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:
- Strip-Till Under the Microscope in the UK
- Illinois Farmer Advocates for Conservation Practices Following Dust Storm Crash
- Strip-Till as a Solution to Nutrient Stratification
- Dairy Farmer Details Keys to Strip-Till Success
- Overcoming Strip-Till Management Challenges
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Strip-Till Under the Microscope in the UK
Researchers in the UK are conducting a study on strip-till to see if it should be more widely adopted in the region. “Getting a handle on what might get in the way of strip-till being used more widely will be put under the microscope, including whether agricultural contractors have the right gear for it,” Delwyn Dickey writes in this article from Farmers Weekly.
Illinois Farmer Advocates for Conservation Practices Following Dust Storm Crash
This article from the Pantagraph takes a deep dive into the fallout from the deadly I-55 dust storm crash in central Illinois, and why more farmers in the state aren’t adopting conservation practices like strip-till and cover cropping.
Strip-Till as a Solution to Nutrient Stratification
Independent farm researcher Marion Calmer checks in from his Alpha, Ill., farm with an update on his nutrient stratification trials. The longtime no-tiller is considering strip-till as a solution to the problem, and will reveal more details during his general session presentation at the National Strip-Tillage Conference, Aug. 3, in Bloomington, Ill.
Dairy Farmer Details Keys to Strip-Till Success
Rodney Beaton recently switched to strip-till on his farm in Mabou, Nova Scotia, Canada. Beaton describes the ups and downs of the transition and reveals the motivations behind his switch.
Overcoming Strip-Till Management Challenges
OMAFRA corn specialist Ben Rosser interviews multiple strip-tillers about their biggest management challenges and the keys to making strip-till work on their farms.
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Crystal Green (5-28-0 with 10% Mg) is the only granular phosphate fertilizer that releases nutrients in response to crop demand. With its unique organic acid solubility, delivering phosphorus plus magnesium and nitrogen, Crystal Green enables growers to do more with less, achieving higher yields with fewer inputs and reduced environmental impact.
