Strip-Till Farmer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at the grower's world from the lofty digital realm. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web:
- Farmers Share How They Got Started with Strip-Till
- Can You Drop P & K Rates with Strip-Till?
- Illinois Strip-Tiller Discusses Current Economic Challenges
- Kansas Farmer Highlights Importance of Peer Groups
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Farmers Share How They Got Started with Strip-Till
How did you get started with strip-till? That was a big question in the Strip-Till Community Forum last week on Facebook. “It’s so hard with the price of used equipment to experiment and try things,” Grant Klever says. “So, did you guys just go whole hog in (on strip-till) or what was the part that got you started on your system?” Several strip-tillers replied to Grant’s question. Here’s a piece of advice from Mark Enninga — “Have someone do some custom acres for you. Ride with them as they do it. Learn what you want on a rig, so you don’t buy something that doesn’t work. Know what makes sense to invest in for your operation.”
Can You Drop P & K Rates with Strip-Till?
Veteran agronomist Matt Clover answered the above question and more during a recent Pioneer webinar. “Crop needs don’t change just because you strip-till,” he says. “However, banding tends to be more efficient. Especially if you overapplied in the past, you can likely back off rates. Just don’t go lower than what the crop needs.”
Source: Tom J. Bechman
Illinois Strip-Tiller Discusses Current Economic Challenges
Brownfield Ag News catches up with longtime strip-tiller Rock Katschnig at the 2025 Greater Peoria Farm Show. Katschnig, who just harvested his 49th crop in Henry County, Ill., shares his thoughts on the challenging ag economy and what it means for his equipment plans in 2026. “I’d like to have a new 24-row strip-till bar, but it’s $650,000. It’s just not practical with 7-8% interest. It just doesn’t work in these commodity prices.”
Source: Brownfield
Kansas Farmer Highlights Importance of Peer Groups
Here’s a great interview from our sister publication No-Till Farmer. Dan Crummett catches up with Almena, Kan., farmer Michael Thompson for a capstone conversation about a challenging 2025 growing season. Thompson highlights the importance of on-farm research and forming or joining peer groups to learn and grow, as well as reduce the time it takes to research new products and methods.
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Environmental Tillage Systems, Inc. has been dedicated to defending the land and leading the charge since beginning on a farm in Southeastern Minnesota in 2004. ETS is a leading manufacturer of strip tillage and nutrient management equipment. Our equipment is designed to enhance soil productivity and farm profitability. Our products set the standard for in-field performance, machine durability, and ease of operation. We are proud to serve customers in the United States and internationally.
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