2019 National Strip-Tillage Conference
Date: 08/01/19
Location: Peoria, IL
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In 2013, the Gruhlkey brothers of Wildorado, Texas, were all in their 20s when they kicked off their own irrigated farming operation based on the latest water-use efficiency methods available to them at the time and strip-till management they had been using on their farm since 2007.
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Events
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.
Industry News
- Thurston Mfg. Asks Court for Permission to Hire Financial Advisor During Bankruptcy
- AGCO Announces Strategic Partnership with Solinftec
- [Video] Topcon Agriculture's new Apollo System for Strip-Till Situations and Variable Application
- [Video] SoilOptix Soil Analysis System provides Ag Service Providers High Res Soil Nutrient Maps
- Galileo Wheel Debuts AgriCup Tire
Videos
Topcon Agriculture's new Apollo System for Strip-Till Situations and Variable Application
Topcon Manager of Business Development in Canada, David Orr, discusses the benefits of the Topcon Agriculture Apollo Variable Rate System for variable application in strip-till, planting and cover crop seeding.
SoilOptix Soil Analysis System provides Ag Service Providers High Res Soil Nutrient Maps
Zach Harmer, North American Sales Manager of SoilOptix, a soil nutrient mapping system that works in almost any conditions without ground engagement using gamma ray detection that provides a 6 to 7 year reading compared to electric current measurements.
Soil Warrior Discusses Strip-Tilling and Nutrient Placement in the Spring
Dave Sanders, Sales Engineer with Environmental Tillage Systems and the Soil Warrior explains how strip-tillage works in a late, wet Spring after a wet fall.
Deere Breaks New Ground with Precision Presence at the Consumer Electronics Show
Known as a proving ground and innovation showcase for consumer technology, the annual Consumer Electronics Show draws an international crowd seeking the latest in technological breakthroughs. John Deere established ag as a player at the the 2019 show and Joel Dawson, director, production and precision ag, explains the manufacturer's motivation and takeaways from the event.
Strip-Till Strategies
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Chinese High-Tech Promises Challenge for Farm Machinery Makers
Riding a wave of technology transfer from an aggressive space and internet program, the Chinese government is pushing for a domestic autonomous farm equipment industry by 2025. -
Justifying a Switch to Strip-Tilling with Early Progress & Profit
For the past 6 years, Seth Wenzel and his father, Brian, have been transitioning to strip-tilled corn on their 4,000-acre farm near Kent, in northwest Illinois. Wenzel maintains a consistent corn and soybean rotation with approximately two-thirds of his acreage planted with corn annually. -
Exploring the Opportunities & Obstacles of an Organic Strip-Till System
Veteran strip-tiller Mike Shuter to share his transition into organic practices and a new weed control innovation at the 2019 National Strip-Tillage Conference. -
Turning ‘Educational Experiences’ into Successes with Cover Crops in Long-Term No-Till
Farmer from Marion, Ill., Adam Dahmer, to discuss his approach to cover crop management, it's evolution on his farm and tips for newcomers at the 2019 National Cover Crop Summit.
Strip-Till Columns
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Is Organic Strip-Till an Opportunity or Obstacle?
It seems the appetite for organically-grown products continues to grow and there is genuine momentum behind transitioning farm acreage into an organic system. And farmers have taken notice of the economic potential. -
Shine a Light on Strip-Tillers as Ambassadors of Innovation
The last few years have demanded that many farmers innovate out of necessity. Whether it’s more aggressive technology adoption, more efficient nutrient applications or machinery modifications, farmers are adapting to push production potential on every acre. -
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.
Strip-Till Farmer Podcast
The Pace of Progress and Key Players in Machine Automation
In today’s Strip-Till Farmer podcast, bought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we met with Dr. Alex Thomasson, professor with the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering with Texas A&M University, to discuss how advanced technologies are reshaping the farming industry.
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.
Product Roundups
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Fertilizer & Soil Amendments Product Roundup 2019
Check out the latest fertilizer and soil amendments from some of the industry’s leading suppliers. -
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.
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!