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Jack Zemlicka

Jack Zemlicka

Jack Zemlicka was the Managing Editor for Strip-Till Farmer. Since he joined Lessiter Publications' Ag Division in 2012, he has covered precision farming practices, products and trends. He also served as managing editor of Precision Farming Dealer, and technology editor of Farm Equipment and No-Till Farmer.
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'Feed The Crop' Strategy Makes For Strip-Till Payoff

A flexible fertility program and a homemade rig helps Wisconsin strip-tiller Alan Sweeney attain a 30-bushel per acre increase over no-till, while saving 15% on fertilizer costs.
By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 13, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management
A flexible fertility program and a homemade rig helps Wisconsin strip-tiller Alan Sweeney attain a 30-bushel per acre increase over no-till, while saving 15% on fertilizer costs.
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Trial And Error Leads To Strip-Till Success

Switching to 30-inch corn, and experimentation with cover crops and strip-tilled soybeans, is showing a promising payback for Indiana strip-tiller Jason Wykoff.
By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Equipment, Seeding & Planting
With the majority of their acres dedicated to seed corn, a crop that requires intense management, strip-tiller Jason Wykoff and his wife, Gretchan, can’t afford to waste time and money on unnecessary field passes.
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Systems Approach Leads To Strip-Till Profitability

An evolving fertility program, planter modifications and a focus on improving soil health contribute to a $20 per acre profit with strip-till for Fox Lake, Wis., farmer Jonathan Gibbs.
By Jack Zemlicka posted on April 9, 2014 | Posted in Equipment
When he moved from full-width tillage to strip-tilled corn 4 years ago, Fox Lake, Wis., farmer Jonathan Gibbs understood it would require more than simply a change in equipment.
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Fertilizer Tweaks Bring Strip-Till Success

Veteran strip-tiller Larry Tombaugh chases 300-bushel corn and 70-bushel soybeans with his extensive trial-and-error experiments with fertilizer applications.
By Jack Zemlicka posted on March 7, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management
Streator, Ill., strip-tiller Larry Tombaugh has enjoyed his share of rewards that come with the risk of experimenting with fertilizer application.
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