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Adjusting Equipment, Adding Crops Improves No-Till, Strip-Till Operation

Jordan and Katie Hancock have added variable-rate technology, cover crops, canola and strip-till to their no-till farm in southern Kentucky to control erosion, save inputs and increase profits.

By Laura Barrera posted on September 19, 2022 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Precision Agriculture

No-till and strip-till are natural solutions to stopping erosion and pumping up profits, but the Hancock family is looking to do better.

Strip-Tilling Shows Profits in Southwest Wisconsin Study

September 16, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health

Data was collected and analyzed from 15 farmers for the 2019-2021 crop years to demonstrate the impact of conservation on soil and water quality.

North Central SARE Announces Deadlines for 4 Grant Programs

September 16, 2022

These grant programs are for farmers, ranchers, scientists, educators, institutions, organizations, and others exploring sustainable agriculture in 12 states.

Consider Cover Crops Even in Dry Conditions

September 15, 2022

Source: NRCS

Crop response differs depending on the soil and weather conditions, so it is important to choose a mix that works for your operation and crop rotation.

Reader Commentary: Strip-Tilling During a Wet Fall

September 14, 2022 | Posted in Equipment, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

A reader from the northern Corn Belt asks, "what will I need to be prepared to do, or do differently, to get my strips in should we get a very wet fall?"

[Video] AGuru Machinery Launches New Strip-Till Equipment

September 13, 2022 | Posted in Equipment

We catch up with Bill Preller, AGuru Machinery founder, president and strip-till specialist, who unveils the company's new Row Crop 500 Toolbar Chassis. Preller provides a detailed walkthrough of the mid-mount toolbar and their new row unit offerings.

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SoilWarrior Strip-Till Machine Offers Versatility, Efficiency, Maneuverability

September 12, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management

For one Colorado dairy farmer, time and efficiency were the ultimate deciding factors when adding an Environmental Tillage Systems SoilWarrior strip-till machine to his operation. The Building Healthier Soil and Profits with Strip-Till series is brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems.

Hoorman: Analyzing Hula's High-Yielding Management Practices

September 12, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting

Source: Putnam County Sentinel

Charles City, Virginia's David Hula holds the all-time world corn yield record of 616 bushels, which was set in 2019. Soil health specialist James Hoorman breaks down Hula's management practices and keys to success.

Weed Management Tactics to Try at Harvest Time

September 9, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

Planting delays gave an incredible advantage for weeds in some fields in 2022, enabling weeds to germinate and emerge at the same time as crops in 2022. It is important that farmers do what they can to limit weed seed production and movement to help prevent weed infestations in the future.

North Central Region SARE Taking Proposals for Farmer Grants

September 2, 2022

Proposals should show how farmers and ranchers plan to use their own innovative ideas to explore sustainable agriculture options and how they will share project results. The deadline for proposals is 4 p.m. Dec. 1.

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Cover Crops, Strip-Till Spark Desert Soil Revival

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, we pay a visit to Strip-Till Innovator Robert Boyle’s farm in Coolidge, Ariz., for an up-close look at how he’s transforming his soils with cover crops and diverse rotations.

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Adjusting Equipment, Adding Crops Improves No-Till, Strip-Till Operation

Strip-Tilling Shows Profits in Southwest Wisconsin Study

North Central SARE Announces Deadlines for 4 Grant Programs

Consider Cover Crops Even in Dry Conditions

Reader Commentary: Strip-Tilling During a Wet Fall

[Video] AGuru Machinery Launches New Strip-Till Equipment

SoilWarrior Strip-Till Machine Offers Versatility, Efficiency, Maneuverability

Hoorman: Analyzing Hula's High-Yielding Management Practices

Weed Management Tactics to Try at Harvest Time

North Central Region SARE Taking Proposals for Farmer Grants

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