Virtual National Strip-Tillage Conference Schedule

The Virtual National Strip-Tillage Conference offers a mix of live broadcasts of general sessions featuring top experts; profit-boosting on-demand Strip-Till Classrooms led by strip-till authorities; interactive online farmer-to-farmer Strip-Till Roundtables; and more!

All live broadcast sessions will be held on the days listed below.

 

The following sessions will be broadcasted live. Broadcast times to be announced soon.

General Sessions

(Live Broadcast) “Secrets to Breaking Through the 300-Bushel Barrier with Strip-Till” with David Hula, Charles City, Va.
David Hula kicks off the 2020 Virtual National Strip-Tillage Conference, analyzing the operational challenges, economic gains and growth potential of transitioning to strip-tilled corn.

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Premier Lecture Series – sponsored by TruAg

(Live Broadcast) “Optimizing Nutrient Rates & Placement in Strip-Till Systems” with Tony Vyn, Purdue University
During the Premier Lecture Series general session, Vyn will focus research results comparing strip-till to other tillage system alternatives to include takeaways on nutrient rate, timing and placement in a strip-till system

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Roundtable Sessions
Take the opportunity to participate in a series of live virtual Roundtables throughout the conference. Scheduled discussion topics include starting out in strip-till, managing micro-nutrient applications, improving spring and fall strip-till,  incorporating cover crops in strip-till and more. Ask questions, get answers and exchange ideas during these moderated sessions and come away with valuable tips and techniques to put to work in your strip-till system. (Specific Roundtable topics to be released soon).

 

General Session

(Live Broadcast) “Digging Into Compaction Causes, Contributors & Solutions ” with Mike Petersen, Greeley, Colo.
During this session Agronomist Mike Petersen presents results of the ongoing compaction research as well as his advice on how to solve current compaction problems and prevent the risk in the future.

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Roundtable Sessions
Take the opportunity to participate in a series of live virtual Roundtables throughout the conference. Scheduled discussion topics include starting out in strip-till, managing micro-nutrient applications, improving spring and fall strip-till,  incorporating cover crops in strip-till and more. Ask questions, get answers and exchange ideas during these moderated sessions and come away with valuable tips and techniques to put to work in your strip-till system. (Specific Roundtable topics to be released soon).

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General Sessions

(Live Broadcast) “Scaling Strip-Till Value to Large Acreage Operations” with Brandon Hunt, Herndon, Ky. 
Fourth generation farmer Brandon Hunt shares some of the transitional lessons learned implementing strip-till on a large-scale farm operation, along with results of recent onfarm cover-cropping and nutrient management trials during this session.

 

 In addition to the live broadcast session listed above, you’ll also get 12-months of extended access to the following on demand sessions! You'll be able to view and replay these profit boosting strip-till presentations at your own convenience, from home or on the go, beginning Thursday, Aug. 6.

On Demand Classroom Sessions

(On Demand) Strip-Till Classroom #1: “Knowing What You Don’t Know: Getting Started in Strip-Till” with Nick Emanuel, North Bend, Neb.
As he’s evolved his system, Emanuel still draws on the lessons learned from his first few years to shape future goals. Prepare to take notes as he walks through some of the foundational elements of his strip-till system, including hits and misses with equipment, nutrient management and precision farming strategies.

(On Demand) Strip-Till Classroom #2: “Smarter Cropping Solutions for Your Strip-Till System” with John Nowatzki, North Dakota St. University
During this session, John Nowatzki, agricultural machines specialist at North Dakota State University, shares results of ongoing research to include conclusions on the value and challenges associated with smart farming solutions.

(On Demand) Strip-Till Classroom #3: “Building Biological Stamina in Your Strip-Till Soils” with Larry Tombaugh, Streator, Ill.
Strip-tiller Larry Tombaugh details how his self-described “living laboratory” of nutrient management experiments is stimulating soil health on his farming operation in this session.

