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:

6th Gen Farmer Scouts High Yield Test Plots

6th Gen Farmer, who recently started strip-tilling, and his agronomist check in with a detailed update on his high yield corn plots.


Planting Corn Green into Thick Cover Crops

Here’s another great video from Adam Fennig, focusing on planting corn into heavy rye, rapeseed and radish cover crops after a wet spring. Check out the planter adjustments Adam made to ensure good seed to soil contact.


Question About Strip-Till & Drainage Challenges

Here’s a post we came across from Daniel Groothuis in the Strip-Till Community Forum on Facebook. He shared a photo of his strip-tilled corn before it was hit with multiple 8-inch rain events. “The best yield came from the manure and spring cultivated strip-till,” he says. Daniel ran into some drainage issues amidst the heavy rainfall and asked if others have dealt with similar challenges with strip-till. Check out the responses in the comments section.

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Farmer Tests New Soil Moisture Sensors in Cover Crops

Matt Griggs, a Tennessee farmer, tests the EarthScout L4+ Soil Moisture Sensor in his long-term test plots. Over 10 years old, his test plots examine the long-term effects of cover crops. Watch this video to hear his review of the moisture sensors.

Strip-Till Spotlight in Springfield

Here’s an update on the upcoming National Strip-Tillage Conference, Aug. 6-7 in Springfield, Ill., and some insights from 4 strip-tillers who attended last year’s conference.

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