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Pros & Cons of Coulters, Shanks & Knives

A longtime crop consultant and OEM equipment marketer-turned-manufacturer lays out the basics of strip-till ground-engaging tool designs and how to choose the best for your needs.
By Dan Crummett posted on April 5, 2023 | Posted in Equipment
Bill Preller says knives are most prevalent in areas where strip-till evolved from converted anhydrous ammonia applicators and are more typical in central and northern Corn Belt fields.
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Strip-Till Discussion: Coulters vs. Shanks

October 7, 2022 | Posted in Equipment
The recently launched Strip-Till Farmer email discussion group gives farmers in the strip-till community a chance to connect with each other and exchange ideas. Here are some of the top responses to our question of the week.
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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.
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Harvesting High-Yield Corn with Strip-Till

Moving from ridge-till to strip-till helps Steve Frahm get the most from his soil and push corn yields to near 250 bushels per acre.
By Ian Gronau posted on May 27, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting
As Steve Frahm began adding acreage to his irrigated Ashland, Neb., farm more than a decade ago, one mounting challenge was finding the time and labor to continue ridge-tilling.
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