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Taming Wheat Residue, Targeting Fertility With Strip-Till

Strip-till helps Ontario’s Ken and Kevin Nixon manage heavy wheat stubble and efficiently band phosphorus and potassium in fall.
By Jack Zemlicka posted on February 7, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management
The unpredictable climate often provides enough moisture to maintain a healthy crop throughout the growing season, but also challenges the Nixons to plan accordingly with fertility and residue-management strategies so they can be ready to plant in a timely manner.
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Piecing Together A Successful Strip-Till System

Machinery upgrades, efficient application of micronutrients and corn-on-corn residue management practices boost yields and improve organic matter for Indiana strip-tiller Mike Shuter.
By Jack Zemlicka posted on December 12, 2013 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101
For some farmers, their early transition to strip-till conjures up fond memories of higher yields or improved fertilizer placement, while for others, building those first berms serves more as reminder of how far they’ve come in their operation.
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Strip-Till Isn't A Stagnant System

By Jack Zemlicka posted on November 26, 2013
Talking with strip-tillers, I've come to expect a variety of reasons for why they decide to adopt the practice. Some say it's to minimize erosion, while others want a more targeted approach to fertilizer application.
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