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Guide to Hosting a Pollinator Conservation Field Day Now Available

March 3, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health

The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced the release of a free, first-of-its-kind curriculum, “A Guide to Conducting a Pollinator Conservation Field Day,” available for download. This new curriculum is designed to provide interactive learning experiences for grades K-8, engaging them in habitat-focused, pollinator-themed activities for the classroom and outdoors.

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Understanding Soil Health: Quality, Degradation and Functionality

November 13, 2019 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Agricultural practices like no-till farming, increasing crop diversity, the inclusion of cover crops, application of microbial products and composting, are all proven ways to put carbon back into the soil.

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Banding vs. Zone Fertility Placement

March 15, 2017 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Soil Health

Broadcasting fertilizer requires mechanical incorporation across the entire field otherwise there can be nitrogen (N) losses to volatility from urea-based fertilizer sources or losses to wind or water. While this method creates a nutrient-rich zone a few inches below the soil surface, application can be non-uniform, and the loss of crop residue increases the soil erosion and concentration risk.

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Study Shows Significant Yield Boost in No-Till & Strip-Till Corn

February 13, 2017 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Soil Health

With the continued debate of tillage versus soil conservation, farmers have traditionally been forced to decide between yield and land management practices. What if it’s possible for farmers to have both?

Keep Soils Armored All Year

October 27, 2015 | Posted in Soil Health

Penn State Extension shares how large precipitation events cause the most erosion and can happen anytime of year, reminding us of the importance to protect the soil as much as possible.

Spotty GPS Signal Requires Backup Marker Use

By Clair Urbain posted on October 27, 2015 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Mazeppa, Minn., strip-tiller Rod Sommerfield has a very forward-looking view of precision agriculture. He believes the best evolution path is toward smaller, more autonomous machines that will look at the field microenvironment and adjust crop inputs for optimal yield on the spot.

Strip-Tilling as Part of a Comprehensive Nutrient Management Strategy

Iowa strip-tiller Tim Smith, uses cover crops, a bioreactor and nutrient management techniques to prevent fertilizer loss and reduce application rates.

By Ian Gronau posted on March 25, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Iowa strip-tiller Tim Smith uses cover crops, a bioreactor and nutrient management techniques to prevent fertilizer loss and reduce application rates.

The Role Of Strip-Tillage In Sustainable Agriculture

October 7, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Source: Randy Haarberg, PrecisionTillage.com

Growers around the world are recognizing the value of true stewardship and conservation tillage methods. Many have begun to reassess their approach to farming and acknowledge that sustainability of the land will be a significant factor for agriculture in the future.

Guidelines For Strip-Tilling Continuous Corn In Spring

April 17, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Source: Ohio State University

Spring strip-till can help farmers who want to grow continuous corn to maintain soil conservation benefits and reduce production problems, says Randall Reeder, an Ohio State University agricultural engineer.

Strip-Till 101: Things You Need To Consider To Make Strip-Till Work - Jodi DeJong-Hughes - NSTC 2014 Presentation - MP3 Download

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Farmers are seeking to reduce soil erosion without hurting crop productivity or damaging profitability. In the case of strip-till, it can provide the benefits of full-width tillage methods, yet provides the soil conservation benefits of no-till that many farmers seek. View

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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.