With recent wet patterns taking their toll on many North American farm fields, agronomist Mike Petersen will present and analyze recent compaction research comparing different tillage systems and offer preventative advice at the 2020 National Strip-Tillage Conference.

Pat McNaught and Mike Petersen discuss the updates and evolution of the prototype Orthman 1tRIPr row units at #Commodity20 and also share some perspective on the National Strip-Tillage Conference.

Olin, Iowa, strip-tiller Darin Stolte shares his experience utilizing Midwestern BioAg’s TerraNu fertilizer product, incorporating the application into his 4R approach to nutrient management. Stolte discusses the yield advantages, tissue test improvements and biological growth in his soil.

The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced the release of a free, first-of-its-kind curriculum, “A Guide to Conducting a Pollinator Conservation Field Day,” available for download. This new curriculum is designed to provide interactive learning experiences for grades K-8, engaging them in habitat-focused, pollinator-themed activities for the classroom and outdoors.

Agronomic consultant Bill Preller discusses the origins and evolution of his involvement in the R&D of the DMI strip-till bar and why he views strip-till as an ideal marriage of ag machinery and agronomic aspects of soil management.