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:
- Discovery Could Alter How Strip-Tilled Corn is Grown
- Webinar Focuses on Impact of Covers & Reduced Tillage on Soil Moisture
- Profitable Strategies for 2025
- Farmer Showcases Cutting-Edge Water-Conservation Technologies
- Most Popular Strip-Till Video from 2024
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Discovery Could Alter How Strip-Tilled Corn is Grown
Dior Kelley, assistant professor at Iowa State University Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology, identified a genetic pathway that her research team can manipulate to selectively control the height of corn through the plant hormone auxin. “From the stature side of things, people have been interested in modifying size for a couple different reasons,” she says. “One reason would be that smaller plants require fewer nutrients and inputs, especially if you can get the same yield.” Read more about her breakthrough and what it could mean for corn growers in this SeedWorld article.
Webinar Focuses on Impact of Covers & Reduced Tillage on Soil Moisture
Here’s an information-packed 50-minute webinar that focuses on the potential impact of cover crops and reduced tillage in challenging weather conditions. Minnesota soil health specialist, Dr. Anna Cates shares data from her work with farmers highlighting the effect of conservation ag practices on soil health and structure.
Profitable Strategies for 2025
Planting season is right around the corner! At least that’s what I’m telling myself, as we grind through -40 wind chills here in Wisconsin this week. Looking for new ways to increase ROI this spring? Here are some “profitable strategies that pay” from the Beck’s Practical Farm Research team.
Farmer Showcases Cutting-Edge Water-Conservation Technologies
McPherson County, Kan., farmer Ray Flickner and Kansas State Extension co-hosted a field day to showcase some of the cutting-edge technologies Flickner is trying out on his farm. Here are some highlights from the day!
Most Popular Strip-Till Video from 2024
Here’s a look back at our most viewed strip-till video from 2024 — a behind the scenes look at 2024 Strip-Till Innovator Chris Perkins’ operation in Otwell, Ind. Who will take home the 2025 Strip-Till Innovator Award? Get your nominations in now!
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