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Determine Profitability of Your Soybean Starter Fertilizer Program

March 31, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management, Fertilizer

Some soybean producers want to increase soybean yield and net income by applying fertilizer in a 2x2 band at planting — 2 inches to the side of the seed furrow and 2 inches below the seed. High fertilizer prices make it critical for producers to know for sure if their starter fertilizer program is making them money or costing them money.

Tune Up Your Strip-Till Fertilizer Program

By Dan Zinkand posted on December 13, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Whether they're veterans or rookies, six strip-tillers across the U.S. are paying close attention to their fertilizer programs to maximize profitable production of corn, soybeans and other crops. By varying fertilizer rates, timing, placement and equipment, strip-tillers have improved early root development, fertilizer efficiency and profitability.

Strip-Till Video: Farmers' Perspective on Strip-Till

October 23, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

In this section of the ILF Strip-Tillage Crop Management video "Farmers' Perspective on Strip-Till" experienced Iowa strip-tillers offer their thoughts on a fertilizer program when using this conservation practice.

Illinois Strip-Tiller Tests New Fertilizer For Corn

By Dan Zinkand posted on September 27, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

When I ask strip-tillers these days how the growing season went, yields are obviously top of mind, particularly this year as a result of the Midwestern drought and the impact on soil moisture levels.

Strip-Till Improves Corn Yields For Illinois Grower

By Dan Zinkand posted on August 22, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Strip-till works well for Chatsworth, Ill., farmer Tim McGreal, whose family started strip-tilling in the 1990s.

Strip-Tilled Corn Emerges, Stands Better For Iowa Farmer

By Dan Zinkand posted on August 22, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

After no-tilling corn for 25 years, Jim Greif of Monticello, Iowa, turned to strip-till in the fall of 2010.

Strip-Till Brings Better Stands In Continuous Corn

June 21, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

After no-tilling continuous corn for a year, Palo, Iowa, farmer Jim Keiper started strip-tilling corn to improve the seedbed, crop emergence, stand and yields.

In Search Of A Strip-Till Rig

May 30, 2012 | Posted in Equipment

"Jeff,"? a 9-year strip-tiller from northwest Kansas, discusses his search for a strip-till unit and he'd like your suggestions. He's been using a DMI 5310 12-row machine but is look at trading it. Mostly DMI and Orthman machines are used in his region.

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Pondering Strip-Till Practices While Driving

By Dan Zinkand posted on May 30, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Driving between Des Moines and Milwaukee earlier this week, it gave me some time to reflect on the choices strip-tillers make as they strive to boost yields and profits.

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What's The Best Fertilizer Program For Spring Strip-Till?

By Dan Zinkand posted on April 6, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

When fall weather cooperates, many farmers prefer to strip-till in the fall.

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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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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.