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:

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Is Short Corn the Future of Strip-Till?

I remember 2024 Strip-Till Innovator Chris Perkins telling me that he believes short stature corn is going to be big in the future. In this video, PTI Farm Manager Jason Webster dives into the pros and cons of short stature corn, and the significant economic gains they’re seeing from planting it in narrow rows.

Breaking Down Starter Fertilizer ROI on Soybeans

Starter fertilizer doesn’t pay in soybeans…or does it? Beck’s agronomist Luke Schulte answers the question in this field trial video recap.

The Key to Making Great Strips in the Fall

Biggsville, Ill., strip-tiller John Green shares some fall strip-till tips on X. “Make sure to wait until after the ground has frozen 8 inches deep and then thawed out,” Green says.

Farmer Shares Strip-Till Journey at Local Meeting

Here’s one from a few years ago we came across on YouTube. Grundy County, Iowa, farmer Fred Abels details his strip-till practices during a Cedar River Watershed Coalition meeting.

Ray Weil’s Philosophy on Sustainable Soil Management Practices

In this special holiday episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Ray Weil, from the University of Maryland, shares his insights on sustainable soil management, cover crops and innovative methods for assessing soil health. As we approach the new year, discover practical tips on nutrient cycling, organic matter management and the role of diverse cropping systems in maintaining soil vitality.

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