Argyle, Iowa, grower Brian Klemme began twin-row strip-tilling corn in the spring of 2009 because he wanted to increase plant populations and spacing within rows and, hopefully, increase yields.
7 years of strip-till is rewarding Ames, Iowa, farmer Dennis Smith with double-digit yield increases in corn, higher soil-organic matter levels, cooler summer soils and more timely spring planting.
Although there have been some headaches and learning experiences along the way, Josh and Philip Backstrom are happy with the investment they've made in strip-tilling.
A 3-year onfarm study in Minnesota shows that strip-tilling corn and soybeans saves $14 per acre vs. disk-ripping and chisel plowing, says Jodi DeJong-Hughes, a University of Minnesota Extension crops educator.
Trying strip-till on a small scale, using auto-steer when strip-tilling and taking advantage of cost-sharing programs are some of the ways prospective and current strip-tillers can improve their bottom line, says Dave Nelson, a Ft. Dodge, Iowa, strip-tiller.
Mike Olson, sales manager for Ag Leader Technology, explains how the wet spring closed the planting window and forced many farmers to plant into wetter soils. On-the-go downforce pressure changes help those farmers vary their pressure based on the soil.
Gary Haak,Thurston Mfg. sales representative for North Dakota, South Dakota and western Minnesota, explains the benefits of strip-tilling at the Oct. 24, 2012, field day north of Ruthville, N.D.
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