2022 National Strip-Tillage Conference
Date: 07/28/22
Location: Coralville, IA
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Nutrient management, reverse osmosis and pesticide reduction contribute to Iowa strip-tiller Keith Schlapkohl’s quest for consistently increasing corn-on-corn yields.
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Start with these information-packed articles hand-picked by our editors:
Banding vs. Broadcast: Nutrient Placement Benefits, Techniques & Management
Veteran strip-tillers share proven payback and lessons learned with targeted, timed nutrient applications.
15 Time, Money & Stress-Saving Strip-Till Planting Tips
Creating the ideal seedbed requires diligent residue management, the right precision tools and a willingness to get your hands dirty.
21 Strip-Till Fertility Tips for Feeding Plants the Right Diet
Split nitrogen applications, determining the proper placement depth and doing below-ground root assessments are all part of a well-rounded fertility program.
Events
Attend the 9th Annual National Strip-Tillage Conference
Join top strip-tillers, agronomists and researchers for 2 days of unrivaled learning and networking!
Attend the 2022 National Strip-Tillage Conference in Iowa City, Iowa, July 28-29, and discover cutting-edge ideas, techniques and strategies from the most innovative, forward-thinking minds in strip-till to raise your level of strip-till profitability, efficiency and efficacy. Learn more
Industry News
- Nematode Resistance Trait Coming to E3 Enlist Soybeans
- Construction of New Illinois Precision Planting Facility to Begin in July
- How to Plan for Sidedressing Nitrogen
- California Farmers to Test Sensor that Listens to Insects in Fields
- 6 Tips for Marketing Grains in Times of Market Inflation
Videos
2022 Natl. Strip-Tillage Conference Preview — Stacking Cover Crop Benefits for a Positive Financial Return
Cover crops have many demonstrated conservation and soil health benefits, yet their use is still limited by perceived financial fears: crop yield reduction or no short-term return. Farmer and independent research agronomist Jim Stute previews his classroom session for the 2022 National Strip-Tillage Conference, in which he will provide a data-driven look at cover crop effects, including crop yield response, weed suppression and nutrient scavenging.
Zimmerman Contour King ST Strip-Till Unit Overview
Dan Guenther, business development at Zimmerman Manufacturing, gives a walkthrough of the features of the Zimmerman Contour King ST strip-till unit.
How Two Growers Use Their Data
BASF Vice President of U.S. Crop Protection Scott Kay lead the discussion featuring farmers Dan Luepkes (Illinois) and Kelly Garrett (Iowa). The panel shared insights on using data and technology to maximize success in the field.
Illinois & Iowa Farmers Share 3 New Things Tried in 2021
BASF Vice President of U.S. Crop Protection Scott Kay lead the discussion featuring farmers Dan Luepkes (Illinois) and Kelly Garrett (Iowa). The panel shared insights on pushing the boundaries of productivity, driving innovation and increasing collaboration.
Strip-Till Strategies
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Get Free Replay Access to Best of the Best 2022 National No-Tillage Conference Presentations During This Week's National No-Tillage Conference Video Review
The Feb. 24-25 National No-Tillage Conference Video Review offers you the opportunity to replay the top presentations from the 2022 National No-Tillage Conference through a convenient on-demand, online learning format to accommodate your busy schedule.
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How to Profit with One Pass Strip-Tilling
Greg Entinger calls himself an accidental conservationist. When he first started strip-tilling, the grower from New Prague, Minn., wasn’t doing it because he was on the soil health bandwagon. He was looking to save money. -
Maintaining Soil Productivity with Strip-Till
In the grand scheme of things, many people say climate change is the most critical issue facing mankind. But to me, the most important challenge is not just maintaining, but also improving the productivity of the soil.
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Building a Tailored Strip-Till System Through Targeted Trials
Ryan Nell and his father, Ron, are innovators when it comes to the 2,200-acre family farm in Beaver Dam, Wis. However, they don’t adopt new practices without first researching them and conducting their own on-farm trials to optimize methods for their operation.
