[Video] Pushing the Envelope with Equipment & Fertilizer to Boost Strip-Till Profitability

Brian Watkins, a sixth generation strip-tiller from Kenton, Ohio, applies a true “dollars and cents” mentality to managing his 7,000-acre corn, soybean, winter wheat and livestock operation. When he transitioned from no-till to strip-till several years ago, Watkins — who meticulously manages the ROI of his strip-till system — saw the potential to further improve upon his fertilizer application practices and make better use of equipment.

Watkins discusses the economics and agronomics of strip-till, including how to record all true costs in your operation, maximize planter efficiency and where custom strip- till services can fit into your system. He also compares spring vs. fall strip-till, examining the value of putting all your fertility in the strip in the spring vs. split applications and more.

You’ll Learn: Strategies for getting the most out of your equipment and nutrients, including how to use multiple forms of nitrogen (N) and applications to ensure season-long N availability.

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