2020 National No-Tillage Conference
Date: 01/07/20
Location: St. Louis, MO
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Mead, Neb., farmer Kerry Knuth, made the transition from dragging a disc ripper and mulch finisher across his 2,200-acre corn and soybeans operation to strip-tillage back in 2005. Though a “set it and forget it,” philosophy works on some farms, Knuth quickly determined that building an ideal berm required adaptation and experimentation to accommodate ever-changing field conditions.
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Events
National Strip-Tillage Conference
Aug. 6-7, 2020
Omaha, Neb.
Get hundreds of ideas to boost your strip-till yields at the 7th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference Aug. 6-7, 2020, in Omaha, Neb. 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. Register now for just $249
Industry News
- Continental Launches All-New Agriculture Tire App for End Customers and Dealers
- No-Till Farmer announces Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale for the 2020 National No-Tillage Conference
- FCC Names AEM Members to Precision Ag Task Force
- Eastview Grain, Eastern NY, Now ETS Dealer
- Wilbur-Ellis acquires Nachurs Alpine Solutions
Videos
Hawkins Mfg. Explains What Makes the StripCat Unique
Dean Carstens, Product PRO for Hawkins Mfg., breaks down the unique features of the StripCat, including urethane tires that prevent hair-pinning, Sunco trash managers and spring-loaded berm builders.
Hawkins Mfg. Unveils Core Planter Frame Toolbar
Bill Adams, Factory to Farm PRO for Hawkins Manufacturing, gives a run down of their new Core Planter Frame, including increased down force from the half-inch think steel frame, integrated tie down mounts and the hydraulic down force system on the wings.
Stirring Up Biological Benefits with a Unique Manure Mix
Streator, Ill., strip-tiller Larry Tombaugh took us into his farm “laboratory” to discuss some biological solutions he’s experimenting with on his corn and soybean operation, including Compost Tea, a biological soil stimulant which has 4,000 different strains of colony forming fungal units.
AgriTuf Presents their Chrome Tillage Points to the North American Market
Kurt Davis, Global Sales Director for AgriTuf presents AgriTuf's Chrome-casted tillage points, offering 3 to 6x longer wear life compared to steel forged points.
Strip-Till Strategies
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Tillage, Traits, Nitrogen Don't Affect Corn Residue Breakdown
Corn residue breakdown is a top concern among many farmers and it's widely believed that tillage, traits and nitrogen applications impact the speed at which it decomposes. Recent research from Iowa State University suggests otherwise. -
5 Efficiency Enhancing Tips for Strip-Till Nutrient Management
When it comes to nutrient management, Deweese, Neb., farmer Brian Herbek lives by the 4R philosophy. -
Building a Better Biological Habitat by Extending the Life of Applied Nutrients
I actually tried no-till when I came home from the University of Illinois in 1973, and it gave my neighbors a good laugh because we were way ahead of the curve. -
Filling the Right Prescription for Cover Crop Interseeding Success
J-Ace Farms, located near Blue Earth, Minn., uses precision farming practices in its 1,300-acre strip-till and no-till operation.
Strip-Till Columns
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Retain Your Nitrogen with Precision Cover Cropping
Any form of tillage and cover crops seems to be a contradiction at first glance, but strip-tillage paired with cover crops could have potential to help farmers improve water and nutrient management to increase both yields and profitability. -
Don’t Let the ‘What Ifs’ be a Roadblock to Your ‘Can Dos’
Have you ever had inspiration strike at just the right moment? I can recall a few instances when this happened for me, both personally and professionally. -
Let Cover Crops Do the Work to Keep Weeds Away
We all know that one of the potential benefits of using cover crops is weed suppression, but do you know how cover crops actually provide weed suppression? There are a couple of ways: through blocking sunlight from reaching weed seeds, and also allelopathy, as the cover crop plants produce a chemical that reduces weed seed germination. -
It’s OK to ‘Farm Ugly’
Spring 2019 was not kind to many farmers, and many of my recent conversations have touched on topics like prevented planting, crop insurance and late harvest.
Strip-Till Farmer Podcast
Are the Next Ag Tech Steps Going to be Automated?
In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we're joined by Dr. Scott Shearer, ag engineering professor at Ohio State, who reflects on the 2019 growing season and dissects a few of the practical and progressive applications of machine learning technologies.
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Top Directory Listings
Montag Mfg
Located in Emmetsburg, Iowa, Montag Mfg. is a family owned business focused on delivery systems for dry fertilizer begun when Roger Montag received a patent for dry fertilizer meter in 1988.
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.
Yetter Farm Equipment
Built on 88 years of expertise, Yetter Farm Equipment leads the industry in designing innovative and versatile tools for strip-tillage.
Webinars
Comparing & Contrasting Strip-Till Tools, Techniques & Outcomes
Results of the 6th Annual Strip-Till Operational Practices Benchmark study, evaluating 2018 cropping practices, reinforce the importance of adapting a strip-till system to increase production and efficiency.
During this webinar, sponsored by Ingersoll, Jack Zemlicka, managing editor of Strip-Till Farmer shares and evaluates the results of the 2019 benchmark study, based on the responses of more than 200 farmers from 23 states, to include shifting equipment preferences, yield results, cover cropping methods and precision technology adoption.
Product Roundups
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Sprayers & Spraying Equipment Product Roundup 2019
Check out the latest in spraying equipment from the industry's leading suppliers. -
Planters, Drills & Air Seeders Product Roundup 2019
Check out the latest planters, drills and air seeders from some of the industry’s leading suppliers. -
UTVs & Accessories Product Roundup 2019
Check out the latest UTVs and accessories from the industry's leading suppliers.
Top Store Items
From Maverick to Mainstream: A History of No-Till Farming
Enjoy a stunning and unique collection of no-till stories, photographs, facts, and figures chronicling the history of no-till farming from the early years through today. This extraordinary hardbound book takes a decade-by-decade look at the world of no-till as seen through the eyes of those who observed the many changes in no-till since the first commecial U.S. plot in 1962.
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.