2020 National Strip-Tillage Conference
Date: 08/06/20
Location: Omaha, NE
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Within the 10-mile radius where father-and-son Doug and Steve Rotenberger farm, field variation is vastly understated. Across their 3,500 acres are sandy, high drainage soils along the east to heavier, gumbo-type soils encompassing most of the west.
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Building Healthier Soil and Profits with Strip-Till
The Timing is Right: Flexibility in the Timing of Strip-Till With Nutrient Application
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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
- New Cover Crop Information Map Centralizes Research and Farm Trial Data
- USDA Crop Progress Shows 93% of Corn, 75% of Soybeans Planted
- USDA Crop Progress Reports 64% of Corn Emerged
- USDA Crop Progress Shows 80% of Corn Planted
- Corteva Agriscience Launches New Seed Brand in the U.S. — Brevant Seeds
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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New Cover Crop Information Map Centralizes Research and Farm Trial Data
As interest and integration of cover crops accelerate, the industry has been challenged in its ability to provide easy to access, comprehensive information. Recently, cover crop application company GO SEED developed the Cover Crop Information Map to provide a free, centralized platform for knowledge exchange. -
From Seeds to Strips, Variety Goes the Distance
In a farming career spanning over four decades, not much fazes Mike Cerny at this point. From downturns to data and drones, the “combo-tiller” knows better than to get carried away with any given industry ‘breakthrough,’ although he is always willing to at least give one a try. -
Beating the Heat by Controlling Variables in a Strip-Till System
When I first started strip-tilling in 2000, my soil organic matter content levels were about 0.5% to maybe 1%. Now, I’ve gotten them up to 0.8%-1.5%. -
Stretching Strip-Till Value with Crop Diversity, Cover Crop Height
Barry Martin was completely convinced of the benefits of a heavy cereal rye cover crop on his cotton and peanut farm near Hawkinsville in central Georgia long before cover crops were the rage.
Strip-Till Columns
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Putting Planting Season in a Different Perspective
For better or worse, the 2020 spring planting season will be memorable. As strip-tillers prepare for planting — with some already getting into the field — it’s difficult to dismiss the internal and external influences that are reshaping the ag industry. -
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.
Strip-Till Farmer Podcast
[Podcast] A Chat with Strip-Till, No-Till Innovators Charlie Hammer and Nancy Kavazanjian
In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, podcast brought to you by Martin Industries, editor, Frank Lessiter, chats with the husband and wife team of Charlie Hammer and Nancy Kavazanjian of Beaver Dam, Wis.
The No-Till Influencers & Innovators podcast series is brought to you by Martin Industries.
Since 1991, Martin Industries has designed, manufactured and sold leading agriculture equipment across the U.S. and Canada. Known for Martin-Till planter attachments, the company has expanded to include a five-step planting system, closing wheel systems, twisted drag chains, fertilizer openers and more in their lineup. Their durable and reliable planter attachments are making it possible for more and more farmers to plant into higher levels of residue. Click here to learn more.
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.
Strip-Till Farmer's Focusing on Smarter, Sustainable Fertilizing Strategies series is brought to you by AgroLiquid.
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Product Roundups
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Cover Crop Seed Product Roundup 2020
Check out the latest cover crop seeds from some of the industry's leading suppliers. -
Ditchers & Water Management Product Roundup 2020
Check out the latest in ditchers and water management from some of the industry's leading suppliers. -
Grain Handling & Storage Product Roundup 2020
Check out the latest grain handling and storage products from some of the industry’s leading suppliers.
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