Talking with strip-tillers, they tend to have a strong preference for building berms in either spring or fall, often based on experience with both systems.
Talking with strip-tillers this time of year, many are anxious to see what their ground looks like underneath the remaining snowpack as they prepare for planting.
Having recently returned from working the 22nd annual National No-Tillage Conference with my No-Till Farmer colleagues, I am still digesting the abundance of information shared by speakers, sponsors and attendees.
I'm always on the prowl for a good networking opportunity, whether it's hitting the road to visit strip-tillers or simply crossing paths in cyberspace.
Here in southeastern Wisconsin, we recently received our first substantial snowfall of the season, which served as a reminder of the cold, long winter ahead.
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.
While some strip-tillers rely on custom spraying, getting applications done in a timely manner isn't always a priority for retailers in the fall, especially when customer demand is high.
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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On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, the team pays a visit to No-Till Innovator Jim Leverich for a look at some of his new equipment in Sparta, Wis.
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