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Views From the Office: #Plant24 Spring Strip-Till Highlights

By Noah Newman posted on April 24, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Equipment

We came across some beautiful "views from the office" from strip-tillers across the U.S. Here are some highlights as planting season heats up.

Most Strip-Tillers Prefer Making Strips in Fall According to Survey

By Noah Newman posted on April 4, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management

“Making strips in the fall allows me to apply fertilizer, break up compaction and prepare a great seed bed for the upcoming year,” says Carleton, Neb., strip-tiller Mike Schardt.

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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.

[Video] How to Prep Your Strip-Till Rig for Spring

March 18, 2024 | Posted in Equipment

Dave Sender, regional sales manager at Environmental Tillage Systems, shares some considerations when getting your strip-till machine ready for spring strip-till.

Spring Strip-Till & Continuous Corn Make Winning Combination

Residue management, equipment adjustments & timing key to strip-tiller’s success

By Noah Newman posted on February 6, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Albany, Wis., native Randy Bump first witnessed the promising potential of strip-till during a road trip to Iowa in the early 2000s.

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Transitioning from Fall to Spring Strip-Till

January 12, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Equipment, Nutrient Management

Seeking more flexibility and fertilizer efficiency, Bloomington, Ill., strip-tiller Jason Lay shares the benefits and challenges of moving from fall to spring strip-till.

STF Discussion: Do You Strip-Till in the Fall, Spring or Both?

October 13, 2022 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting

Check out some of the top answers from our Strip-Till Farmer question of the week!

9th Annual Strip-Till Operational Practices Benchmark Study

Strip-Tillers Out Yield US, No-Till Averages in 2021

Annual benchmark survey reports increase in yields, banding of nutrients and fall strip-till.

By Michaela Paukner posted on July 8, 2022 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Despite regional weather events, the average strip-tiller’s yields outperformed the U.S. average and their no-till counterparts in 2021, according to data from the 2022 Strip-Till Benchmark Survey.

From the Field: Widening the Window for Spring Strip-Till

Accommodating field conditions and increasing confidence in strip-till fuel a three-fold increase in custom strip-till acres this spring for Elk Point, S.D. farmer Joey Hanson.

By Sarah Hill posted on April 21, 2020

Strip-tilling fields in southern South Dakota is underway, as of last week, according to Joey Hanson, a custom strip-tiller from Elk Point, S.D. “We started on April 8, and ran for three days,” he says. “I’ve done 600 acres so far — three times the amount I was able to strip-till in the spring of 2019.”

Banding vs. Broadcast: Nutrient Placement Benefits, Techniques & Management

Veteran strip-tillers share proven payback and lessons learned with targeted, timed nutrient applications

| Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Veteran strip-tillers share proven payback and lessons learned with targeted, timed nutrient applications.

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Did Strip-Till Solve My Nutrient Stratification Problems?

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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