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Strip-Till Highlights: Sept. 26, 2023

September 26, 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 Crystal Green® by Ostara.

Innovative Technologies Enhance Strip-Till Fall Phosphorous Efficiency

By James Paterson posted on September 20, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management

The efficient application of phosphorus fertilizers in strip-till systems is crucial for achieving optimal crop yields. However, several challenges are associated with fall-applied phosphorus, such as fixation in soil, runoff and leaching, soil pH, and the misconception that banked phosphorus is always available.

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Achieving Seedbed Success with Strip-Till

September 15, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Steve Schuster didn’t set out to become a strip-tiller. Strip-till with a SoilWarrior system just happened to provide the solution. The Building Healthier Soil and Profits with Strip-Till series is brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems.

5 Big Things About Biologicals

By Noah Newman posted on September 14, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Biologicals are gaining recognition as a vital solution to the biggest problems facing farmers today. But with all the options on the market, how do you know which one to choose?

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Strip-Tillage, Cover Crops & Carbon: Market Solutions & Expert Perspectives from the Field [Webinar]

September 7, 2023 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

This live panel is a joint presentation of ETS/Soil Warrior and ForGround by Bayer, two leaders in regenerative agriculture and preserving soil health. Experts from ETS and ForGround will lead an in-depth discussion about the benefits of integrating cover crops with strip-tillage, and how both companies support farmers who do. Plus, a farmer with firsthand knowledge of the practices will be on hand to talk about his motivations, challenges and results.

New Strip-Till Equipment Generates Buzz at Farm Progress Show 2023

By Noah Newman posted on September 1, 2023 | Posted in Equipment

Attendees hoping to see the latest and greatest strip-till equipment did not go home disappointed. Here’s a look at some of the top strip-till innovations we came across this week.

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Strip-Tiller Sets New Soybean World Record with 206-Bushel Yield

By Noah Newman posted on August 30, 2023 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Smithville, Ga., strip-tiller Alex Harrell set a new world soybean yield record with an astonishing 206.7997 bushels per acre, topping Randy Dowdy's 2019 yield of 190.23 bushels per acre. Strip-till and cover crops are a crucial piece to his record-breaking formula.

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How Does Strip-Till Stack Up To Other Systems in a Drought?

By Noah Newman posted on August 24, 2023 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Water Management

"I wish there was something out there that could magically help us improve our water infiltration. Gosh, if we had that we'd have it made in the shade. We kind of do — it's called strip-till," says Mick Goedeken, agronomist with Orthman by Unverferth.

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Combat Dry Soil with Strip-Till: Water Infiltration and Savings [Webinar]

August 17, 2023 | Posted in Water Management

This webinar replay discusses the dry growing season that we are experiencing across the corn belt and how strip-till can help growers overcome some challenges during dry spells.

[Video] What No-Tillers Should Know About Strip-Till

August 10, 2023 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

No-Till Farmer's 2023 Conservation Ag Operator Fellow Loran Steinlage of West Union, Iowa, hosted a LIVE webinar broadcast from the main stage at the National Strip-Tillage Conference in Bloomington, Ill. Steinlage was joined by 2023 Strip-Till Innovators Ryan and Melissa Shaw, along with strip-till expert Kevin Kimberley.

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Independent on-farm researcher Marion Calmer checks in from Alpha, Ill., with a preview of his 2024 National Strip-Tillage Conference presentation, “Did Strip-Till Solve My Nutrient Stratification Problems?” Over the last 5 years, Calmer has been examining fertility levels vertically in his soil profile. This inch-by-inch examination uncovered a serious nutrient stratification problem on his farm that was costing him up to $135,000 annually. The No-Till Legend switched back to strip-till in 2023 for the first time since 1995 in an effort to solve his nutrient stratification problems.

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