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Strip-Till Roundtable

Putting the Pieces of a Progressive Strip-Till System into Place

Three strip-tillers share their thoughts on how they utilize strip-tilling to maximize poorer soils and get more return on their fertilizer, cover crop and equipment investments.

By Sarah Hill posted on January 27, 2023 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

Strip-tilling combines precision tillage technology and efficient nutrient management to achieve operation goals, whether those are yield-based or soil health-centric.

National No-Tillage Conference Summer Intensive

Investing in an Organic No-Till Evolution to Increase Profitability

Indiana no-tiller Rick Clark shares how a commitment to “getting uncomfortable” and a transition to organic practices at the National No-Tillage Conference Summer Intensive, June 23-24.

May 11, 2021

No-tilling and organic practices were once thought to be incompatible. But improvements in technology and the re-emergence of cover crops means some growers, like Rick Clark, are taking advantage of price premiums available on the rapidly growing organic market.

2018 National Farm Machinery Show

[Video] Award-winning Mixmate

February 20, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Doug Applegate, CEO/Owner at Praxidyn, discusses the AE50 award-winning Mixmate at the 2018 National Farm Machinery Show.

Proagrica Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire SST Software

February 5, 2018 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Proagrica Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire US Farm Solutions Company SST Software. SST Software is a leading US independent precision farming solutions company and delivers insight and decision support to agronomic advisors and growers.

From the Desk of Jack Zemlicka:

Sizing Up the Future of Strip-Till

By Jack Zemlicka posted on January 27, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

On the ride home from the 23rd annual National No-Tillage Conference held earlier this month in Cincinnati, I couldn't help but glance out the car window and visualize what small, unmanned farm equipment would look like roaming farm fields.

Trimble Unveils New NextSwath End of Row System

January 12, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

T.J. Schulte, marketing manager with Trimble Navigation, discusses the new NextSwath end of row system with implement compensation. The technology allows operators to turn at the end of a row with the touch of a button, and draws a path around the corner that steers the tractor and implement to follow the same guidance line, reducing turning time and compaction.

Climate Corp. Announces Per Acre Rates For Field Management Platform

August 26, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Source: The Climate Corporation News Release

The Climate Corporation today announced Climate Pro subscription advisory services for corn will be offered at an introductory price of three dollars an acre for 2015.

Writing A New Prescription For Higher Corn Yields

360 Yield Center seeks to push corn yields consistently to 300 bushels per acre, and beyond, through better management and application of water and nitrogen.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on August 12, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Is 500-bushel corn really attainable? Those involved with the new Illinois-based company 360 Yield Center think so, through better identification and management of limiting factors in the field.

Variable-Rate Technology Plants Seeds Of Profitability

Once they commit to the investment, strip-tillers often find that managing planting populations on the go can cut seed costs and maximize yield potential.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 13, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Precision Agriculture

Once they commit to the investment, strip-tillers often find that managing planting populations on the go can cut seed costs and maximize yield potential.