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[Podcast] Assembling & Analyzing the Essentials of a Strip-Till System Part 1

In today’s Strip-Till Farmer podcast brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we dive into the results of the 5th Annual Strip-Till Operational Practices Benchmark study, evaluating 2017 cropping practices, reinforce the value of those idea-sharing opportunities, as corn yields, per-farm strip-till acre averages and precision farming technology adoption continued to grow.
August 2, 2018 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101
In today’s Strip-Till Farmer podcast brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we dive into the results of the 5th Annual Strip-Till Operational Practices Benchmark Study evaluating 2017 cropping practices.
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Soil Phosphorus Availability and Lime: More Than Just pH?

August 1, 2018 | Posted in Soil Health
If soils are too acidic, phosphorus reacts with iron and aluminum, making it unavailable to plants. But if soils are too alkaline, phosphorus reacts with calcium and also becomes inaccessible. However, liming can influence other ways by which phosphorus might become available to plants.
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House of Representatives Pass Precision Farming Bill

July 25, 2018
The task force must comprise farmers and ranchers, internet service providers, broadband mapping experts, and representatives from the satellite industry, electric cooperatives, precision agriculture equipment manufacturers, and local and state government representatives, according to the legislation.
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What Have We Learned about How Tillage Systems & Cover Crops Affect Soil Health?

Soil science professor Harold van Es will investigate the 16 soil health indicators to help identify soil health deficiencies and how conservation tillage practices can be a long-term remedy at the 2018 National Strip-Tillage Conference.
July 25, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture
Soil science professor Harold van Es will investigate the 16 soil health indicators to help identify soil health deficiencies and how conservation tillage practices can be a long-term remedy at the 2018 National Strip-Tillage Conference.
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Leveraging a Mix-and-Match Method to Unlock Cover Cropping Rewards

Strip-tiller Woody Van Arkel will examine 20 years of experimental and established cover cropping techniques he’s practiced on his Ontario farm at the 2018 National Strip-Tillage Conference.
July 23, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture
Strip-tiller Woody Van Arkel will examine 20 years of experimental and established cover cropping techniques he’s practiced on his Ontario farm at the 2018 National Strip-Tillage Conference.
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Keep Your Soil & Nutrients Where they Belong: In Your Field

University of Minnesota Extension researcher Jodi DeJong-Hughes to discuss ongoing analysis of soil erosion and nutrient runoff reduction techniques at the 2018 National Strip-Tillage Conference.
July 21, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture
University of Minnesota Extension researcher Jodi DeJong-Hughes to discuss ongoing analysis of soil erosion and nutrient runoff reduction techniques at the 2018 National Strip-Tillage Conference.
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[Podcast] A Strip-Tiller’s Checklist for Understanding the Health of Your Soil

In today’s Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, USDA research soil scientist Dr. Kristen Veum shares ongoing research and initiatives to include ways to enhance soil microbiology and a forecast on future opportunities.
July 19, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health
In today’s Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, USDA research soil scientist Dr. Kristen Veum shares ongoing research and initiatives to include ways to enhance soil microbiology and a forecast on future opportunities.
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Did Strip-Till Solve My Nutrient Stratification Problems?

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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