(On Demand) Strip-Till Classroom #4: “Building Cover Crop Biomass Through Roots, Not Shoots.” with Mike Verdonck, Montreal, Quebec
Canadian strip-tiller Mike Verdonck details how his commitment to building biomass through intense cover cropping methods that include inter-cropping, bio strip-till and seeding permanent covers, have shaped his philosophy of building soil health through “roots, not shoots.”

(On Demand) Strip-Till Classroom #5: “After Berms are Built: Capitalizing on the Full Potential of the Growing Season” with Gary Gangwer, Lafayette, Ind.
Lafayette, Ind., strip-tiller Gary Gangwer breaks down his methodical approach to maintaining a year-round strip-till system, to include chronicling equipment performance, input usage and harvest preparation.

(On Demand) Strip-Till Classroom #6: “Supporting the Systematic Approach to Strip-Till” with Pete Youngblut, Dysart, Ill.
Get ready to have your questions answered as Dysart, Iowa, farmer and founder of Youngblut Ag, an independent farm equipment dealership, Pete Youngblut, shares his experience and insight working with a variety of farmers on assembling the most profitable, productive pieces of a strip-till system.

(On Demand) Strip-Till Classroom #7: “What Strip-Tillers Need to Know to Maximize Nitrogen Advisory Tools” with Brad Carlson, University of Minn. Extension
In this session Brad Carlson reviews the research and key findings including practical take home messages with respect to how to best use and evaluate the performance of N advisory tools and why farmers need to understand N transformation, loss processes and the crop demand curve in order to use N advisory products correctly and efficiently

(On Demand) Strip-Till Classroom #8: “Banding vs. Broadcast: Digging Into the Benefits, Barriers & Breakthroughs” with Scott Foxhoven, University of Illinois
University of Illinois graduate research assistant Scott Foxhoven, shares results of new research which digs into the details of why and how banded fertilizer application can benefit a strip-till system.

(On Demand) Strip-Till Classroom #9: “Putting 20-Inch Strip-Till to the Test: Early Returns & Lessons Learned” with Kale Carlisle, Carthage, Ill.
In this session Kale Carlisle shares their entry point into establishing a 20-inch strip-till system, the customization of their strip-till rig and early takeaways on their evolving nutrient management program.

(On Demand) Strip-Till Classroom #10: “Achieving Repeatable Results with Continuous Strip-Tilled Corn” with Cade Bushnell, Stillman Valley, Ill.
Stillman Valley, Ill., farmer Cade Bushnell dissects the long-standing stigma of a corn-on-corn system and how his systematic management of residue and nitrogen application, combined with cover crops, have led to sustained success.

(On Demand) Strip-Till Classroom #11: “Crunching the Numbers on Custom Strip-Till: Economic Opportunities & Advantages” with Jesse Stoller, Kenton, Ind.
Count Kentland, Ind., custom operator Jesse Stoller breaks down the structure of his custom strip-tilling operation, to include pricing and payback, along with entry-point advice and tips for test driving the practice.

(On Demand) “Applying an Analytical Eye to Measure Soil Health Improvement” with Jerry Hatfield & Wayne Fredericks, Osage, Iowa
In this session Dr. Jerry Hatfield, retired USDA plant physiologist and Osage, Iowa, strip-tiller Wayne Fredericks highlight how increased organic matter levels and improved soil structure have led to reduced yield variability, improved water and nutrient use efficiency and overall positive changes in corn and soybean production.

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Strip-Till Innovator program – sponsored by Montag Mfg.
In this session we recognize the 2020 recipient of the Strip-Till Innovators Program for their dedication, commitment and advocacy for the practice. You'll hear directly from the farmer who made a significant contribution to the advancement of strip-till farming, elevating the practice and its benefits in reducing soil erosion, fertilizer use and increasing soil health and crop production.

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Strip-Till Benchmark Study Review

(On Demand) 7^th Annual Strip-Till Benchmark Study Review and Strip-Till Expert Analysis.