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Growing Options For Strip Till Drills

June 20, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Peter Hill, Farmers Weekly (UK)

Equipment from British manufacturers, as well as continental and US implement makers, is primarily geared towards cereal crops or oilseed rape, sugar beet and maize, with a view to reducing energy input and weed germination.

Searching For The Perfect Strip Till Unit

Finding the right combination of strip-till equipment to move residue and follow contours is a labor of love for Wisconsin strip-tiller Charlie Hammer.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on March 27, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

Finding the right combination of strip-till equipment to move residue and follow contours is a labor of love for Wisconsin strip-tiller Charlie Hammer.

Gold, Silver AE50 Awards Announced At AG CONNECT

January 30, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

Source: AG CONNECT

New Gold and Silver AE50 outstanding innovation awards were presented January 29 at the opening ceremonies of AG CONNECT Expo & Summit 2013 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Tune Up Your Strip-Till Fertilizer Program

By Dan Zinkand posted on December 13, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Whether they're veterans or rookies, six strip-tillers across the U.S. are paying close attention to their fertilizer programs to maximize profitable production of corn, soybeans and other crops. By varying fertilizer rates, timing, placement and equipment, strip-tillers have improved early root development, fertilizer efficiency and profitability.

Strip-Till Becoming A More Robust, Successful System

By Dan Zinkand posted on August 23, 2012 | Posted in Equipment

The increasing amount of strip-till equipment on the market, along with RTK and new options for spring strip-till, are making it easier for farmers to start and continue strip-tilling successfully, says Jodi DeJong-Hughes, a strip-till expert for University of Minnesota Extension.

Strip-Till Dream Machine Makes Higher Yields Come True

By Mark Moore posted on August 23, 2012 | Posted in Equipment

Not satisfied with what the market had to offer, Advance, Mo., no-tiller Paul Lanpher designed a strip-till rig that produced higher yields and eliminated compaction.

Strip-Till Helps South Carolina Farmer Save Soil, Money

July 11, 2012 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Amy M. Overstreet, NRCS communications, South Carolina NRCS

Ricky Rhode of Dorchester County, SC, has a cotton field that is just unbelievable to some people.

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Our New Strip-Till Web Site: A Resource For You

By Dan Zinkand posted on June 28, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Lessiter Publications last week launched a new Web site dedicated to strip-till practices and equipment at StripTillFarmer.com.

From the Desk of Dan Zinkand

What Would You Want In A Strip-Till Rig?

By Dan Zinkand posted on May 30, 2012 | Posted in Equipment

If you could start over again, or upgrade your equipment, what kind of design and technology would you want in a strip-till rig?

Blu-Jet's Strip-Till Products Discussed

May 7, 2012 | Posted in Equipment

Nick Jensen of Thurston Mfg./Blu-Jet, discusses fertilization, strip-till products being discussed at NNTC

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