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Steering Strip-Tillers Toward The Benefits Of Implement Guidance

By Jack Zemlicka posted on July 7, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

When visiting with strip-tillers, I'll usually take stock of what precision technology and practices they're using in their operation. And I'm always intrigued when strip-tillers tell me implement-guidance systems are among the precision tools they've tested or adopted.

Flexibility, Residue Management Key to Strip-Till Corn-On-Corn Success

By Jack Zemlicka posted on July 7, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Farming in north-central Illinois, Cade Bushnell doesn't have the luxury of naturally high organic matter in his primarily sandy clay soils or a consistent weather pattern he can count on each year to produce a bumper corn crop.

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More Food For Thought On Strip-Till Phosphorus Uptake

By Jack Zemlicka posted on June 24, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

In our last edition of Strip-Till Strategies, I shared some perspectives on best practices and precautions for building phosphorus levels in strip-till. We also asked our readers to share their experiences and advice on how they manage phosphorus in strip-tilled fields. Based on the feedback we received, it seemed worth revisiting the topic here.

Layered Fertility Yields Strip-Till Benefits

Moving to banded placement of dry fertilizer helps Nebraska strip-tillers Ray and Kevin Kucera save 50% in application costs and improve corn and soybean stands.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on June 24, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Having broadcast dry fertilizer for years, Nebraska strip-tillers Ray and Kevin Kucera began to question the long-term value of the practice, especially after moving to strip-till 5 years ago.

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Use Caution When Building Strip-Till Phosphorus Levels

By Jack Zemlicka posted on June 20, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Strip-tillers tend to be particularly conscious of when, where and how much fertilizer they apply to promote long-term yield consistency. Some prefer to broadcast potash, while others see the benefits of deep-placement of phosphorus and potassium beneath the strip.

Seed and Fuel Savings Validate Strip-Till Switch

Reducing trips across the field and adopting precision technology has helped Ontario strip-tiller Mark Richards save 15% in fuel expenses and thousands of dollars in seed costs.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on June 10, 2014 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

For years, the annual field preparation routine for Dresden, Ontario, farmer Mark Richards included a minimum of three tillage passes ahead of planting.

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Singular Approach To Twin-Row Strip-Till

By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 23, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Precision Agriculture

The comfort zone for most strip-tillers tends to be 30-inch rows. It offers ample space for corn to emerge and equipment setup and maintenance is easier.

Strip-Till: A Cost-Effective Way To Stabilize Corn Yields

A move to strip-tilling corn with a homemade unit was an efficient path to consistent yields for Illinois farmer Charlie Durdan.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 23, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

A move to strip-tilling corn with a homemade unit was an efficient path to consistent yields for Illinois farmer Charlie Durdan.

Strip-Till, Fertility Tweaks Boost Soils, Increase Corn Yields

Moving to deep placement of nutrients and incorporating organic fertilizers helped Nebraska strip-tiller Ron Kadavy improve corn yields by 20 bushels an acre.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 23, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Farming in Weston, Neb., in the eastern part of the state, Ron Kadavy is accustomed to dealing with high winds, low humidity and inconsistent rainfall on his 2,000-acre corn and soybean operation.

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Taking The Path Less Traveled With Strip-Till

By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 13, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

After spending a few days recently at the Agricultural Electronics Industry Foundation's (AEF) PlugFest, I came away with a renewed sense of how important technology is to the success of strip-till.

Articles by Jack Zemlicka

Steering Strip-Tillers Toward The Benefits Of Implement Guidance

Flexibility, Residue Management Key to Strip-Till Corn-On-Corn Success

More Food For Thought On Strip-Till Phosphorus Uptake

Layered Fertility Yields Strip-Till Benefits

Use Caution When Building Strip-Till Phosphorus Levels

Seed and Fuel Savings Validate Strip-Till Switch

Singular Approach To Twin-Row Strip-Till

Strip-Till: A Cost-Effective Way To Stabilize Corn Yields

Strip-Till, Fertility Tweaks Boost Soils, Increase Corn Yields

Taking The Path Less Traveled With Strip-Till

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