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[Podcast] “Best 2 Crops I’ve Ever Raised”: Strip-Till Pays Off for Iowa Farmer

On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by DigiFarm, Andrew Focht takes us inside his strip-till operation in Villisca, Iowa.
June 5, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Nutrient Management
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by DigiFarm, Andrew Focht takes us inside his strip-till operation in Villisca, Iowa. He explains how his strategies are helping him increase N efficiency and cut back on P and K by 30% while increasing yields to over 300 bushels per acre on some fields.
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Pushing the Envelope with Equipment & Fertilizer to Boost Strip-Till Profitability

National Strip-Tillage Conference returns Aug. 8-9
June 4, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Sixth generation Ohio strip-tiller Brian Watkins discusses strategies for getting the most out of your equipment and nutrients, including how to use multiple forms of nitrogen (N) and applications to ensure season-long N availability in his classroom session, "Pushing the Envelope with Equipment & Fertilizer to Boost Strip-Till Profitability."


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Nitrogen Placement & Rate Considerations for Starter Fertilizer in Strip-Till Corn

By Dorivar Ruiz Diaz posted on April 9, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management
Source: K-State Extension
Starter fertilizer is typically considered to be the placement of a small rate of fertilizer, usually nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P), near the seed at planting time. Some strip-tillers might also consider using this opportunity to apply higher rates of fertilizer that can supply most of the N and P needs for the corn crop.
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What I’ve Learned About Fall Strip-Till, Shanks, Nitrogen & Covers

Experienced strip-tillers share lessons learned about fertilizer placement, cover crop seeding methods & equipment adjustments
By Noah Newman posted on February 6, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Larry Tombaugh from Streator, Ill., Paul Dubbels from Fergus Falls, Minn., and Jon Stevens from Rock Creek, Minn., each shared insights about their operation at the 2023 National Strip-Tillage Conference.


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