2022 National Strip-Tillage Conference
Date: 07/28/22
Location: Coralville, IA
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Strip-Till Farming 101
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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
- Verde Hires 'Father of Biological Agriculture' Gary Zimmer as Corporate Consultant
- Strip-Tillers in 15 States Eligible for Cargill Carbon Market Program
- Country Crock's New Whiskey Made With Cereal Rye Cover Crop
- Ward Labs Announces New Soil Health Assessment
- BASF: Two-Thirds of Farmers Believe in 'Zero-Tolerance Approach' to Weeds
Videos
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 & Spring Planting 2021 Recap
Favorable conditions and mellow fall strips set Beaver Dam, Wis., strip-tiller Ryan Nell up for a largely smooth planting process in 2021. He shares his experience planting corn and soybeans on his 2,200 acre operation, along with some of the seasonal
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 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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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.
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Targeted Inputs Provide a Healthier Bottom Line
What goes up must come down, as the saying goes. We certainly hope that’s the case when it comes to the rising prices of, well, just about everything lately. From February 2021 to February 2022, the Consumer Price Index rose 7.9% — the fastest price spike in 40 years. -
Incentivizing Strip-Till as a “Climate Smart” Farming Practice
I don’t think I’ve ever heard a farmer say they wanted more on-farm government intrusion. Practice mandates generally aren’t welcome amongst the individualistic, entrepreneurial types who gravitate to farming, though some mandates have seen positive outcomes over time. Improvements in the Chesapeake Bay come to mind, though the improvements have taken awhile and are incremental.
Strip-Till Farmer Podcast
[Podcast] Straight Talk about Sustainable Farming with Author Robert Paarlberg
In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by SOURCE by Sound Agriculture, author Robert Paarlberg talks about the research that went into his book, his advice to commercial farmers and farm organizations about advocating for sustainability, what those groups need to do to combat the myths surrounding sustainable agriculture and more.
The Strip-Till Farmer podcast is brought to you by SOURCE®️ by Sound Agriculture.
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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 Disc Openers
Your disc openers play a critical role in proper seed placement and getting an even stand. Check the condition of your disc openers before you take to the field.
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.