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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.

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 Seeding & Planting, Equipment

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.

2023 National No-Tillage Conference Offers Valuable Soil Health Tips, Discussions on Cutting-Edge Technology

The conference returned to St. Louis and brought in nearly 900 attendees.

By Mackane Vogel posted on February 14, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

The conference returned to St. Louis and brought in nearly 900 attendees.

STF Discussion: Is Strip-Till a Solution to Soil Stratification?

By Noah Newman posted on February 2, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

We often hear of no-tillers struggling with soil stratification — the accumulation of fertilizer in the surface. Has stratification been a problem with any of you for strip-till corn?

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.

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Strip-Till Highlights: Dec. 27, 2022

December 27, 2022

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 CEAT Specialty Tires.

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 Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment

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.

Tackling Labor & Erosion Issues with No-Till, Strip-Till & Cover Crops

Northeast Ohio no-tiller cuts costs, boosts yields and improves soil health in 5 years.

December 13, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

The Greens started no-tilling soybeans almost 25 years ago but continued to conventionally till corn up until 2019 when Kris fully transitioned to strip-till with corn. The conservation practices are helping to solve their two biggest challenges — soil erosion and labor shortages.

Save Money on Fuel with Conservation Tillage

November 29, 2022 | Posted in Equipment

Source: USDA

Assuming an average off-road diesel fuel price of $4.75 per gallon, by transitioning from continuous conventional tillage to continuous no-till, a farmer can save just over $17 per acre each year in fuel costs.

Ryan Heiniger Joins Conservation Technology Information Center as Executive Director

November 28, 2022

Heiniger is a fourth-generation Iowa farmer, wildlife biologist, and has been a non-profit leader for more than two decades. CTIC board chair Mark White of Syngenta says Heiniger's combination of on-the-ground conservation experience and history of leadership in conservation-oriented organizations made him the perfect choice for the role.

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

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

2023 National No-Tillage Conference Offers Valuable Soil Health Tips, Discussions on Cutting-Edge Technology

STF Discussion: Is Strip-Till a Solution to Soil Stratification?

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

Strip-Till Highlights: Dec. 27, 2022

A 50-Year Tradition of Conservation Practices in Northwest Ohio

Tackling Labor & Erosion Issues with No-Till, Strip-Till & Cover Crops

Save Money on Fuel with Conservation Tillage

Ryan Heiniger Joins Conservation Technology Information Center as Executive Director

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