[Video] Shanks, Coulters & Knives: Choosing the Right Equipment for Your Strip-Till Needs

“When strip-till is done right, it makes money, and today’s strip-till equipment has come of age to the point that it will deliver on the agronomic challenges farmers face,” says Bill Preller, longtime crop consultant and founder of AGuru Machinery.

During this equipment-focused session, the agronomist-turned-manufacturer breaks down the intricacies of coulters, shanks and knives, and helps determine which setup is best for your operation. Preller also explores the growing demand for strip fresheners in the spring, ways to improve strip-building in the fall and alternative equipment options available to tackle strip-till’s biggest challenges.

You’ll Learn: Valuable insights from one of the top equipment experts in the strip-till industry, the pros and cons of different row unit setups, and how to increase nutrient use efficiency and improve profitability with the right strip-till equipment.

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