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[Podcast] Overcoming Challenging Soils for Successful Strip-Till

In this Strip-Till Farmer Podcast bought to you by Topcon Agriculture, Hilmar, Calif., farmer Aaron Wickstrom discusses his proven methods for conquering unfavorable soil conditions with strip-till, including split N applications and improving early emergence by minimizing risk with a wider planting window.

September 20, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Late Spring and Cover Crops Can Still Work

April 25, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Iowa Soybean Assn.

Typically, 10 days is the ideal time frame when terminating something growing like a cover crop. But there won’t be that much lead time this spring.

National Strip-Tillage Conference

Busting Myths and Solving Mysteries to Build a Better Strip-Till Berm

Matching equipment setups with soil conditions, Mead, Neb., strip-tiller Kerry Knuth to share his experience piecing the puzzle together for a successful strip-till system at the 4th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference Aug. 3-4 in Omaha, Neb.

April 26, 2017

Earlier Planting Dates Key For Higher Soybean Yields

February 11, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: By Phil Kaatz, Michigan State University Extension

Many times the differences in attaining higher net income for soybean producers can be directly tied to the timing of planting. Recent research showed yields averaged approximately 1/3 bushel per acre less for every day planting was delayed.

Considerations For Strip-Till Fertilizer Application

December 31, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Ag Professional

Once harvest comes to an end, some growers will shift their focus to strip-tillage. Fabian Fernandez, University of Illinois Extension specialist in plant nutrition and soil fertility, offers a few thoughts on applying nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium with strip-till this season.

Considerations for Winter Lime Application

November 29, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Douglas Beegle, Extension Soil Fertility Specialist

A common question is when is the best time to lime, and the bottom line is that anytime the soil conditions are appropriate for the spreading equipment and the crop does not limit spreading, is okay.

The Strip-Till Goal: Continuous Improvement

September 13, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management

In the spirit of continuous improvement, we recently asked strip-tillers if they could provide us with some of the beneficial modifications they've made to their strip-till rigs. Whether it's a new manufactured strip-till bar or even an older homemade version, the relative "newness"? of this management technique means many strip-tillers are looking for ways to improve berm building, fertilizer application or precision performance.

Growers Offer Best Spring Strip-Tilling Tips

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 23, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

More growers are seeing major benefits by strip-tilling in the spring, citing cropping flexibility, slashed fertilizer costs, reduced winter erosion and the ability to deal with changing weather conditions.

You Can Avoid 4 Common Strip-Till Mistakes

By Mark Moore posted on August 23, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Fall strip-tillers can succeed by avoiding common mistakes including failure to consider soil conditions and manage soil fertility, industry experts says.

New Residue Managers Help Strip-Tiller With Sticky Soils

By Dan Zinkand posted on August 22, 2012 | Posted in Equipment

If the rain, ruts and soggy fields last fall make you think twice about strip-tilling this fall, Illinois strip-tiller Brent Schmitz offers some simple advice.

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Setting Strip-Till Goals to Match Field & Soil Conditions - Joey Hanson - NSTC 2015 - MP3 Download

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Growing up on a small farm in southeastern South Dakota, Joey Hanson struggled with finding the right tillage fit for the operation. Strip-till proved to be the answer to consistent yields and targeted fertilizer placement. Custom strip-tilling several thousand acres into various soil types, topography and crop rotations, the Elk Point, S.D., farmer and consultant with Diversified Agronomy deals with plenty of variability and diversity with strip-tillers within their operations.

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Banded Systems: 300 Bushels & Beyond with 2024 Strip-Till Innovator Chris Perkins

Strip-Till Farmer paid a visit to 2024 Strip-Till Innovator Award recipient Chris Perkins at his Banded Ag offices in Otwell, Ind. In this video, we go behind the scenes with Perkins, as he talks shop with fellow strip-tiller and Montag territory manager Harold Crawford.

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