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Hybrids, Weather Matter In Strip-Till Corn Study

July 2, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Monsanto Co.

Corn no-tilled into soybean stubble beat strip-tilled corn-on-corn by an average of 42 bushels per acre under irrigation and dryland conditions in a 2011 study Monsanto conducted at its Learning Center in Gothenburg, Neb.

Strip-Till Offers Economic, Environmental Benefits

June 25, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Jennifer Stewart, Purdue University

Strip-till and other conservation practices not only preserve soil and water, but also can save growers money, says Tony Vyn, Purdue University Extension agronomist.

Quantifying The Value Of Soil Preservation

June 21, 2012 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Mike Duffy, Iowa State University ag economist, Iowa Learning Farm

Levels of soil erosion have decreased in the U.S. and in Iowa, but soil erosion remains a serious problem, especially for some soils.

Strip-Tilling On Contours Reduces Erosion, Pesticide Losses

June 21, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: American Society of Agronomy

In recent years, some no-tillers have criticized strip-till, pointing to instances of severe soil erosion in fields that were strip-tilled up and down hills. But more than 25 years ago, a study by three agricultural engineers at the University of Illinois showed that strip-tilling on the contour effectively minimized soil erosion and limited losses of herbicides and insecticides.

Starter Fertilizer Can Boost Strip-Tilled Corn

June 21, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Mike Petersen, Orthman Lead Agronomist, Orthman Manufacturing

From the standpoint of economics it befuddles me why growers would not desire to give their corn crop the best opportunity to come out of the ground like a roaring lion.

Strip-Till Soybeans Beat No-Tilled In Illinois Study

May 30, 2012 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: University of Illinois

Crop yield can be improved by ensuring adequate nutrient availability. But how should you place the fertilizer and what cropping system gives the best yields?

In Search Of A Strip-Till Rig

May 30, 2012 | Posted in Equipment

"Jeff,"? a 9-year strip-tiller from northwest Kansas, discusses his search for a strip-till unit and he'd like your suggestions. He's been using a DMI 5310 12-row machine but is look at trading it. Mostly DMI and Orthman machines are used in his region.

Determining Total Fertility In Strip-Tilled Fields

May 30, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Illinois

Banding fertilizer may cause non-uniform distribution in the soil and strip-tillers may need to take this into account when soil sampling, says University of Illinois crop-science educator Fabian Fernandez.

Research Mixed On Timing Of Strip-Till Fertilizer Application

May 30, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: International Plant Nutrition Institute

Corn producers can often increase profit by minimizing or eliminating tillage, but in some situations this can reduce corn yields, say researchers at Kansas State University, the University of Guelph and the International Plant Nutrition Institute.

Strip-Tilled Silage Corn Yields More Than No-Till, Zone-Till

May 30, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: The University of Vermont

Strip-tilled corn yielded more than 3 tons per acre than no-tilled and zone-tilled in a 2011 research study by the University of Vermont.

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Hybrids, Weather Matter In Strip-Till Corn Study

Strip-Till Offers Economic, Environmental Benefits

Quantifying The Value Of Soil Preservation

Strip-Tilling On Contours Reduces Erosion, Pesticide Losses

Starter Fertilizer Can Boost Strip-Tilled Corn

Strip-Till Soybeans Beat No-Tilled In Illinois Study

In Search Of A Strip-Till Rig

Determining Total Fertility In Strip-Tilled Fields

Research Mixed On Timing Of Strip-Till Fertilizer Application

Strip-Tilled Silage Corn Yields More Than No-Till, Zone-Till

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