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Oklahoma Strip-Tiller Shares Key Takeaways from Corn Yield Contest

By Ron Smith posted on July 18, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

“It takes a little time to measure everything out and make certain it’s precise,” Kenny Rathjen says. “But we learn from one year and change for the next. We’ve participated for several years and got first in the state several times.”

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'No Baby Steps’ with Strip-Till in No-Till Country

By Jeff Morgan posted on July 18, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Farmers who tried strip-till for the first time came back fired up. Over the past few years, we’ve had people knocking on the door saying they’re all in and want to move to strip-till and deep-placed fertilizer and do it all at once — no going slow.

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2024 Strip-Till Hall of Fame Class: Educators, Gurus & Innovators

Legendary trio honored for impact on strip-till industry

July 7, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Equipment, Soil Health

The second annual Strip-Till Farmer Hall of Fame class includes Bill Preller of Congerville, Ill., Jodi DeJong-Hughes of Willmar, Minn., and David Legvold of Northfield, Minn.

Maiden See & Spray Voyage Delivers 87% Savings on Some Fields

No-tiller says spot-sprayer system's ROI was significant on corn fields, but jury's out on soybean fields

By Noah Newman posted on July 2, 2024 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

“I’m happy with what I’ve seen so far,” Tyler Troiola says. “The herbicide savings were as advertised on corn. Soybeans were a little trickier, though.”

Solar-Powered Strip-Tillers Honored as Indiana Master Farmers

By Allison Lund posted on June 27, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: Indiana Prairie Farmer

Since 2018, the Furrers’ farm has been 100% solar-powered. This means their panels generate enough electricity for the entire hog operation, their house, their shop and one of their grain drying facilities.

Reviving the Soil with Strip-Till, Cover Crops & Livestock

National Strip-Tillage Conference returns Aug. 8-9

June 25, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Minnesota strip-tiller Shawn Feikema explains how to boost corn yields by up to 30 bushels per acre by adding a third cash crop to the rotation, strategies for maximizing cover crop benefits and advice for navigating strict manure application regulations in his classroom session, "Reviving the Soil with Strip-Till, Cover Crops & Livestock."

Family 'Saves Land' with Switch to Strip-Till & Other Conservation Practices

June 24, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Soil Health

Source: Tri-State Neighbor

In 2014, Feikema Farms encountered a crisis as heavy rain led to major soil erosion, resulting in crop loss and financial setbacks. To avoid a repeat, they took a bold step to enhance soil fertility and reduce erosion.

Wabash County SWCD Covering up to 10 Strip-Till Conference Registrations

June 17, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Equipment, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

Source: The Paper of Wabash County

The Wabash County SWCD Board of Supervisors are such believers in this event that they are going to pay for the cost of up to 10 registrations for the 2024 National Strip-Tillage Conference — a $429 commitment per registration by the district.

Strip-Tiller Nets $25 Per Acre Return on Carbon Credit Programs

By Holly Spangler posted on June 13, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Prairie Farmer

Opey Rowell has a pretty straightforward take on carbon programs. “Farm the way you believe and if it fits, it fits,” says the Pekin, Ill., strip-tiller.

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Strip-Till Highlights: June 4, 2024

June 4, 2024

Strip-Till Farmer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at the grower's realm from the lofty digital realm. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web.

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Oklahoma Strip-Tiller Shares Key Takeaways from Corn Yield Contest

'No Baby Steps’ with Strip-Till in No-Till Country

2024 Strip-Till Hall of Fame Class: Educators, Gurus & Innovators

Maiden See & Spray Voyage Delivers 87% Savings on Some Fields

Solar-Powered Strip-Tillers Honored as Indiana Master Farmers

Reviving the Soil with Strip-Till, Cover Crops & Livestock

Family 'Saves Land' with Switch to Strip-Till & Other Conservation Practices

Wabash County SWCD Covering up to 10 Strip-Till Conference Registrations

Strip-Tiller Nets $25 Per Acre Return on Carbon Credit Programs

Strip-Till Highlights: June 4, 2024

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