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:

• ‘1-Pass, Light Tillage’ is Most Profitable System in 9-Year Study
• Strip-Tiller Increases N Efficiency by 16% with New Product
• Deep Dive Into Advanced Tire Technology
• What Weeds Are Telling You About Your Strip-Till Soils
• What’s the ROI with Strip-Tilled Vegetables?

‘1-Pass, Light Tillage’ is Most Profitable System in 9-Year Study

Precision Conservation Management published new data that highlights 9 years’ worth of insights gleaned from farmers in Illinois. Here’s a key takeaway from the study: “According to PCM data, the most frequently observed tillage systems on the most profitable acres were one-pass light tillage for corn and no-till for soybeans. Strip-till has also shown promise as a profitable option with corn production in recent years.”

Strip-Tiller Increases N Efficiency by 16% with New Product

Allen Parrish shares some early results from a Pivot Bio nitrogen (N) trial on his strip-till fields. The Pivot Bio Proven product, which aims to increase N efficiency, appears to be paying off with a “16% N advantage.”

While plants are small you have to dig plants. I did my first @pivotbio N check on a mature strip till field. Worm channels allow the roots to go deep quick. The untreated had more long roots chasing N while #PROVEN plants had bigger root balls with a 16% N advantage. #Plant24 pic.twitter.com/NmWAdSRX79

— Allen Parrish (@AllenP08) June 8, 2024

Deep Dive Into Advanced Tire Technology

Did you know that the rubber on every piece of farm equipment has existed for less than 100 years? Check out the 2-minute video history below. And for more on how tire technology assists in all aspects of farm technology today, click here to download your FREE Tire Technology eguide from the editors of Farm Equipment and No-Till Farmer.

What Weeds Are Telling You About Your Strip-Till Soils

Have you ever wondered what weeds are really telling you about your soil? This YouTube Short explains how different weeds indicate specific soil deficiencies and problems. Learn how to identify and address these issues to improve your crop and soil health.

What’s the ROI with Strip-Tilled Vegetables?

Here’s a story from our friends in the UK, detailing how vegetable growers are slashing inputs and boosting bottom lines with new strip-till equipment.

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