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Strip-Tillers Plan for Supply Shortages, Flexible Management in 2023

3 Midwest strip-tillers share their top tips to combat product shortages and make cover crops work in their operations.

By Katie Pratt posted on October 28, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Soil Health

Looking ahead to 2023, three Midwest strip-tillers share solutions they’re using to work though issues facing the industry and the environment.

Soil Temperature, Weather Key to Strip-Tiller Fall N Application

October 27, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

While soybean harvest seems to be winding down, it's important to monitor the soil temperature and weather forecast before applying nitrogen-containing fertilizers this fall. Nitrogen prices remain incredibly high, making it especially critical that we retain all the nitrogen we can for the crop this coming year.

How Drought Affects Soil Test K, pH Levels

By Jim Camberato posted on October 19, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Purdue University Department of Agronomy

As more than 55% of the lower 48 U.S. states are in drought conditions, experts at Purdue University remind strip-tillers that soil test potassium and pH are affected by low moisture.

[Podcast] SIMPAS Technology Takes Prescription Application to New Level

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by the Pluribus Lite from Dawn Equipment, you’ll hear Jim Lappin, AMVAC director of SIMPAS product portfolio & Alliances, and Caleb Schultz, AMVC retail channel precision ag services lead, break down the basics of SIMPAS technology and why strip-tillers are excited about it.

By Noah Newman posted on October 18, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by the Pluribus Lite from Dawn Equipment, you’ll hear Jim Lappin, AMVAC director of SIMPAS product portfolio & alliances, and Caleb Schultz, AMVC retail channel precision ag services lead, break down the basics of SIMPAS technology and why strip-tillers are excited about it.

A Year Without a P Application Might be a Good Idea

October 6, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: University of Minnesota

We know that P is a critical element required for crop growth and development, and if deficient, the lack of P can significantly reduce crop yield. While application of P fertilizer is common, it is not always required to achieve maximum yield.

[Podcast] Managing Effects of Drought Stress in the Fall

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by the Pluribus Lite from Dawn Equipment, we speak with Dan Berning, Pioneer agronomy manager, and Scott Walker, Pioneer marketing manager. Berning and Walker explain how to manage drought conditions and share tips on what to do in the fall to set yourself up for success in the spring.

By Noah Newman posted on October 5, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by the Pluribus Lite from Dawn Equipment, we speak with Dan Berning, Pioneer agronomy manager, and Scott Walker, Pioneer marketing manager. Berning and Walker explain how to manage drought conditions and share tips on what to do in the fall to set yourself up for success in the spring.

Digital Demonstration

Regenerative Soil Primer Digital Demonstration

October 5, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

During the demo you learn about how the Regenerative Soil Primer uses both native and inoculated microbes to speed up mineralization, and improve soil structure.

[Video] A Sneak Peek at the new Hydraulic Row Cleaner Control System from Martin Industries

September 27, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Soil Health

Martin Industries President Steve Martin has provided a sneak peat at their new hydraulic row cleaner control system. Entering its beta stage of development next spring, this row cleaner control system is shown capable of independent movement for each row thanks to its hydraulic cylinder from Parker Hydraulics.

How to get No-Tillers on Board for Carbon Contracts

By Todd Janzen posted on September 26, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

A group of companies called the Agricultural Climate Market Collaborative believes that lack of “transparency” is one of major road blocks to acceptance. To address transparency, the Collaborative developed eleven principles to guide carbon ecosystem marketers when forming these new contracts with growers.

Strip-Till & Cover Crops Offer ‘Best of Both Worlds’

The Isley family has improved water retention and soil structure and stability by integrating annual ryegrass and rapeseed covers into their strip-till operation.

September 21, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

In 2012, the Isley family took a firm dislike to using the word “dirt.” They had gone through a substantial drought and were working ground, watching it turn to powder.

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Strip-Tillers Plan for Supply Shortages, Flexible Management in 2023

Soil Temperature, Weather Key to Strip-Tiller Fall N Application

How Drought Affects Soil Test K, pH Levels

[Podcast] SIMPAS Technology Takes Prescription Application to New Level

A Year Without a P Application Might be a Good Idea

[Podcast] Managing Effects of Drought Stress in the Fall

Regenerative Soil Primer Digital Demonstration

[Video] A Sneak Peek at the new Hydraulic Row Cleaner Control System from Martin Industries

How to get No-Tillers on Board for Carbon Contracts

Strip-Till & Cover Crops Offer ‘Best of Both Worlds’

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