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Are the Benefits of Strip-Till Lost in Translation?

By Jack Zemlicka posted on November 24, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

A scarcity of subsidies for conservation tillage methods, and the fact that most corn grown in Europe is for silage, are limiting factors to widespread adoption of strip-till. However, there could be potential for increased adoption in the near future — albeit not necessarily for the same reasons North American farmers utilize strip-till.

Agritechnica 2015: SoucyTrack Launches New Track System for John Deere Planters

By Jack Zemlicka posted on November 23, 2015 | Posted in Soil Health

Francois Soucy, vice president of sales and marketing for SoucyTrack introduces the company’s planter track kit for John Deere planters at Agritechnica 2015. The system helps minimize compaction and reduces ground pressure by 4-5 times more than tires.

Agritechnica 2015: TeeJet Introduces New Guidance and Steering Technology

By Jack Zemlicka posted on November 23, 2015 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Tim Steunkel, global marketing communications manager at TeeJet, introduces the new UniPilot Pro and FieldPilot Pro guidance systems. He also discusses the adoption differences between the European and U.S. markets for guidance and steering technology.

Advancing Adoption of Strip-Till Overseas

By Jack Zemlicka posted on November 11, 2015 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Dr. Markus Demmel with the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture, shares the results of a 5-year strip-till study and discusses some of the barriers — along with opportunities — to increase adoption in Europe.

Live from Agritechnica: Great Plains Introduces New AccuShot Application System

By Jack Zemlicka posted on November 10, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management

Paul Galle, product developer with Great Plains Manufacturing introduces the company's AccuShot liquid fertilizer application system at Agritechnica in Hannover, Germany.

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Taking the ‘Training Wheels’ Off a Strip-Till System

By Jack Zemlicka posted on November 10, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

As successful strip-tillers know, the benefits of the practice come from being able to evolve and adapt the system to suit their operation. In other words, it takes patience to see the payoff.

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Cost vs. Reward of Tech Tools for Small-Scale Strip-Tillers

By Jack Zemlicka posted on October 27, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

It’s no secret that farmers are continuing to be more conservative with their new equipment purchases until the tide turns on the commodities market. This approach also extends to precision technology, although strip-tillers may be more willing to flex the budget depending on the return-on-investment potential.

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Getting to the Root of Fertility Potential

By Jack Zemlicka posted on October 13, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

At the 2015 National Strip-Tillage Conference Mike Petersen, the lead agronomist at Moline, Ill.-based ANP, Inc. offered five tips to help strip-tillers maximize the potential of their fertilizer application.

How to Tweak Planters for Strip-Till Systems

Creating the ideal seedbed in strip-till requires the right precision technology, diligent residue management and consistent depth control.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on September 22, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

In any farming practice, the cornerstone of growing a profitable crop is an effective planting strategy.

Strip-Till Adoption Down Under Stays on Top of Water Concerns

By Jack Zemlicka posted on September 22, 2015 | Posted in Water Management

Drought isn’t a word farmers want to hear during any growing season, especially as some states wrestle with growing demand and decreasing supply of water. In particularly arid parts of the country, strip-till has proven to be an asset in not only to maximize water usage, but also increase yields.

Articles by Jack Zemlicka

Are the Benefits of Strip-Till Lost in Translation?

Agritechnica 2015: SoucyTrack Launches New Track System for John Deere Planters

Agritechnica 2015: TeeJet Introduces New Guidance and Steering Technology

Advancing Adoption of Strip-Till Overseas

Live from Agritechnica: Great Plains Introduces New AccuShot Application System

Taking the ‘Training Wheels’ Off a Strip-Till System

Cost vs. Reward of Tech Tools for Small-Scale Strip-Tillers

Getting to the Root of Fertility Potential

How to Tweak Planters for Strip-Till Systems

Strip-Till Adoption Down Under Stays on Top of Water Concerns

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