Beating the Heat by Controlling Variables in a Strip-Till System

For 20 years, Seguin, Texas, strip-tiller John Friesenhahn has managed moisture and improved the health of heavy clay soils on his diverse 1,500-acre operation.

May 19, 2020 | Posted in Water Management

When I first started strip-tilling in 2000, my soil organic matter content levels were about 0.5% to maybe 1%. Now, I’ve gotten them up to 0.8%-1.5%.

Wanted: More Residue in the Strip

By Jack Zemlicka posted on March 4, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Residue is considered both a benefit and challenge for strip-tillers. Having the right row unit setup ahead of and during planting is critical to clearing the seedbed and achieving optimum early plant emergence.

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Don’t Mismanage Strip-Till Corn-On-Corn Residue

By Jack Zemlicka posted on December 8, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

With fall strip-tillers are hopefully taking advantage of a mild autumn in many areas to get berms built before winter permanently arrives, they are also assessing options to maximize biological value of corn residue.

Indiana Strip-Tillers to Share Yield-Boosting Farm Management Tips

June 22, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Crop sensing technology, foliar application and 20-inch row experiments highlight two Indiana strip-tiller sessions at the 2015 National Strip-Tillage Conference in Iowa City, Iowa.

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How Two Growers Use Their Data

BASF Vice President of U.S. Crop Protection Scott Kay lead the discussion featuring farmers Dan Luepkes (Illinois) and Kelly Garrett (Iowa). The panel shared insights on using data and technology to maximize success in the field.

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2022 National No-Tillage Conference

Date: 01/04/22

Location: Louisville, KY

For more than a quarter of a century, the National No-Tillage Conference has been providing the practical tips and information you need to run a more successful no-till operation. In our 30th anniversary year, we’re ready to do it again as our event returns to beautiful downtown Louisville, Ky., at the legendary Galt House Hotel.

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Montag Mfg

Located in Emmetsburg, Iowa, Montag Mfg. is a family owned business focused on delivery systems for dry fertilizer begun when Roger Montag received a patent for dry fertilizer meter in 1988.

Environmental Tillage System, Inc

Environmental Tillage Systems is a leading manufacturer of conservation-tillage 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.

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