Is Strip-Till the Solution to Soil Stratification?

By Noah Newman posted on February 10, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Marion Calmer noticed symptoms of nutrient deficiencies in his corn a few years ago. He began to wonder if soil stratification — the accumulation of phosphorous (P) and potassium (K) in the surface — was a problem on his no-till farm in Alpha, Ill.

Higher Moisture Levels in Grain Call for Additional Safety Measures

September 12, 2013 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Ohio State University

As corn silage harvest comes to a close and grain harvest nears, growers need to be aware of safety precautions to prevent grain engulfments, according to safety experts from Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.

Strip-Till Best System For Corn In Southeastern Corn Belt

August 23, 2012 | Posted in Soil Health

A study by China Agricultural University's Department of Grassland Science and the Edisto Research & Education Center in Blackville, S.C., found that strip-till is the preferred environment for growing corn in the dryland, rain-fed regions in the southeastern Corn Belt.

Considerations For Strip-Tilling In A Dry Fall

By Dan Zinkand posted on August 13, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Iowa State University's veteran ag engineer, Mark Hanna, outlines potential pitfalls and solutions for strip-tilling this fall if dry weather persists.

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Is Strip-Till the Solution to Soil Stratification?

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Considerations For Strip-Tilling In A Dry Fall

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