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6th Annual Strip-Till Operational Practices Benchmark Study

Cover Cropping Adoption Reaches New High Among Strip-Tillers

Cereal rye remains most popular variety, while drilling in covers is most popular method and post-harvest seeding is preferred timing.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on July 24, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

Results of the 6th Annual Strip-Till Operational Practices Benchmark study, evaluating 2018 cropping practices, underscored strip-tillers’ stability in an unstable ag market.

Working Wheat Into Strip-Till to Strengthen Soil Biology

During a candid conversation, strip-tillers discuss the benefits and challenges of relay-cropping wheat in between strip-tilled soybeans going to corn.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 6, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Soil Health

Whether a farmer has been strip-tilling for 20 years or just transitioning into the practice, a desire to learn and improve is critical to avoid complacency.

Small Steps into Strip-Till Lead to Big Soil Health, Nutrient Management Gains

Parking the plow wasn’t easy for Frank Family Farms, but a transition to strip-till proved profitable, with a dramatic reduction in fuel costs and fertilizing flexibility.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on December 18, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Some strip-tillers look for an ‘a-ha’ moment during their initial transition to the practice as they search for visual results that they’ve made a wise decision.

[Podcast] Realizing ROI and Identifying Pain Points of Precision Tools Part 2

In this episode of the <em>No-Till Farmer</em> podcast, brought to you by Yetter Manufacturing, we continue the conversation with selected excerpts from our roundtable conversation from the 4th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference in Omaha, starting with some insight on influential factors in making precision farming purchases.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on October 11, 2018 | Posted in Precision Ag

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Manufacturing, we continue the conversation with selected excerpts from our roundtable conversation from the 4th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference in Omaha, starting with some insight on influential factors in making precision farming purchases.

Strip-Tiller, No-Tiller Puts New Corn Residue Management Tool to the Test

Seeking more even distribution and sizing of corn-on-corn stalks, Wisconsin’s Charlie Hammer beta tested a new shredding technology on 1,200 acres.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on September 15, 2018 | Posted in Residue Management

Managing corn residue can be as much an art form as a science, requiring a combination of the right tools to match a farmer’s objectives.

5th Annual Strip-Till Benchmark Study

Timing & Types of Fertilizer Accommodate Seasonal Need

Strip-tillers shying away from spring-applied potassium and phosphorus, as well as anhydrous application with the strip-till rig.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on July 26, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Strip-tillers often stress the 4R strategy for fertilizer placement, acknowledging that sometimes conditions aren’t always conducive to achieving desired results.

5th Annual Strip-Till Benchmark Study

Population Adjustments Play Into Seeding Strategies for Strip-Tillers

Strip-tillers increase average seeding rates for corn, decrease for soybeans and better than half utilize cover crops in their operations.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on July 26, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

As farmers dial into determining where and when to push or scale back on seeding rates, strip-tillers have — on average — consistently planted lower populations than no-tillers for both corn and soybeans.

Precision Problem-Solving, Progress & Aggravations

Platform compatibility, finding optimal supplier partners and technology pain points are analyzed by select group of farmers.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on March 10, 2018 | Posted in Precision Ag

Precision farming tools are a part of many strip-tillers’ systems, and while technology often improves efficiency and productivity, it can also pose adoption challenges.

3 Technology Trends From Agritechnica 2017

From the provocative to the practical, the world’s largest agricultural machinery trade show offered a peak at upcoming innovations.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on December 16, 2017 | Posted in Precision Ag

Touting a theme of ‘Green Future — Smart Technology,’ Agritechnica 2017 in Hannover, Germany, featured both progressive and pragmatic innovations. Precision technology was again a focal point with nearly 700 of the 2,800 exhibitors showcasing the latest hardware, software and other mechanical components.

4th Annual Strip-Till Operational Benchmark Study

Row Cleaners, Fertilizer Boxes, RTK are Popular Items Among Strip-Tillers

Fertilizing practices and products remain consistent, while strip-tillers trend toward sprayer ownership and increasing accuracy with applications.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on July 29, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Precision Ag

Fertilizing practices and products remain consistent, while strip-tillers trend toward sprayer ownership and increasing accuracy with applications.

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Cover Cropping Adoption Reaches New High Among Strip-Tillers

Working Wheat Into Strip-Till to Strengthen Soil Biology

Small Steps into Strip-Till Lead to Big Soil Health, Nutrient Management Gains

[Podcast] Realizing ROI and Identifying Pain Points of Precision Tools Part 2

Strip-Tiller, No-Tiller Puts New Corn Residue Management Tool to the Test

Timing & Types of Fertilizer Accommodate Seasonal Need

Population Adjustments Play Into Seeding Strategies for Strip-Tillers

Precision Problem-Solving, Progress & Aggravations

3 Technology Trends From Agritechnica 2017

Row Cleaners, Fertilizer Boxes, RTK are Popular Items Among Strip-Tillers

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