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Multi-State Trial: How Strip-Till Stacks Up to Other Tillage Systems

During each spring and early summer, the chisel plow and strip-till berms consistently had the driest and warmest soil conditions. These were followed by the areas between the strip-till berms and vertical-till. Finally, no-till had the wettest and coolest soil conditions.
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Strip-Till Highlights: July 8, 2025

This Week's Lineup:

  • What’s Your Opinion on Row Cleaners with Strip-Till?
  • Sneak Peek at Massive Strip-Till Trial
  • Multi-State Trial: Strip-Till (Shanks & Coulters) vs. Chisel Plow vs. Vertical-Till
  • Farmers Need to work WITH Mother Nature, Not Against Her
  • Biggest Questions About Strip-Till Conference

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Selecting a Strip-Till Rig

Selecting the right tool for a job is essential. When that tool is as important and expensive as a farm implement, the same holds true - you want to buy farm equipment that does what you want; is strong, durable, and reliable; and is generally the best value for your money.
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Strip-Tilling On Contours Reduces Erosion, Pesticide Losses

In recent years, some no-tillers have criticized strip-till, pointing to instances of severe soil erosion in fields that were strip-tilled up and down hills. But more than 25 years ago, a study by three agricultural engineers at the University of Illinois showed that strip-tilling on the contour effectively minimized soil erosion and limited losses of herbicides and insecticides.
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Strip-Till Farmer delivers a mix of features on strip-till farmers, strip-till management topics and trending practices in strip-till. This FREE quarterly print newsletter is available to qualified subscribers in the U.S. and Canada. 
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