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6 Strip-Till Tips, Observations & Insights for Spring

By Noah Newman posted on February 22, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Here are some tips, observations and insights from strip-till veterans and industry leaders to think about before hopping in the planter this spring.

Huma Acquires Gro-Power & Enters Granular Fertilizer Market

February 21, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Agricultural humic solutions leader, Huma, Inc., has acquired the global granular fertilizer company, Gro-Power, Inc., effective immediately.

Bill Northey's Message at 2015 National Strip-Tillage Conference Still Rings True Today

By Noah Newman posted on February 21, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

The ag world lost a giant when Bill Northey passed away Feb. 5 at the age of 64. We were lucky enough to have him deliver the keynote presentation at the 2015 National Strip-Tillage Conference.

New Research Shows Impact of Pesticides on Earthworm Health

February 20, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection, Soil Health

Source: American Chemical Society (ACS)

Research published in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letters reveals that earthworms are affected by the relatively small amounts of chemicals that can leach out of pesticide-treated seeds.

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8 Things to Consider When Deciphering Strip-Till Soil Tests

Strip-tillers should always test with a purpose & use ‘strip-till math’ to interpret data

By Noah Newman posted on February 9, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Optimal nutrient placement is the top benefit of strip-till in the eyes of Chris Kasten, data analyst for TEVA Corporation. Kasten says determining optimal nutrient rates for the crop comes down to 3 basic steps

Sign-Ups Closing Soon for Program that Lowers Risk of Cutting Nitrogen for Strip-Tillers

February 8, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Farmers in six Midwestern states who want to save on their next nitrogen bill can now sign up for a Practical Farmers of Iowa program designed to lower the risk of cutting the amount of nitrogen they apply.

Worldwide Conservation Ag Efforts, Technology Take Stage at National No-Tillage Conference

32nd annual event hosts over 800 attendees from 36 U.S. states & 6 countries

By Michaela Paukner posted on February 6, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

More than 800 farmers, researchers, educators and industry experts traveled to Indianapolis in early January to attend the 32nd Annual National No-Tillage Conference.

What Are 3 Crucial Prerequisites for Growing 300-Bushel Corn?

By Michaela Paukner posted on February 2, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Soil Health

University of Illinois professor Fred Below says there are 3 crucial factors that strip-tillers need to have right before diving into the management strategies outlined in his famous “7 Wonders of the Corn Yield World."

Truterra Expands 2024 Program Eligibility to Long-Term Conservation Adopters

January 16, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Truterra announces 2024 carbon programs that are expanded to include qualified long-term adopters of conservation practices such as cover crops and reduced tillage before 2021.

Technology Helps First-Time Strip-Tiller Implement Conservation Practices

January 15, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

Source: Iowa Farmer Today

Mark Kingland, who farms nearly 1,800 acres throughout Winnebago County, Iowa, with his brother, Tom, seeded several hundred cover crop acres for the first time in fall 2023 and used his new drone to broadcast the seed.

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6 Strip-Till Tips, Observations & Insights for Spring

Huma Acquires Gro-Power & Enters Granular Fertilizer Market

Bill Northey's Message at 2015 National Strip-Tillage Conference Still Rings True Today

New Research Shows Impact of Pesticides on Earthworm Health

8 Things to Consider When Deciphering Strip-Till Soil Tests

Sign-Ups Closing Soon for Program that Lowers Risk of Cutting Nitrogen for Strip-Tillers

Worldwide Conservation Ag Efforts, Technology Take Stage at National No-Tillage Conference

What Are 3 Crucial Prerequisites for Growing 300-Bushel Corn?

Truterra Expands 2024 Program Eligibility to Long-Term Conservation Adopters

Technology Helps First-Time Strip-Tiller Implement Conservation Practices

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