Julia Gerlach is managing editor of No-Till Farmer. She has a lengthy background in publishing and a longtime interest in gardening and mycology. She graduated with a B.A. in music and philosophy from Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wis.

Lessons Learned from 2012 Drought Could Mitigate 2021 Issues for Strip-Tillers

By Julia Gerlach posted on May 5, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

With much of the U.S. facing conditions similar to those of the 2012 drought, a look back at lessons learned suggests adjusting management plans may help protect strip-till yields and increase resilience.

Putting Numbers Behind Nutrient Management Principles

Detailed data-crunching helps South Dakota strip-tillers Barry and Eli Little improve soil health, reduce inputs and gain control of livestock feeding options.

By Julia Gerlach posted on April 29, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Soil Health

In the pursuit of higher soil organic matter levels in their soils, Barry and Eli Little, a father-and-son team farming in Castlewood, S.D., are aggressively adopting regenerative practices.

Strip-Tilling Toward New Corn Yield Thresholds

For Virginia farmer David Hula, busting bins is about calculated risk-taking and a strategic move to strip-tilled corn in 2018, continues to expand his yield horizon.

By Julia Gerlach posted on February 9, 2021 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Equipment, Soil Health

Strip-till has taken us to the next level, improved spacing and emergence to give us an even better stand. In 2019, when walking the fields, we saw that most corn plants developed suckers and a good portion of the suckers ended up developing ears that actually produced grain.

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Strip-Till & Spring Planting 2021 Recap

Favorable conditions and mellow fall strips set Beaver Dam, Wis., strip-tiller Ryan Nell up for a largely smooth planting process in 2021. He shares his experience planting corn and soybeans on his 2,200 acre operation, along with some of the seasonal

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2021 National Strip-Tillage Conference

Date: 08/05/21

Location: Omaha, NE

Discover 2-days of cutting-edge ideas, techniques and strategies in Omaha, Neb., Aug. 5-6. Join the most innovative, forward-thinking minds in strip-till to raise your level of strip-till profitability, efficiency and efficacy.

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Montag Mfg

Located in Emmetsburg, Iowa, Montag Mfg. is a family owned business focused on delivery systems for dry fertilizer begun when Roger Montag received a patent for dry fertilizer meter in 1988.

Environmental Tillage System, Inc

Environmental Tillage Systems is a leading manufacturer of conservation-tillage and nutrient-management equipment which enhances soil productivity and farm profitability.

Kuhn Krause Inc

Kuhn Krause's focus, above all, is to continue to produce quality products to serve producers better; to strive to respond to their needs with new tools and new technology to meet their growing challenges. Agronomic practices are constantly changing, and at a faster pace now than ever.

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