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What's It Cost to Add an Extra Tillage System?

February 24, 2023 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

In an analysis for considering multiple tillage systems, Farm Journal field agronomist Ken Ferrie cited the pros and cons for seven tillage alternatives.

Analysis: Termination Options for Winter Cover Crops

February 24, 2023

Some cover crop species, such as oilseed radish or fall-planted oats, are likely to be killed by freezing over the winter. But, many cover crops will need to be terminated by mechanical or chemical methods in the spring.

Myth Buster: Do Cover Crops Work in Every Climate?

February 23, 2023

Source: NRDC

Even in states where the growing season is a mere four-and-a-half months long, cover crops can help farmers meet specific on-farm goals that they cannot achieve just by having cash crops in their rotation.

New Strip-Till, No-Till, Cover Crops Equipment on Display at National Farm Machinery Show

By Noah Newman posted on February 20, 2023 | Posted in Equipment, Seeding & Planting

Our editorial team made the trip to Louisville, Ky., for the National Farm Machinery Show. The Kentucky Expo Center was packed with the latest cutting edge technology and product innovations for strip-tillers and no-tillers.

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Strip-Till Highlights: Jan. 31, 2023

January 31, 2023

Strip-Till Farmer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at the grower's realm from the lofty digital realm. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web. The Best of the Web series is brought to you by Copperhead Ag Products.

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Locus AG's CarbonNOW® Carbon Farming Program

January 5, 2023 | Posted in Equipment

Watch the editors of Strip-Till Farmer and Locus Agricultural Solutions (Locus AG) meet for a live online program demonstration webinar of Locus AG’s CarbonNOW® carbon farming program.

5 Things Learned in 2022 That Will Impact How I Farm in 2023

Northwest Ohio strip-tiller-turned-farm-broadcaster uncovers unique management practices and tips gleaned from other operations.

By Noah Newman posted on January 5, 2023 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

When Dusty Sonnenberg’s not running his Tye no-till drill or Orthman strip-till unit, he’s pounding pavement across the Buckeye State as a broadcaster for the Ohio Ag Net.

Forced to Get Rid of Cover Crops or Strip-Till, Which Would You Pick?

December 20, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Strip-tillers Jon Stevens of Rock Creek, Minn., Ryan Nell of Beaver Dam, Wis., and Ryan Shaw of Snover, Mich., fielded questions about their usage of cover crops during a panel discussion at the 2022 National Strip-Tillage Conference.

A 50-Year Tradition of Conservation Practices in Northwest Ohio

Sixth-generation farmer follows in his father’s footsteps, building soil health and improving water quality.

By Noah Newman posted on December 18, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Seeding & Planting

Although he credits his time as a crop advisor for teaching him a lot about farming, Jeff Duling learned almost everything he knows about conservation practices from his dad, Bob, a true no-till pioneer.

3 Strip-Tillers Share Their Best Ideas for 2023

December 15, 2022 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Equipment, Seeding & Planting

Strip-tillers Jon Stevens of Rock Creek, Minn., Ryan Nell of Beaver Dam, Wis., and Ryan Shaw of Snover, Mich., share their approach to the 2023 growing season during a panel discussion at the 2022 National Strip-Tillage Conference.

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No-Till Innovator: ‘Zero Dust Storms’ with No-Till & Cover Crops

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Ohio State Univ. retired ag engineer and No-Till Innovator Randall Reeder discusses the true cost of erosion, and why no-till and cover crops would help cut down on dust storms.

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