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Technically Speaking, Precision Will Propel Strip-Till Success

By Jack Zemlicka posted on April 19, 2017 | Posted in Equipment, Seeding & Planting

As I begin crunching the numbers and analyzing the a record number of responses to our 2017 Strip-Till Operational Practices Benchmark study, some interesting trends are taking shape.

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Don’t Aim for a Magic Bullet Solution to Increase Strip-Till Yields

By Jack Zemlicka posted on April 5, 2017 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Crop Protection, Seeding & Planting

Increasing yields isn’t always the top priority for strip-tillers. But whether it’s the primary objective or a secondary benefit of a well-rounded system, there is rarely a singular update or adjustment that a farmer can make that will consistently add bushels.

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Affordable and Practical are Cover Cropping Cornerstones

By Jack Zemlicka posted on March 15, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops

Seeding cover crops isn’t an exact science, which is one reason why farmers are often willing to experiment with different methods. A new addition to our 4th annual Strip-Till Operational Benchmark Study asks farmers what they use to seed cover crops.

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Don’t Settle for Satisfied with Your Strip-Till System

By Jack Zemlicka posted on March 1, 2017 | Posted in Equipment

There are those people who get to a certain point in a project and consider the job done. A certain satisfaction, and even relief, comes with completion of a task or a goal achieved.

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An Organic Mindset with Your Strip-Till System

By Jack Zemlicka posted on February 1, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Organic farming may be gaining traction with the general public as a consumer-friendly option in agriculture, but it’s also drawing interest from commercial producers, as a compliment to conservation tillage practices.

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What Are Strip-Tillers Planning for in 2017?

By Jack Zemlicka posted on December 27, 2016 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

As we count down the final days of 2016, it’s traditionally a time to reflect on the past year’s successes and challenges. But perhaps more importantly, it’s an opportunity to evaluate future goals and changes.

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Moving Away from a Cropping Monoculture with Cover Crops

By Jack Zemlicka posted on December 13, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Seeding & Planting

For many farmers, the growing season is finite each year, and choosing the right rotation can produce perpetual soil health and yield benefits. But for Coolidge, Ariz., farmer Robert Boyle, strip-tilling, planting and harvest are continuous tasks.

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Managing Nitrogen with a ‘No Plant Left Behind’ Mentality

By Jack Zemlicka posted on November 22, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Uniform application and uptake of fertilizer is a goal strip-tillers strive to achieve on an annual basis. But timing is everything, and capitalizing on the right window of opportunity is critical.

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Listen, Learn from Your Strip-Tilled Crops

By Jack Zemlicka posted on November 8, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management

If plants could talk, what would they say to you? Sure, this is a pretty abstract question outside of an animated film, but one worth considering as strip-tillers reflect on harvest and begin preparing for the next planting season.

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Don’t Get Burned by Poor Nitrogen Planning

By Jack Zemlicka posted on October 25, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting

In this issue, we share some best management practices for strengthening a fall fertility program to include some strategic considerations for anhydrous ammonia application.

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Articles Tagged with ''From The Desk of Jack Zemlicka''

Technically Speaking, Precision Will Propel Strip-Till Success

Don’t Aim for a Magic Bullet Solution to Increase Strip-Till Yields

Affordable and Practical are Cover Cropping Cornerstones

Don’t Settle for Satisfied with Your Strip-Till System

An Organic Mindset with Your Strip-Till System

What Are Strip-Tillers Planning for in 2017?

Moving Away from a Cropping Monoculture with Cover Crops

Managing Nitrogen with a ‘No Plant Left Behind’ Mentality

Listen, Learn from Your Strip-Tilled Crops

Don’t Get Burned by Poor Nitrogen Planning

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