Strip-Till Columns
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[Video] Strip-Till Farmer Tours Kinze Manufacturing
In May, I had the opportunity to tour Kinze Manufacturing in Williamsburg, Iowa. It was an offer I couldn't refuse, as I wasn't sure if I'd be lucky enough to go on the tour during the 2022 National Strip-Tillage Conference. -
2022 Strip-Till Benchmark Study Snapshot: What Crops Are Strip-Tilled?
Just over 26% of respondents to the 2022 Strip-Till Benchmark Study strip-till crops in addition to/other than corn and soybeans. We share a list of their other strip-tilled crops in this blog.
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Thai Farmers Gain Strip-Till Knowledge 8,500 Miles from Home
Two Thai farmers traveled across the world to learn more about the conservation tillage practices in use in North America and put their newfound knowledge to use back at home.
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Strip-Till Contributes to South African Farming Successes
Strip-till provides a logical solution for South African farmers who want to trim input costs and protect their soils.
Strip-Till Farmer Podcast
[Podcast] How Ben Pederson Thinks Bigger than His Farm with a Strip-Till System (Replay)
In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by SOURCE by Sound Agriculture, Lake Mills, Iowa farmer Ben Pederson talks with former Strip-Till Farmer editor Jack Zemlicka about the challenges of getting started in strip-till, positioning the value of strip-till and much more.
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Top Directory Listings
Montag Mfg
Montag products have proven results with patented precision metering application for significant savings of nutrients and cover crop seed, and for achieving best conservation practices.
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
For over 90 years, Yetter Farm Equipment has designed and manufactured innovative and effective solutions for the agriculture industry. Today, we are proud to be recognized worldwide as an industry leader in designing row cleaners, strip till tools, planter attachments, precision fertilizer placement attachments, rotary hoes, toolbars, and harvest attachments.
Building Healthier Soil Profits
Stratified to Satisfied: Gaining Nutrient Efficiency in the Field
Efficiency is the word on every farmer’s mind heading into planting season. High input costs, supply chain disruptions and unpredictable weather have many seeking ways to maximize their time and investments in the field.
This series is brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS).
Planter Maintenance with Precision Planting
How to Check Your Seed Tube Firmers
The seed firmer acts gently presses the seed into the bottom of the seed trench, making sure the seed is surrounded by good, moist soil on all sides. A quick test will ensure you have the proper amount of tension on your seed firmers.
The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting. Precision Planting, LLC is the leading provider of practical and effective precision ag technologies to help make farmers smarter every season.
Product Roundups
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Fertilizer & Soil Amendments Product Roundup 2022
Check out the latest fertilizer and soil amendment products from some of the industry's leading suppliers. -
Fertilizer Application Product Roundup 2022
Check out the latest fertilizer application products from some of the industry's leading suppliers. -
Planter & Drill Attachments Product Roundup 2022
Check out the latest planter and drill attachments from some of the industry’s leading suppliers.
Top Store Items
Built to Last: No-Till's Trials & Triumphs... 60 Years Later
This 44-page Special Commemorative Edition is meant to honor the shoulders of those on which no-tillers stand on today, and to also remind the next generation that true, revolutionary breakthroughs in farming are still possible. More than 110 million acres proves it. Based on detailed research, historical discoveries and many conversations with farmers who proudly shared their personal no-till memories, this fascinating report dives into all aspects within the rich history of no-till farming.
Going After Bigger Profits with Organic No-Till
This 32-page report shares data trends that lay out growth in the U.S. organic market, and practical insights and tips from three no-tillers and strip-tillers who made the transition from conventional farming to organic and how they tackled challenges like weed control without herbicides. This report also provides leads on where to find potential funding and technical assistance for converting farm acres to organic methods.
Banking on Progressive Precision Practices to Improve ROI
Within the 48 pages of this report, you will get perspective and direct experience from other no-tillers, strip-tillers, researchers and industry experts on how current precision tools are paying off and how to prepare to make the most of the innovations of the future. This report features expert advice from experienced industry experts such as; Jeremy Wilson, Cade Bushnell, Eric and Megan Wallendal, and more.
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.