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From The Desk Of Jack Zemlicka

Strip-Till Isn't A Stagnant System

By Jack Zemlicka posted on November 26, 2013
Talking with strip-tillers, I've come to expect a variety of reasons for why they decide to adopt the practice. Some say it's to minimize erosion, while others want a more targeted approach to fertilizer application.
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From The Desk Of Jack Zemlicka

Making Calculated Risks In Strip-Till Pay Off

By Jack Zemlicka posted on October 24, 2013 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101
Strip-tillers take a lot of pride in the planning and preparation that comes with the farming practice. More and more, strip-tillers I talk with are paying closer attention to managing seed populations, variable-rate fertilizer application and soil health. Precision technology is certainly assisting them with improved accuracy and regulating input costs.
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