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Strip-Tilling Cover Crops into Poorer Soils Results in Increased Yields

For more than 2 decades, Alabama strip-tiller Mitch Lazenby has utilized heavy cover cropping to keep soils cool, retain moisture and boost yields 10-20% on his 2,000-acre operation.
By Sarah Hill posted on October 14, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health
Saying that summers in Alabama are hot is an understatement. A better description is ‘sweltering’, ‘scorching’ and ‘blistering.’ So, finding a way to keep soils cool and retain moisture is critical to the success of any crop grown in the Heart of Dixie.
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[Podcast] Putting a Microscope on Biological Benefits in a Strip-Till System Part 2

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we continue our conversation with Streator, Ill., strip-tiller Larry Tombaugh sharing a detailed look at some of the ways he supplements his system with biological additives to improve soil health and yields.
October 2, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health
In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we continue our conversation with Streator, Ill., strip-tiller Larry Tombaugh sharing a detailed look at some of the ways he supplements his system with biological additives to improve soil health and yields.
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[Podcast] Putting a Microscope on Biological Benefits in a Strip-Till System Part 1

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we're joined by Streator, Ill., strip-tiller Larry Tombaugh who shares his strip-till origins and a detailed look at some of the ways he supplements his system with biological additives to improve soil health and yields.
September 17, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health
In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we're joined by Streator, Ill., strip-tiller Larry Tombaugh who shares his strip-till origins and a detailed look at some of the ways he supplements his system with biological additives to improve soil health and yields.
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[Podcast] Keeping an Eye Out for Fall Compaction: Tools & Tips

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we share excerpts from my conversations from Farm Progress on what strip-tillers should consider in terms of compaction when getting into the field for fall harvest.
September 6, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health
In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we share excerpts from my conversations from Farm Progress on what strip-tillers should consider in terms of compaction when getting into the field for fall harvest.
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[Video] The Upside of Developing Strip-Till Down Under

August 23, 2019 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management
While strip-till is an established practice in some parts of North America, individual objectives can vary by farm. Some seek improved fertilizer placement, while others have soil health improvement goals or yield consistency. But for Nathan Ensby and Trent Stainlay, both from New South Wales, Australia, a driving motivation for strip-till in their region is moisture retention and seedbed preparation.
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[Video] Why Do You Strip-Till?

August 23, 2019 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Soil Health
Understanding the "why" of a strip-till system, is as important as the "how." Ben Pederson shares some of the strategic steps he's taking to embrace regenerative ag practices which intersect with a deep-rooted passion for progressive farming methods and the need to capitalize on emerging opportunities including organic.
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