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Resourceful Management Reaps Strip-Till Benefits

Relying on equipment sharing and an agronomic eye, in 4 years of strip-tilling Justin Krell has cut fertilizer use by 30% and achieved 230-bushel corn.

By Dan Crummett posted on September 7, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Justin Krell says he started strip-tilling in 2017 mainly to make better use of his time and money — both important factors considering he’s trying to expand his farm while also working full-time as an agronomist for a seed corn company.

Strip-Tilling Toward New Corn Yield Thresholds

For Virginia farmer David Hula, busting bins is about calculated risk-taking and a strategic move to strip-tilled corn in 2018, as he continues to expand his yield horizon.

By Julia Gerlach posted on August 10, 2023 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Equipment, Soil Health

For Virginia farmer David Hula, busting bins is about calculated risk-taking and a strategic move to strip-tilled corn, as he continues to expand his yield horizon.

Reducing Costs & Increasing ROI with Custom Strip-Till

Strip-tiller Mike Pribyl and agronomist Brent Petersen fuel transition to strip-till and conservation tillage in Northeast Wisconsin.

By Michaela Paukner posted on July 25, 2023 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Farming practices in northeast Wisconsin have changed for the better in the past 7 years, thanks largely to the conservation efforts of Mike Pribyl and Brent Petersen.

3 Tips for Testing Biologicals on Your Farm

Biofertilizer trials conducted by the Iowa Soybean Association have produced inconsistent results, meaning using biologicals successfully will likely require more time and management by the strip-tiller.

By Michaela Paukner posted on July 21, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Biologicals are like the Wild West of agriculture — products with big potential but little regulation. As a result, it can be difficult to determine what’s a worthy investment.

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‘Be the Plant’ for Better Strip-Till Yields

By Dorian Gatchell posted on July 21, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Crop consultant Dorian Gatchell writes: "I grew up on a typical corn/soybean operation in Granite Falls, Minn. I think the biggest mistake made when adopting strip-till is not looking at the operation as a whole."

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Manage Weight on Single Disc Air Seeders for Consistent Depth

July 13, 2023 | Posted in Equipment, Seeding & Planting

One of the most critical aspects of weight management is ensuring that we're carrying enough weight on the gauge wheels at all times to maintain a consistent seed depth. The Seeder Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

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Don't Overlook Main Opener Pivot: Crucial for John Deere Air Seeder Performance

June 20, 2023 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture, Seeding & Planting

When it comes to your no-till seeder’s performance, there's a crucial component that you shouldn't overlook: the main opener pivot. The Seeder Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

Strip-Till Viable on Both Ends of Cross-Country Farm Move

Texas corn producers move their farm 1,300 miles east and pick up where they left off when their High Plains strip-till operation was displaced by a growing dairy. The sand’s the same in South Carolina.

By Dan Crummett posted on June 20, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

It’s rare when a farm gets bought out that the owner moves half way across the country just to start again. That’s what brothers Brandon and Colt Woody did, after some serious, careful planning.

Precision Planting

The Key to Perfect Furrow Creation on John Deere Single Disc Air Seeders

June 6, 2023 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

When it comes to achieving the perfect seed slot and furrow creation, the opening disc plays a crucial role. But there are several aspects to consider when examining this essential part. The Seeder Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

Ironing Out Nutrient Management, Equipment Challenges in Strip-Till

Scott Hoober shares lessons learned from 15 years of strip-tilling.

By Noah Newman posted on May 29, 2023 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting

Scott Hoober says proper nutrient uptake is key to closing the corn yield gap. And the key to uptake, he says, is getting the nutrients into the root zone. Using an application rate of 100 pounds of N and 40 pounds of P2O5 as an example, Hoober says nutrient concentrations in the root zone vary dramatically based on application method.

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Resourceful Management Reaps Strip-Till Benefits

Strip-Tilling Toward New Corn Yield Thresholds

Reducing Costs & Increasing ROI with Custom Strip-Till

3 Tips for Testing Biologicals on Your Farm

‘Be the Plant’ for Better Strip-Till Yields

Manage Weight on Single Disc Air Seeders for Consistent Depth

Don't Overlook Main Opener Pivot: Crucial for John Deere Air Seeder Performance

Strip-Till Viable on Both Ends of Cross-Country Farm Move

The Key to Perfect Furrow Creation on John Deere Single Disc Air Seeders

Ironing Out Nutrient Management, Equipment Challenges in Strip-Till

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