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Taking Ownership of Spraying to Increase Strip-Till Yields

By Jack Zemlicka posted on October 11, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management
Some farmers invest in their own sprayer, seeing opportunity for long-term advantages than can offset the upfront cost. Stillman Valley, Ill., strip-tiller Cade Bushnell took this approach on his 1,300-acre corn and soybean operation, purchasing a Hagie sprayer after crunching the numbers on the cost of custom application vs. his fertility program goals.
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Why Do You Strip-Till?

By Jack Zemlicka posted on August 9, 2016 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101
Returning from the 3rd Annual National Strip-Tillage Conference in Bloomington-Normal, Ill., last week, I’ve had some time to digest the group discussions and one-on-one conversations during the event.
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Soaking Up the Benefits of Strip-Tilled Soils

By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 24, 2016 | Posted in Water Management
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to spend a few days visiting several strip-tillers in eastern Nebraska, in the aftermath of severe storms that pummeled the area. Driving along the county roads between Lincoln and Omaha, a common sight was washed out areas in farm fields.
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