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Ukrainian Ag Company TAS Agro Reduces Carbon Footprint With Strip-Till

November 27, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Source: EcoPolitic

TAS Agro has switched to deep loosening, vertical tillage, and planting rapeseed and wheat using strip-till technology.

Strip-Till Thanksgiving: 5 Things I'm Grateful For...

By Noah Newman posted on November 26, 2024 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting

Thanksgiving weekend gives us time to unplug for a couple days and reflect on everything we’re grateful for in our lives. Let’s get a head start — here are 5 things I’m grateful for in the world of strip-till.

Bill Nye the Science Guy Visits Strip-Till Operation to Talk Clean Jet Fuel

By Katie Knapp posted on November 26, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: The Furrow

One market the Feikema brothers have begun to rely on is local biofuels production. When starting to take the crop management reigns from his dad and uncle, Shawn remembers working hard to develop a relationship with a nearby ethanol plant.

Investigating Soil Profiles for Signs of Compaction

By DeAnn Presley posted on November 15, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Kansas State Extension

Once you determine the depth at which the compaction occurs, you can work on solutions for improving (decreasing) the density of the compacted layer or the soil in general.

Cover Crops Still Beneficial in Fall, Even Under Dry Conditions

November 14, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: North Dakota State University Extension

Strip-tillers will still be able to reap the benefits of having a cover crop emerge early in the spring even if they do not see any visible growth in the fall. Nevertheless, a few management practices should be considered.

Innovative Strip-Tiller Never Stops Looking for Ways to Improve

By Jeff Hutton posted on November 11, 2024 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management

Source: Iowa Soybean Association

Robb Ewoldt shies away from being labeled as an innovator; he just prefers you call him a farmer. But Ewoldt is both. He has proven over the years that adapting new ideas, new practices and seeking out better ways to improve crop production while also protecting the environment can be profitable.

Strip-Tiller Recognized During 2024 British Farming Awards

November 10, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Source: Farming Online

Improving farm efficiency and enhancing timelines has been a focus for Chris Greenaway, implementing numerous actions to achieve this, including improving the farm's soil structure and the rotation which has allowed time for other aspects of the business.

Checklist: 8 Ways to 'Winterize' Your Sprayer

By Sarah Lancaster posted on November 9, 2024 | Posted in Equipment

Source: Kansas State Extension

This article summarizes some of the key steps to winterizing sprayers. Be sure to check your owner’s manual for detailed instructions for your particular sprayer so you don’t void any manufacturer’s warranty.

Strip-Tillers Leverage Financial Assistance to Tackle Top Challenges

By Brandon O'Connor posted on November 6, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: USDA

After enrolling with the Midwest Climate-Smart Commodity Program, Bryan Biegler put the financial assistance to good use and made the jump from 100 acres of cover crops in 2022, to covering all 2,500 acres in 2023. He has also adopted strip-till practices throughout his farm and is looking to take the practice even further by adopting vertical tillage.

7 In-Field Assessments to Determine Soil Health

Indiana USDA NRCS state soil health scientist Stephanie McLain shares indicators to look for in the soil to evaluate how well your soil functions

By Sarah Hill posted on November 5, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Soil Health

USDA NRCS State Soil Health Specialist Stephanie McLain outlines 7 soil assessments or diagnostics that can be conducted in the field to determine how healthy soil is and if farmers need to re-activate soil function.

Articles Tagged with ''soil health''

Ukrainian Ag Company TAS Agro Reduces Carbon Footprint With Strip-Till

Strip-Till Thanksgiving: 5 Things I'm Grateful For...

Bill Nye the Science Guy Visits Strip-Till Operation to Talk Clean Jet Fuel

Investigating Soil Profiles for Signs of Compaction

Cover Crops Still Beneficial in Fall, Even Under Dry Conditions

Innovative Strip-Tiller Never Stops Looking for Ways to Improve

Strip-Tiller Recognized During 2024 British Farming Awards

Checklist: 8 Ways to 'Winterize' Your Sprayer

Strip-Tillers Leverage Financial Assistance to Tackle Top Challenges

7 In-Field Assessments to Determine Soil Health

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