Precision Planting's PTI Farm hosted a pre-conference workshop Wednesday afternoon ahead of the 10th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference. Over 100 strip-tillers and no-tillers took part in the event, which included an agronomy tour of the 400-acre research farm, a soil testing and nutrient management classroom and an equipment sandbox. Check out some sights and sounds from the event below!
NATIONAL STRIP-TILLAGE CONFERENCE: The countdown to kickoff is on! We’re getting ready for a pre-conference workshop here at Precision Planting’s PTI Farm in Pontiac, Illinois. pic.twitter.com/mDgBKUz1LQ
— Strip-Till Farmer (@StripTillFarmr) August 2, 2023
We’re underway here at the Precision Planting PTI Farm workshop ahead of the National Strip-Tillage Conference! pic.twitter.com/rM2NIbTrfS
— Strip-Till Farmer (@StripTillFarmr) August 2, 2023
STRIP-TILL CONFERENCE: We’ve split into 3 groups here for the PTI Farm pre-conference workshop. The first station features a soil testing and nutrient management presentation. Here’s a look at how inaccurate soil testing can hurt your pocketbook. pic.twitter.com/Ipbs0OtBYq
— Strip-Till Farmer (@StripTillFarmr) August 2, 2023
STRIP-TILL CONFERENCE. Session 1 is now covering nitrogen application programs. Here’s a breakdown of seasonal nitrogen uptake in corn, and why sidedressing with a coulter is a good idea. #PTIFarmTour pic.twitter.com/PdeaTQyZFR
— Strip-Till Farmer (@StripTillFarmr) August 2, 2023
STRIP-TILL CONFERENCE: Session 1 of the PTI Farm pre-conference workshop wrapping up with phosphorus reallocation comparisons. pic.twitter.com/hhefydbMhK
— Strip-Till Farmer (@StripTillFarmr) August 2, 2023
STRIP-TILL CONFERENCE: And we’re off to station no. 2 - the PTI Farm pre-conference workshop agronomy tour! pic.twitter.com/dk8WEUKXbx
— Strip-Till Farmer (@StripTillFarmr) August 2, 2023
STRIP-TILL CONFERENCE: Breaking down results from high-yielding strip cropping studies here at the PTI Farm. “It (strip cropping) works, my question is why does nobody do it?” - Jason Webster, PTI Farm manager. pic.twitter.com/LshkIFBUym
— Strip-Till Farmer (@StripTillFarmr) August 2, 2023
STRIP-TILL CONFERENCE: PTI Farm manager Jason Webster is “on board” with the potential of these autonomous UAVs. #AgronomyTour pic.twitter.com/8yMsUvfaBK
— Strip-Till Farmer (@StripTillFarmr) August 2, 2023
STRIP-TILL CONFERENCE: The agronomy tour rolls on here at the Precision Planting PTI Farm pre-conference workshop in Pontiac, Ill. pic.twitter.com/iyxKN6EYCR
— Strip-Till Farmer (@StripTillFarmr) August 2, 2023
STRIP-TILL CONFERENCE: On to the equipment sandbox, the third and final stop of the PTI Farm pre-conference workshop! pic.twitter.com/ldyXJgVc4d
— Strip-Till Farmer (@StripTillFarmr) August 2, 2023
