National Cover Crop Summit
Date: 03/18/20
Location: WI
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John Werries, his son Dean, and one employee are no strangers to making adjustments year-to-year to combat the unpredictable conditions of their Chapin, Ill., operation of no-tilled beans and strip-tilled corn.
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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
Industry News
- Kinze Planters to Offer SureFire Liquid Fertilizer Solutions
- Tips for Integrating Residual Herbicides and Cover Crops
- Granular Launches Free Tool to Help Farmers Easily Measure Field-Level Profitability
- USDA Launches Pilot Program for Prairie Pothole Producers Planting Cover Crops
- Fungicide Now Labeled for Tar Spot and White Mold
Videos
Marrying Agronomy with the Iron in Strip-Till
Agronomic consultant Bill Preller discusses the origins and evolution of his involvement in the R&D of the DMI strip-till bar and why he views strip-till as an ideal marriage of ag machinery and agronomic aspects of soil management.
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.
Strip-Till Strategies
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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. -
Retaining High Strip-Till Yield by Protecting Variable Soils
John Potter was looking for a way to reduce labor on his west central Illinois farm when he decided to become a strip-tiller nearly 20 years ago. -
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.
Strip-Till Columns
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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. -
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.
Strip-Till Farmer Podcast
Getting a Strip-Till System Established: How, When & Why
In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we're joined by Northfield, Minn., strip-tiller David Legvold to learn about how he got started in strip-till and some of the early lessons learned transitioning into the practice, along with some of the lasting impressions he’s made on the strip-till community at large.
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
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 Application Product Roundup 2020
Check out the latest fertilizer application products from some of the industry's leading suppliers. -
Planter & Drill Attachments Product Roundup 2020
Check out the latest planter and drill attachments from some of the industry’s leading suppliers. -
Precision Farming Technologies Product Roundup 2019
Check out the latest in precision farming technologies 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.