Strip-Till Farmer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at the grower's world from the lofty digital realm. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web:
- The Benefits of Strip-Till in the Southeast
- “Stewards of Water Quality” Looking to Switch from Conventional to Strip-Tillage
- Strip-Tilling Duo Recognized as Rising Leaders in Iowa Community
- Cover Crop Cheat Sheets
- Combining the Benefits of Cereal Rye & Strip-Till
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The Benefits of Strip-Till in the Southeast
Hop inside the cab with the host of Longview Farmin’ on YouTube, as he explains how strip-till has been a game changer for his Virginia-based operation.
“Stewards of Water Quality” Looking to Switch from Conventional to Strip-Tillage
Sedlachek Family Farms, operated by Freddy Mogensen and Brian Sedlachek, has been certified as Minnesota stewards of water quality through the state’s Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program. Mogensen and Sedlachek are looking to take their conservation practices to the next level by switching to strip-till if they can find rentable equipment in their area.
Strip-Tilling Duo Recognized as Rising Leaders in Iowa Community
Nate Huntley and Josh Nelson share their “wild, unconventional” farming journey, and detail the benefits of strip-till in this feature article from Farm Journal. The two strip-tillers, who farm on opposite sides of Wright County in Iowa, are helping others implement conservation practices in the region. “We are trying to build a community willing to share information,” Nelson says. “We aren’t treating farming information like a state secret.”
Environmental sustainability often leads to financial sustainability. Focusing on soil health, for example, can allow a farmer to cut back on certain purchased inputs or bank nutrients through practices such as no-till and cover crops. Nate Huntley (left) and Josh Nelson (right) farm in Wright County, Iowa. Photo: Lori Hays
Cover Crop Cheat Sheets
The Ohio State University College of Food, Agriculture & Environmental Sciences compiled 23 fact sheets about different species of cover crops. Each provides information on how to identify, plant, and terminate specific cover crops, as well as rating their traits, attributes, advantages and disadvantages.
Combining the Benefits of Cereal Rye & Strip-Till
Check out this picture from the Fond Du Lac Land & Water Twitter account, showcasing a local farmer’s utilization of cereal rye with strip-till.
Fond du Lac County farmer Andy DeVries sent us a picture of his 30" rows of rye with strip-till in between. Will be planted to corn this year. A great idea!
— Fond Du Lac Land & Water (@FondWater) April 21, 2023
Rye is still growing after creating strips this spring! #RyeNot pic.twitter.com/JlYzdIOitQ
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