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2019 National Cover Crop Summit Speaker

Examining Cover Crop Benefits in Continuous Wheat and Cotton Rotations in a Semi-Arid Environment

Texas A&M environmental soil scientist Paul DeLaune to discuss the benefits of cover crops in continuous wheat and cotton rotations in a semi-arid environments at the 2019 National Cover Crop Summit.
February 13, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops
Texas A&M environmental soil scientist Paul DeLaune to discuss the benefits of cover crops in continuous wheat and cotton rotations in a semi-arid environment at the 2019 National Cover Crop Summit.
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What Caught Your Eye in 2018?

From cutting nutrient application costs to exploring the value of 60-inch strip-tilled corn, Strip-Till Farmer’s “most viewed” content during the last year highlighted the top trends and newsworthy moments.
February 1, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health
The last year saw strip-tillers looking to improve efficiency in several areas, from intense nitrogen management practices to exploring alternative and experimental planting or fertilizing options.
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Small Steps into Strip-Till Lead to Big Soil Health, Nutrient Management Gains

Parking the plow wasn’t easy for Frank Family Farms, but a transition to strip-till proved profitable, with a dramatic reduction in fuel costs and fertilizing flexibility.
By Jack Zemlicka posted on December 17, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops
Some strip-tillers look for an ‘a-ha’ moment during their initial transition to the practice as they search for visual results that they’ve made a wise decision.
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Getting Out of the Rut with Cover Crop Interseeding, Weed Suppression

Strip-tiller and no-tiller Tom Cotter is boosting the value of his soils in the heart of the Corn Belt by putting the iron away and keeping his fields covered and active year round.
December 10, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Soil Health
It’s easy to get stuck in a rut with farming, but that’s a major reason Tom Cotter did the opposite of that and turned to no-tilling, strip-tilling and interseeding cover crops to rejuvenate his farm.
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Cover Crop Conversation: Strip-Tillers Share Methods & Modifications

Seeding strategies and selecting varieties were among the topics of conversation during an exclusive roundtable dinner ahead of the 5th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference.
By Jack Zemlicka posted on October 30, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops, Starting Out In Strip-Till
Strip-tillers tend to be naturally inquisitive. So having the opportunity to assemble a diverse group for a candid dinner conversation provided plenty of productive back-and-forth on a range of topics.
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[Podcast] Pushing Populations & Production with Twin-Row Strip-Till

In this <em>Strip-Till Farmer</em> Podcast bought to you by Topcon Agriculture, Snover, Mich., farmer Ryan Shaw shares the systematic setup and implementation of his twin-row strip-till system, along with the vital role cover crops play in his cropping rotation.
October 8, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management
In this Strip-Till Farmer Podcast, bought to you by Topcon Agriculture, Snover, Mich., farmer Ryan Shaw shares the systematic setup and implementation of his twin-row strip-till system, along with the vital role cover crops play in his cropping rotation.
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2019 National Strip-Tillage Conference

Date: 08/01/19
Location: Peoria, IL
The 6th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference offers 7 general session speakers, 12 Strip-Till Classrooms and 20 invaluable Strip-Till Roundtables. Just as important is the chance to profit from unlimited hallway networking with the most innovative, forward-thinking minds in strip-till during this early-August event in Peoria!
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