I don't recall when we wrote our first No-Till Farmer article on strip-tilling, but it was soon after Cliff Roberts first used this no-till spin-off on his Kentland, Ind., farm in 1987.
While growers were moving toward no-tilled soybeans in a big way during the 1990s, no-tilled corn acres remained somewhat flat. Many farmers feared problems when they tried to no-till corn into cold, wet ground covered with residue. As a result, strip-till soon emerged as a compromise.
“For the most part, you’ll be fine,” says Lake Wilson, Minn., strip-tiller Bryan Biegler. “The biggest issue will be how you work the odd rows on your headlands or point row."
Guidelines will facilitate the recognition of climate-smart agriculture within clean transportation fuel programs, creating new market opportunities for biofuel feedstock producers while enhancing climate benefits.
On Jan. 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the publication of an interim rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks.
In the early 1990s, the brothers began no-tilling their corn, soybeans and hard red spring wheat. Recently, the Littles have done some strip-tilling of corn.
“Many growers understand that systems approach and the impact of changing one element of the system and having a cascade effect on others,” Jake Munroe says. “For those thinking about going to strip-till, a systems approach means thinking it through and planning before the changes are made.”
"We're interested in keeping things as clean as possible on the farm," said Jared Coulter, who handles much of the day-to-day farm operations. "I feel like we're supposed to be stewards of God's creation, and part of that is keeping the environment clean."
The series “World of Weeds” features a different weed species that typically has agronomic implications for farmers and ranchers. Each article contains information on the species’ ecology, identification features, and management options.
On July 12, researchers applied supplemental N treatments to two corn fields. The treatments included three supplemental N rates (0, 40 and 80 pounds per acre) and two N sources/methods of application (urea, 46-0-0, with NBPT applied as a surface broadcast, and UAN, 32-0-0, applied at the base of the corn row).
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Gary Zimmer, internationally known as the “Father of Biological Agriculture, is on the program this year for the first time as a presenter. Last year, he was an attendee. Gary shares his biggest eye-openers from the conference, including how it captures the fun side of farming.
Environmental Tillage Systems is a leading manufacturer of strip-till and nutrient-management equipment which enhances soil productivity and farm profitability.
Kuhn Krause's focus, above all, is to continue to produce quality products to serve producers better; to strive to respond to their needs with new tools and new technology to meet their growing challenges. Agronomic practices are constantly changing, and at a faster pace now than ever.
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