers

Similar biomass and weed suppression seen for legumes regardless of seeding rate.

September 27, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

The study also found that each legume type has similar weed suppression regardless of the seeding rate. However, some of the legumes were better at suppressing weeds.

[Video] Jeff Duling Showcases Custom Toolbar

September 20, 2022

Jeff Duling grows corn, soybeans and wheat in Ottawa, Ohio. In this video, the sixth-generation farmer gives us an up-close look at his custom toolbar, and how it’s designed to accomplish a wide array of tasks in his no-till/strip-till system.

Consider Cover Crops Even in Dry Conditions

September 15, 2022

Source: NRCS

Crop response differs depending on the soil and weather conditions, so it is important to choose a mix that works for your operation and crop rotation.

Hoorman: Analyzing Hula's High-Yielding Management Practices

September 12, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Source: Putnam County Sentinel

Charles City, Virginia's David Hula holds the all-time world corn yield record of 616 bushels, which was set in 2019. Soil health specialist James Hoorman breaks down Hula's management practices and keys to success.

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Strip-Tillers Plan for Supply Shortages, Flexible Management in 2023

Iowa Will Continue $5 per Acre Cover Crop Insurance Discount

[Podcast] Managing Effects of Drought Stress in the Fall

Lower Seeding Rates Produce Same Results as Extra Seeds for Winter Legume Covers

[Video] Jeff Duling Showcases Custom Toolbar

Consider Cover Crops Even in Dry Conditions

Hoorman: Analyzing Hula's High-Yielding Management Practices

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