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Jack Zemlicka

Jack Zemlicka

Jack Zemlicka is the Technology Editor for No-Till Farmer. He covers precision farming practices, products and trends, which can improve efficiency and productivity for no-till farmers.

He joined Lessiter Publications Ag Division in 2012 and also serves as managing editor of Strip-Till Farmer.

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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.
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[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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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4th Annual Strip-Till Operational Benchmark Study Extras

Stability in Size, Setup of Equipment, Separation in Timing of Field Preparation

Strip-tillers favor 12-row rigs and shank-style setups on row units, while preference for fall or spring strip-building increases.
By Jack Zemlicka posted on July 29, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Precision Ag
Strip-tillers favor 12-row rigs and shank-style setups on row units, while preference for fall or spring strip-building increases.
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4th Annual Strip-Till Operational Benchmark Study

Cover Cropping in Strip-Till Continues to Grow

Strip-tillers planting covers topped 60% for first time, with cereal rye being the most popular variety and drilling them the most popular method.
By Jack Zemlicka posted on July 29, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Precision Ag
Strip-tillers planting covers topped 60% for first time, with cereal rye being the most popular variety and drilling them the most popular method.
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