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Strip-Till is a Journey, not a Destination

By David Legvold posted on November 2, 2017 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

My journey into conserving soil and building a resilient soil system has been an adventure in experimentation and learning. I first learned about strip-till when I visited a colleague’s farm to view a new way of working soil to prepare for corn planting.

4 Considerations Before Building a Strip-Till Rig

Minnesota farmer Paul Hamann shares the wisdom gained from working on three different custom strip-till rigs built in his own shop.

By Ian Gronau posted on January 18, 2017 | Posted in Equipment

Minnesota farmer Paul Hamann shares the wisdom gained from working on three different custom strip-till rigs built in his own shop.

Homework and Upgrades Advance Strip-Till Equipment Success

December 29, 2016 | Posted in Equipment

After research and field demonstrations, Coolidge, Ariz., strip-tiller Robert Boyle found the right strip-till setup for this 1,200-acre operation, enhanced by desired improvements and adjustments.

Strip-Till Operational Benchmark Study

Shifting Preferences for Brand, Size and Setup of Strip-Till Rigs

Fewer strip-tillers used mole knives, while brand diversity and the number of row units increased.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on August 5, 2016 | Posted in Equipment

As many strip-tillers can attest, finding the right mix of equipment to maximize performance and productivity in the field is an evolving process. It may takes years or even decades of experimentation with different toolbars, row units and attachments to find the right combination.

Video: Row Unit Comparisons in Strip-Till

July 14, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

Iowa State University ag engineer Mark Hanna discusses some of the different closing system options for strip-till rigs, to include coulters along with use of row cleaners for residue management and matching the right setup for your soil types.

Video: Land Luvr Introduces Updates to the Reaper 2 Strip-Till Rig

July 6, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

Lyn Rosenboom, owner of Land Luvr, introduces the company's updates to the Reaper 2 strip-till rig, including modifications to the row units to provide more simplicity and flexibility for farmers.

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Video: Seeding Cover Crops with a Strip-Till Rig

June 22, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment

Tekonska, Mich., farmer Ryan Groholske discusses some early challenges he encountered incorporating cover crops into strip-till, and his experimentation with seeding cover crops with his strip-till rig in fall and planting into the strip in spring.

From The Desk Of Jack Zemlicka

Time To Tackle That Strip-Till 'To Do' List

By Jack Zemlicka posted on September 11, 2013 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

On the drive from Brookfield, Wis., to Decatur, Ill., with two of my No-Till Farmer colleagues to this year's Farm Progress Show, we had about 400 miles of windshield time to pass -- some of which was admittedly spent lamenting the state of our pro baseball team, the Milwaukee Brewers.

7 Tips To Strip-Till Right The First Time

September 27, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Equipment

The following are a few suggestions he had for attendees at the 2008 National No-Tillage Conference on how to make strip-till work right the first time.

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Tips for Strip-Tilling in Unforgiving Conditions - Gary Wolf - NSTC 2015 - MP3 Download

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Farming shallow, red clay soils prone to compaction and runoff, southwest Missouri farmer Gary Wolf is especially conscious of preserving nutrients and water in his soil to grow a quality crop. In 2007, Wolf purchased his first strip-till rig to help retain moisture and limit runoff in corn.

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What I've Learned From Various Toolbar Setups Through The Years - Charlie Hammer - NSTC 2014 Presentation - MP3 Download

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Charlie Hammer is on the eternal hunt for the perfect strip-till rig. The veteran strip-tiller from Beaver Dam, Wis., has cycled through several combinations of implements in recent years in the quest to find an ideal fit for the 2,100 acres of corn, soybeans and wheat he and his wife Nancy Kavazanjian grow. View

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Did Strip-Till Solve My Nutrient Stratification Problems?

Independent on-farm researcher Marion Calmer checks in from Alpha, Ill., with a preview of his 2024 National Strip-Tillage Conference presentation, “Did Strip-Till Solve My Nutrient Stratification Problems?” Over the last 5 years, Calmer has been examining fertility levels vertically in his soil profile. This inch-by-inch examination uncovered a serious nutrient stratification problem on his farm that was costing him up to $135,000 annually. The No-Till Legend switched back to strip-till in 2023 for the first time since 1995 in an effort to solve his nutrient stratification problems.

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Montag Mfg

Montag products have proven results with patented precision metering application for significant savings of nutrients and cover crop seed, and for achieving best conservation practices.

Environmental Tillage System, Inc

Environmental Tillage Systems is a leading manufacturer of strip-till 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.