Elk Point, S.D., custom strip-tiller Joey Hanson has helped farmers achieve strip-till success across 100,000 acres on both sides of the Missouri River. His trial-and-error approach yielded many conclusions about the optimal equipment and tools for various conditions. Hanson’s experience with finding the correct coulter type in wet soils serves as just one example.
“About 90% of my failures have come from wavy coulters. I’ll normally run coulters 4-5 inches deep, but with the wavy coulter, I ran it an inch and debated taking it off because it was plugging so much,” he says. “I also tried a smooth coulter during a wet fall a few years ago, and I didn’t find any performance difference from the fluted coulters. I rarely ever plugged the fluted coulter, so that is my go-to coulter of choice.” During this equipment-focused classroom, Hanson shares more insights on which toolbar setups and attachments work best in different soil types, crop residues and conditions.
You’ll Learn: The pros & cons of shanks, coulters & knives, how to select the right strip-till equipment to match your soil conditions & goals, & tips for troubleshooting your top challenges.
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The 12th Annual National Strip-Tillage Conference, happening July 31 – Aug. 1, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa, offers 30+ game-changing sessions over two days, providing invaluable insights and unmatched networking opportunities with top strip-till experts and fellow farmers. Discover the best tips, strategies and techniques to boost your profitability and success in strip-tillage.A proven & practical “think tank” for success-minded strip-tillers, planned by strip-tillers seeking the best income-expanding strategies & guidance …
- 6 thought-provoking general sessions
- 13 expert-led classrooms on specific topics
- 14 interactive farmer-to-farmer roundtables
- Meals & networking events
- Pre-conference workshop
- Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) credits
- 5 high-impact attendee bonuses to further build your knowledge … AND MORE!
For more information about the 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference, to register for the event and to book your hotel room visit StripTillFarmer.com/NSTC
The National Strip-Tillage Conference extends its thanks to our 2025 Title sponsors:Ag Leader, AgSynergy, Dawn Equipment Co., Environmental Tillage Systems,ForGround by Bayer,HUMA,KUHN,Land Luvr,ESN,Ostara,RhizoZorb by Phospholutions,Schlagel,Unverferth Mfg. Co., Inc.,Vulcan Equipment,Yetter Farm EquipmentandZimmerman Manufacturing LLC.