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National Strip-Tillage Conference
Aug. 1-2, 2019
Peoria, IL
Get hundreds of ideas to boost your strip-till yields at the 6th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference Aug. 1-2, 2019, in Peoria, IL. This is a can't-miss, one-of-a-kind meeting that offers nearly 40 cutting-edge, money-making sessions and unlimited networking with the best of the strip-till community over 2 days.
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“Building Healthier Soil and Profits with Strip-Till”
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Industry News
- La Crosse Seed Celebrates 100 Years
- Corteva Agriscience Announces Launch of Enlist E3 Soybean and Qrome Corn
- HELM Agro US Launches Zone Elite Herbicide for Soybeans
- Legion Bio Chem Launches New Microorganism Seed Treatment
- Valent Launches Liquid Formulation Fierce MTZ Herbicide
Videos
Maximizing Yield Potential With Variable-Rate Recommendations
Sparland, Ill. strip-tiller Jay Riddell discusses his multifaceted approach to maximizing yield potential through variable-rate. Centered on tissue testing and management zones for seed and fertilizer application, Riddell's goal is to equalize costs per bushel across all 1,500 of his acres.
One on One Farmer Meetings and New Technology Offerings from Topcon Ag
Travis Alhorn, Business Development for Topcon Agriculture Group, discusses Topcon’s full suite of Strip-Till precision solutions with the Apollo System including variable rate application, cover crop application, and more.
60-Inch Corn: Fact or Fiction?
Researcher Bob Recker explains the benefits and challenges of planting, fertilizing and harvesting 60-inch corn, along with considerations for combatting weed pressure.
Sizing Up the Challenges, Benefits of a 48-Row Planter
Mead, Neb., strip-tiller Kerry Knuth shares the front-to-back setup on his 48-row John Deere planter and the benefits of planting "when you want to" vs. "when you have to."
Strip-Till Strategies
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Carving Out a Nitrogen Management Niche with Crop Sensing Technologies
Optical remote sensors attached to sprayers and sidedress machines collect and use data in real time, giving no-tillers and strip-tillers the ability to tailor nitrogen (N) prescriptions for fields. -
Small Steps into Strip-Till Lead to Big Soil Health, Nutrient Management Gains
Some strip-tillers look for an ‘a-ha’ moment during their initial transition to the practice as they search for visual results that they’ve made a wise decision. -
Getting Out of the Rut with Cover Crop Interseeding, Weed Suppression
It’s easy to get stuck in a rut with farming, but that’s a major reason Tom Cotter did the opposite of that and turned to no-tilling, strip-tilling and interseeding cover crops to rejuvenate his farm. -
Cover Crop Conversation: Strip-Tillers Share Methods & Modifications
Strip-tillers tend to be naturally inquisitive. So having the opportunity to assemble a diverse group for a candid dinner conversation provided plenty of productive back-and-forth on a range of topics.
Strip-Till Columns
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Get to the Root of Cover Crop ROI by Asking Questions
It’s no secret that cover crops have become a popular pairing with strip-till systems, and we’ve seen that reflected in our annual benchmark study analysis. On average, more than 54% of strip-tillers say they utilize cover crops from 2014-18. -
Mandatory Cover Cropping? — Maybe
Recent years have seen growing interest among strip-tillers in experimenting with and incorporating different mixes and seeding methods of cover crops to achieve desired results. -
Glyphosate Under Attack, Bayer Ready to Fight Back
August was not a good month for glyphosate and Bayer executives who recently finalized a $62.5 billion purchase of Monsanto and Roundup herbicide. -
Are You Insuring Your Soil Health?
Field days are often ideal environments for some provocative, even controversial discussions. Attending an educational event hosted at Beaver Dam, Wis., strip-tiller Charlie Hammer and Nancy Kavazanjian’s farm this summer, the focus of the day was on cover cropping and climate change.
Strip-Till Farmer Podcast
Saving Your Strip-Tilled Soil with Smart, Simple Strategies
In today’s Strip-Till Farmer podcast, bought to you by Topcon Agriculture, bought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we're joined by University of Minnesota regional extension educator Jodi DeJong-Hughes who details her recent research on quantifying the value of conservation tillage techniques as erosion-reducing tactics, including crop selection and tillage depths.
Strip-Till Farmer's podcast series is brought to you by Topcon Agriculture.
Agronomy matters and Topcon Agriculture application solutions make it work. From planning to precision machine control, Norac’s boom height control, monitoring and mapping, to data management, you have the total set of solutions to maximize your agronomic plan. Find out how to make the most of your 4R Nutrient Stewardship with precision technology that is unmatched in ease of use. Visit them at TopconPositioning.com/GrowingSolutions.
Top Directory Listings
Environmental Tillage System, Inc
Environmental Tillage Systems is a leading manufacturer of conservation-tillage and nutrient-management equipment which enhances soil productivity and farm profitability.
Kuhn Krause Inc
Kuhn Krause's focus, above all, is to continue to produce quality products to serve producers better; to strive to respond to their needs with new tools and new technology to meet their growing challenges. Agronomic practices are constantly changing, and at a faster pace now than ever.
Blu-Jet / Thurston Mfg Co
Thurston Mfg. Co. began operations in 1971 producing small agricultural related Blu-Jet products and has since flourished into a major force in the fertilizer injection and farm implement markets. Thurston Mfg. has achieved the ultimate in ease and versatility with its Blu-Jet line of StripTill Systems row units.
Yetter Farm Equipment
Built on 88 years of expertise, Yetter Farm Equipment leads the industry in designing innovative and versatile tools for strip-tillage.
Guide To Suppliers
The Strip-Till Farmer online suppliers directory is your complete online resource for strip-till related products and services that can help you be more effective, efficient and profitable.
Product Roundups
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Planter & Drill Attachments Product Roundup 2019
Check out the latest planter and drill attachments from some of the industry’s leading suppliers. -
Precision Farming Technologies Product Roundup 2018
Check out the latest precision farming technologies from some of the industry's leading suppliers. -
Sprayers & Spraying Equipment Product Spotlight 2018
Check out the latest in spraying equipment from one of the industry's leading suppliers.
Top Store Items
Soil Biology Boost Package
This special package gives you best practices to ensure a balanced and diverse soil system that promotes maximum yields year after year. Learn dozons of ways to improve the health and diversity of the life under your feet so you can farm with more productivity and profitability
Cover Cropping Triple-Play Package
This 3-report package offers a trifecta of top-notch reports exploring the most critical cover cropping information you need to know. You'll learn the newest cover cropping options, explained in easy-to-understand terms so you can put them into practice immediately.
The Secrets of Soil Biology: How to Make it the Engine for a More Profitable No-Till Operation
Don't miss out on the next no-till breakthrough to help you push yields and profits! This timely and actionable report will lead you through new developments in soil biology. You'll learn the key players that make up your soil 'livestock,' the link between crop rotation and improved soil function and new soil tests that can shine a light on what's happening below the soil surface.
Profitable Practices for Boosting Strip-Till Yields
Discover how to tweak planters for strip-till systems, how to manage nitrogen after a wet spring, how to apply farm data to improve strip-till decision making, the benefits and pitfalls of adding cover crops in strip-till and so much more!