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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Why Strip-Tillers also Vertical-Till Some of Their Fields

Vertical tillage is gaining popularity, according to this Successful Farming article, which outlines some of the benefits of the practice. Landoll Farm Equipment sales manager Jamie Meier says many strip-tillers use vertical tillage tools to help break down residue. “Vertical tillage is so versatile, and it’s a tool that adapts to many different approaches,” Meier says. Notably, 25.8% of strip-tillers use vertical tillage on some of their fields, according to our 12th annual Strip-Till Operational Benchmark Study.

Award-Winning Strip-Tiller Increases Net Income by $4 Per Acre

Leopold Conservation Award winners Scotty and Jo Herriman take us inside their strip-till operation in Coffeyville, Okla. The Herriman farm was part of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s Soil Health Case Studies in 2022. The study analyzed the financial impact of conservation practices on 350 acres of the farm, ultimately finding the Herrimans’ net farm income increased by $4 per acre, per year, achieving a 7% return on investment.

Conservation Group Reduces Phosphorous Runoff by 66,531 Pounds

The Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil and Healthy Water share results from its 2024 Member Conservation Practice Survey. The group, composed of 74 farmers, implemented various conservation practices including strip-till, on nearly 25,000 acres across Wisconsin in 2024. The survey shows the conservation practices resulted in a reduction of phosphorous runoff by 66,531 pounds, potentially preventing 33.3 million pounds of algae growth in local water bodies!

Soybean Contest Champs Share Winning Strategies

More than 100 farmers participated in the 2024 Wisconsin Soybean Yield Contest — a 15% increase from 2023. The champions share their keys to high-yielding success in this article from Wisconsin Agriculturist.

Dust Bowl Ripple Effect: Texas Farmer Switches to Strip-Till

This local news piece from KRBC in Abilene, Texas, takes a look back at the Dust Bowl and its ripple effect on local agriculture. A cotton farmer featured in the piece details his switch to strip-till.

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