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Don't Be Afraid To Think Outside The Strip

By Jack Zemlicka posted on June 12, 2013 | Posted in Equipment, Soil Health
Change isn't always an easy sell to farmers who have relied on the same methodology for years or even decades, especially if they've had success. Farmers tend to rely on the two T's -- tillage and tradition, Minnesota strip-tiller David Legvold told me during a recent visit to his farm. In my opinion, you need to shift away from the traditional, and from practices that are damaging the soil.
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Digging For Data In Strip-Till Uncovers Long-Term Soil Health

Testing soil-nutrient levels with modern technology reduces inputs and boosts corn yields for Minnesota strip-tiller David Legvold.
By Jack Zemlicka posted on June 12, 2013 | Posted in Soil Health

Gathering and analyzing data on soil health is gradually becoming an integral part of how strip-tillers operate to become better long-term stewards of their land. But without the right guidance or know-how, there’s little advantage to be gained. Minnesota’s David Legvold considers himself lucky to have gotten exposure to the benefits of onfarm research after he began strip-tilling 9 years ago. Through work with educators in the state, and his own ambition, Legvold has reduced input costs, boosted yields and refined his farming philosophy to focus on prolonged soil health.


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Strip-Till Doesn't Always Start Small

By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 23, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management
One of more interesting things I've learned about strip-till is how the practice can vary from farmer to farmer, depending on their years of experience. While there are principles to adhere to — noted by Illinois strip-tiller Alan Madison in this edition's feature story — there's also no textbook way to strip-till.
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Sensing a Change in Strip-Till

By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 9, 2013 | Posted in Precision Agriculture
There is no doubt that strip-till and precision farming go hand-in-hand. Strip-tillers use RTK and variable-rate technology to get the most out of their inputs. Some planters are often equipped with devices that let farmers match seed-depth placement to soil type, and sprayers can regulate nutrient application by the drop.
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Searching For The Perfect Strip Till Unit

Finding the right combination of strip-till equipment to move residue and follow contours is a labor of love for Wisconsin strip-tiller Charlie Hammer.
By Jack Zemlicka posted on March 27, 2013 | Posted in Equipment
Finding the right combination of strip-till equipment to move residue and follow contours is a labor of love for Wisconsin strip-tiller Charlie Hammer.
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