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ARTICLES

Harvest Early to Avoid “Invisible Loss” and Maximize Yield

August 9, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Farmers can readily see the negative impact of adverse weather, plant disease and pests on their yields. As its name implies, “invisible loss” can’t be observed but can be prevented by harvesting early and drying their grain

Michigan Researchers Reveal Strip-Till Study Results

March 24, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Starting Out In Strip-Till

The Mecosta Farm Bureau hosted a tillage field day in Big Rapids, Mich., in 2014 with the goal of comparing the effects of different tillage types on the production of corn and soil structure.

Getting Every Inch Out of Strip-Tilled Soil

To make the most of their sandy topsoil and diverse cropping system, Wisconsin strip-tillers Eric and Megan Wallendal rely on targeted fertilizer applications and soil preservation.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on December 8, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

The phrase "change is constant" is an appropriate one to summarize the ever-evolving strip-till operation at Wallendal Supply in Grand Marsh, Wis.

Harvest Delays Increase Odds Of Yield Loss For Corn

October 30, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

The wet fields that have delayed growers from harvesting also increases the risk for yield loss from wildlife damage and weak plant integrity due to unfavorable weather conditions.

Strip-Tiller Improves Yields By Paying Attention To Details

By Dan Zinkand posted on August 23, 2012 | Posted in Soil Health

Using manure, evaluating fertilizer programs and working closely with agri-businesses are keys to growing above-average yields and improving profits for Oskaloosa, Iowa, strip-tiller Michael Vos.

Weighing Fall vs. Spring-Applied Fertilizer For Strip-Till Corn

August 13, 2012 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: International Plant Nutrition Institute

Strip-till opens up new fertilizer placement options for corn because plant nutrients can be placed several inches deep, directly below the seedbed.

From The Desk Of Dan Zinkland

New Strip-Tiller Considers Cover Crops To Protect The Soil

By Dan Zinkand posted on April 22, 2012 | Posted in Cover Crops

Many years ago, an advertisement for an investment firm contained the memorable line, “When E.F. Hutton talks, people listen.”

Videos

Setting Up a Strip-Till Rig to Suit Sandy Soils

Experienced Seguin, Texas, strip-tiller John Friesenhahn discusses the setup of his 12-row strip-till rig, and some of the modifications he's made and plans to make to improve performance strip-tilling corn and cotton.

Events

2020 National Strip-Tillage Conference

Date: 08/06/20

Location: Omaha, NE

The 7th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference offers a mix of informational general sessions, expert-led Strip-Till Classrooms and face-to-face Strip-Till Roundtables. Just as important is the chance to profit from unlimited hallway networking with the most innovative, forward-thinking minds in strip-till during this early-August event in Omaha!

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Top Directory Listings

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.