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Strip-Till Highlights: April 2, 2024

April 2, 2024

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.

[Podcast] Biological Farming, Carbon Cycle, Modified Strip-Till Systems & More

For this Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Terrasym, we’re revisiting Strip-Till Farmer’s top 5 most played episodes of 2021 to share highlights from conversations that resonated most with other strip-tillers. Some are even among the most listened to episodes ever since we started this podcast in 2016, including our #1 episode of the year, “Biological Farming with Gary Zimmer.”

January 7, 2022 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Equipment, Soil Health, Water Management

For this Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Terrasym, we’re revisiting Strip-Till Farmer’s top 5 most played episodes of 2021 to share highlights from conversations that resonated most with other strip-tillers. Some are even among the most listened to episodes ever since we started this podcast in 2016, including our #1 episode of the year, “Biological Farming with Gary Zimmer.”

From Field to Yield: Accepting the Challenge of Change to Strip-Till

Like many long-time no-tillers, David Hula was hesitant to try strip-till. But at the 2021 National No-Tillage Conference, the high-yield winner shares his secrets to why he changed his mind and how it helped him achieve a record-breaking harvest.

March 9, 2021

Shattering yield barriers is part of David Hula’s DNA. The Charles City, Va., farmer is known for his record-breaking corn yields, but the results are not based on repetition.

5th Annual Strip-Till Operational Practices Benchmark Study

Corn Yields, Average Strip-Tilled Acres Continue to Climb

Farmers strip-tilled 70% of total acreage, while corn yields eclipsed 200-bushels per-acre, soybeans stayed consistent.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on July 25, 2018 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

While strip-till tends to be practiced in pockets of North America, there is a sense that interest and adoption is on the rise. Talking with strip-till researchers and academics during the last year, the consensus is that strip-till is on the upswing.

How Does Timing of Stress Affect Corn Yield?

June 28, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Corn ear development occurs throughout the growing season and extreme temperature or moisture stress at different growth stages will decrease different aspects of grain yield.

Skip Sugar Applications and Focus on Fertility

February 27, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Research has consistently shown sugar applications do not provide a yield increase in corn or soybeans, Ohio State University Extension says.

Did We Miss The Boat On Corn Population In 2014?

By Emerson Nafziger posted on August 16, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: University of Illinois Extension

One of the speakers at the recent UI Agronomy Day at Urbana was quoted as saying that corn producers had not planted enough plants this year to take advantage of the good growing conditions.

Strip-Till, Fertility Tweaks Boost Soils, Increase Corn Yields

Moving to deep placement of nutrients and incorporating organic fertilizers helped Nebraska strip-tiller Ron Kadavy improve corn yields by 20 bushels an acre.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 23, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Farming in Weston, Neb., in the eastern part of the state, Ron Kadavy is accustomed to dealing with high winds, low humidity and inconsistent rainfall on his 2,000-acre corn and soybean operation.

Nitrogen Fertilizer

Weighing The Value Of Fall Vs. Spring Applications

November 12, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Nebraska—Lincoln

As corn harvest is concluding, many farmers are turning their thoughts to preparing for next year's crop. One thought is on how to best apply nitrogen (N) fertilizers to maximize N use efficiency and corn yields. Nitrogen fertilizers can be applied at many times throughout the year including: fall, spring, preplant, at planting, sidedress, or through fertigation.

Where Was The Epicenter Of The 2012 Drought?

September 25, 2012 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Stu Ellis, FarmGate Blog

Whether you lose the heart of your watermelon or the heart of your line-up on your ball team, your overall production will suffer, and that is what has happened to U.S. corn production as all of the major corn growing states suffered a reduction from their expected trend yield.

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Strip-Till Highlights: April 2, 2024

[Podcast] Biological Farming, Carbon Cycle, Modified Strip-Till Systems & More

From Field to Yield: Accepting the Challenge of Change to Strip-Till

Corn Yields, Average Strip-Tilled Acres Continue to Climb

How Does Timing of Stress Affect Corn Yield?

Skip Sugar Applications and Focus on Fertility

Did We Miss The Boat On Corn Population In 2014?

Strip-Till, Fertility Tweaks Boost Soils, Increase Corn Yields

Weighing The Value Of Fall Vs. Spring Applications

Where Was The Epicenter Of The 2012 Drought?

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