2020 National Strip-Tillage Conference
Date: 08/06/20
Location: Omaha, NE
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A few years ago as circumstances changed on his farm, Alex Shutes faced the task of raising several spring and winter crops in a tillage-intensive system as a one-man operation. It seemed like a daunting task.
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Building Healthier Soil and Profits with Strip-Till
Strip-Till with SoilWarrior Helps David Hula Set New Corn Yield World Record
David Hula is no stranger to breaking yield records. The Virginia farmer has topped the NCGA National Corn Yield Contest five times since 2003 in the strip, min, mulch, ridge-till irrigated category. The previous world record of 542 bushels per acre, set by Hula in 2017, has been shattered by his 2019 yield of 616.1953 on ground he strip-tills with the SoilWarrior.
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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
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Videos
Setting Up a Strip-Till Rig to Suit Sandy Soils
Experienced Seguin, Texas, strip-tiller John Friesenhahn discusses the setup of his 12-row strip-till rig, and some of the modifications he's made and plans to make to improve performance strip-tilling corn and cotton.
Orthman Previews 1tRIPr Version 1.5
Pat McNaught and Mike Petersen discuss the updates and evolution of the prototype Orthman 1tRIPr row units at #Commodity20 and also share some perspective on the National Strip-Tillage Conference.
Seeing Early Returns from Transitioning to Strip-Tilled Corn
Charles City, Va., farmer Dave Hula, detail his motivation and results of transitioning a portion of his corn acres in 2018 to strip-till and some of the early returns, including even emergence, seedbed preparation and yield increases.
Majoring in the Micros: Feeding the Soil with a Comprehensive Strip-Till Fertility Program
Olin, Iowa, strip-tiller Darin Stolte shares his experience utilizing Midwestern BioAg’s TerraNu fertilizer product, incorporating the application into his 4R approach to nutrient management. Stolte discusses the yield advantages, tissue test improvements and biological growth in his soil.
Strip-Till Strategies
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Clearing Out the Equipment Shed with a Switch to Strip-Till
When Craig Taylor decided to reduce machinery costs on his 725-acre corn and soybean farm in west central Illinois, he was convinced to move to no-till farming. -
Managing Inputs to Boost Soil Health in a Strip-Till System
Montezuma, Kan., farmer Josh Koehn says attention to detail is really what’s made the difference on his 10,000 acre farm. Feeling the need to manage residue better and build healthier soils, he switched from full tillage to strip-till back in 2008 on most of his 30% irrigated and 70% dryland operation. -
5 Time and Money Saving Tips to Put to Use ahead of Planting
We started no-tilling in the early 2000s and in 2010, started strip-tilling before we went full-bore into it in 2013 and eliminated all conventional tillage. -
Putting the Pieces of a Progressive Strip-Till System into Place
Strip-tilling combines precision tillage technology and efficient nutrient management to achieve operation goals, whether those are yield-based or soil health-centric.
Strip-Till Columns
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Wanted: More Residue in the Strip
Residue is considered both a benefit and challenge for strip-tillers. Having the right row unit setup ahead of and during planting is critical to clearing the seedbed and achieving optimum early plant emergence. -
Different Isn’t Always Better. Better is Always Different.
“Educational” is the most print-friendly, paraphrased response I’ve gotten when asking strip-tillers to summarize their 2019 operational goals vs. reality. -
Drinking Up the Lemonade from the Lemons of 2019
It’s easy to write off the last year and move on. Out of sight, out of mind, right? But let’s take a moment to reflect on the victories — however small they may seem in the rearview mirror. -
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.
Strip-Till Farmer Podcast
Top Tips to Get You Prepared for Spring Planting
In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we chat with planting expect Phil Needham of Needham Ag Technologies, who shares his top tips for getting prepared for planting.
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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.
Featured Content
Focusing on Smarter, Sustainable Fertilizing Strategies
In agriculture, improved management practices have to make sense in dollars and cents. Sustainable agriculture means stewardship of the land, air and water — but it also means doing this in a way that is profitable over the long-term. Sustaining and further improving crop yield is the best objective of soil health. Continuous improvement of crop yield is extremely dependent on how we plan to invest and sustain the soil ecosystem to withstand environmental threats and stripping of key nutrients needed to sustain agriculture.
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Product Roundups
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Fertilizer & Soil Amendments Product Roundup 2020
Check out the latest fertilizer and soil amendments from some of the industry's leading suppliers. -
Fertilizer Application Product Roundup 2020
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Planter & Drill Attachments Product Roundup 2020
Check out the latest planter and drill attachments from some of the industry’s leading suppliers.
Top Store Items
From Maverick to Mainstream: A History of No-Till Farming
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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.