[Video] Making Strip-Till Work with Only 7 Inches of Rain

Strip-tiller Robert Boyle deals with drought conditions every year in Coolidge, Ariz. His 1,200-acre corn, cotton, alfalfa and dairy operation gets only about 7 inches of rain — if he’s lucky — and it often comes over the course of 2-3 storms.

Boyle tackles the challenge head on by embracing a strip-till mindset for water management. He details his approach to strip-tilling in dry conditions, including the usage of diverse cover crop mixes to preserve soil structure and water, and cutting-edge technology like autonomous irrigation.

You’ll Learn: How to incorporate cover crops with strip-till in a dry climate, strategies for improving water efficiency in adverse conditions and how to save up to $500 per acre each year with water conservation and nutrient cycling.

The 2024 National Strip-Tillage Conference Video Replays are brought to you by ForGround by Bayer.           ForGround by Bayer is a farmer-first digital platform that supports growers in improving soil health and resilience through practices such as strip-till, no-till and cover crops. ForGround provides farmers exclusive access to tools, resources and discounts as well as the potential to earn revenue through carbon programs for the adoption of regenerative practices. Learn more at BayerForGround.com/Farmers. Return to the Video Gallery