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Pass or Fail? Putting Your Strip-Tilled Soils to the Test

Ray Ward, president and founder of Ward Laboratories, to share expert insight on maximizing the value of every nutrient application with data-driven decision-making at the 4th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference Aug. 3-4 in Omaha, Neb.
Most strip-tillers understand the importance of soil testing, as they typically serve as the baseline for fertilizer purchases and application. But if someone were to hand you a soil test report, would you be able to read the information and understand what it means?
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Southern Rust Pushing into Southern Corn Belt

More yield damaging than common rust, growers advised to scout their fields in the event they need to treat for disease.
Extension services in Nebraska, Kansas and Kentucky are reporting that southern rust is making a substantial push in their states, while farmers in Iowa, Illinois and Indiana are cautioned to scout due to recent confirmed sightings in their states.
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When to Consider Foliar Fungicide Applications on Corn

Under certain conditions, applying a fungicide to corn may provide an economic return. A look at few key criteria will help in determining whether to apply fungicides or wait things out.
Under certain conditions, applying a fungicide to corn may provide an economic return. A look at few key criteria will help in determining whether to apply fungicides or wait things out.
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[Podcast] Drought-Proofing Soils with Strip-Till

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by NovAtel, we sat down with Minnesota farmer Tom Muller and discuss his early equipment innovations, primary paybacks with his strip-till system and the value of letting worms do the work to improve soil health.
In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by NovAtel, we sat down with Minnesota farmer Tom Muller and discuss his early equipment innovations, primary paybacks with his strip-till system and the value of letting worms do the work to improve soil health.
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2017 National Strip-Tillage Conference Speaker

Starting Out in Strip-Till: Lessons Learned to Improve Your System

Veteran South Dakota farmer and custom strip-tiller Joey Hanson to share key considerations and mistakes to avoid to develop a successful system at the 4th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference Aug. 3-4 in Omaha, Neb.
Veteran South Dakota farmer and custom strip-tiller Joey Hanson to share key considerations and mistakes to avoid to develop a successful system at the 4th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference Aug. 3-4 in Omaha, Neb.
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Analyzing the Architecture of a Strip-Till System: A Comparative Breakdown of Practices, Products & Progress [Webinar]

In this free webinar event sponsored by Ingersoll, Jack Zemlicka, managing editor of Strip-Till Farmer, shares and evaluates the results of the 2017 benchmark study, based on the responses of nearly 450 farmers from 20 states and Canada. [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]
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