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P & K Study: Strip-Till Banding Nets Bigger ROI & Higher Yields Than No-Till Broadcasting

Beck's Practical Farm Research (PFR) nutrient management study also reveals slight edge for spring strip-till over fall strip-till

By Noah Newman posted on November 15, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management

The 3-year study compared conventional till broadcast, no-till broadcast and strip-till banded systems, and different application rates of MAP and potash with each system.

Conquering Stubborn Soils and Residue with a Switch to Strip-Till

Seeding and fertilizing experimentation enables Nebraska farmers to better manage residue, convert poor fields into pivotal performers.

By James DeGraff posted on July 28, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Crop Protection

Conventional wisdom is overrated for Nickerson, Neb., farmers Kirk Brand and Brent Willnerd, especially when it comes to getting the most out of their 2,600-acre corn and soybean operation.

Projected 2016 Fertilizer Costs

December 18, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: farmdoc daily

Current projections put fertilizer costs in 2016 about $10 per acre lower than in 2015, according to farmdoc daily. If fertilizer prices continue to decrease, the cost decrease could be larger.

Harvesting High-Yield Corn with Strip-Till

Moving from ridge-till to strip-till helps Steve Frahm get the most from his soil and push corn yields to near 250 bushels per acre.

By Ian Gronau posted on May 27, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

As Steve Frahm began adding acreage to his irrigated Ashland, Neb., farm more than a decade ago, one mounting challenge was finding the time and labor to continue ridge-tilling.

Fertilizing Experiments Yield Strip-Till Savings and Profit

Michigan strip-tiller Ryan Groholske’s move to spring strip-till has helped cut potassium application rates and improved soybean yields.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 12, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Farming 1,800 acres in south central Michigan, Ryan Groholske is accustomed to navigating rocky — though fertile — ground. Through long-term no-till practices, he’s been able to elevate organic matter content on some sandier soils to as much as 5%, while also creating a thriving habitat for earthworms.

Fighting Compaction with Strip-Till and a Controlled Traffic System

A move to strip-till by Ray and Dave Delhotal, has helped them better time fertilizer applications and improve soil health on their central Illinois operation

By Ian Gronau posted on January 27, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

Over the five generations the Delhotal family has farmed in West Brooklyn, Ill., it's been important for them to produce high quality crops while caring for the land in an environmentally sustainable way.

From The Desk Of Jack Zemlicka

Use Caution When Building Strip-Till Phosphorus Levels

By Jack Zemlicka posted on June 20, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Strip-tillers tend to be particularly conscious of when, where and how much fertilizer they apply to promote long-term yield consistency. Some prefer to broadcast potash, while others see the benefits of deep-placement of phosphorus and potassium beneath the strip.

Nitrification Inhibitors May Reduce Manure Nitrogen Loss In Unfavorable Weather

March 24, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Jerry May, Michigan State University Extension

Manure is a valuable asset to livestock farmers who grow crops. It provides nutrients - nitrogen, phosphorus and potash - and helps maintain or increase soil health.

Fall Fertilization For The 2014 Crop

November 12, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: The Bulletin, University of Illinois Extension — Integrated Pest Management

Corn and soybean harvest continues to move along in Illinois, and as the 2013 crops come off, thoughts turn to fall fertilization. In this article we'll discuss nutrients other than nitrogen. This will be followed soon by an article on nitrogen.

[Video] Banding P and K with Fall Strip Tillage

April 19, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

Paul and Mike Schweitzer, who farm near Malta, Illinois, band phosphorous and potash with their strip tillage unit using precision farming equipment. They band-apply variable-rate phosphorous and potassium with their fall strip-till pass with an 8-row Orthman 1tRIPr strip-till rig.

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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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