Here's a UAV video shot out on strip-tiller Kurt Wessels' farm in Kesley, Iowa, as he was wrapping up corn planting last week. The footage was provided by Jared Schrage.

Farmers in Iowa continue to expand usage of no-till or strip-till to limit runoff, improve water quality and reduce production costs. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey shared a list of recommendations and resources that are valuable for experienced no-/strip-tillers and those new to the practice.

Check the planter under the conditions it'll be planting in by taking it to the field without any seed and making adjustments to improve its performance.

To be eligible to receive many USDA benefits, including loans and federal crop insurance premium subsidies, growers must comply with requirements for highly erodible lands and wetlands.

For nearly 30 years, Persia, Iowa, strip-tiller Bill Darrington has evolved his farming operation from no-till and strip-till to a hybrid of the two farming practices.

Using tires that can operate at lower pressures is one of the most effective ways to minimize soil compaction, along with reducing total axle load and minimizing trips across the field.

The scholarship is intended to further the education of students who demonstrate the ability to clearly articulate the importance of responsible nutrient management.

The application of liquid fertilizer with the planter presents additional costs which may or may not be warranted depending on the year and where a field is located. The results of several field trials have recently been summarized in a new publication “Banding Fertilizer on the Corn Seed”.