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Nutrient Availability And Value Of Poultry Litter

December 23, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Kansas State University

Poultry litter can provide a significant and important supply of nutrients for crop production in areas where a supply of litter is available. Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma rank among the largest producers of poultry in the U.S.

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Strip-Till Doesn't Always Start Small

By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 23, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

One of more interesting things I've learned about strip-till is how the practice can vary from farmer to farmer, depending on their years of experience. While there are principles to adhere to — noted by Illinois strip-tiller Alan Madison in this edition's feature story — there's also no textbook way to strip-till.

[Video] Banding P and K with Fall Strip Tillage

April 19, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

Paul and Mike Schweitzer, who farm near Malta, Illinois, band phosphorous and potash with their strip tillage unit using precision farming equipment. They band-apply variable-rate phosphorous and potassium with their fall strip-till pass with an 8-row Orthman 1tRIPr strip-till rig.

Video: Chiseling In Hog Manure In The Fall

April 19, 2013 | Posted in Soil Health

Paul and Mike Schweitzer, who farm near Malta, Illinois, chisel hog manure from a neighboring farm in the fall into some of their fields. It's high in potassium, but much less valuable as a source of phosphorous.

Help Strip-Tillers On Soil Sampling And Anhydrous Rates

By Dan Zinkand posted on January 16, 2013 | Posted in Soil Health

When Strip-Till Strategies debuted 3 years ago, the first story focused on how strip-tillers should soil-sample fields.

Finding The Right Fit With Fertility

By Dan Zinkand posted on December 26, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

To be more efficient with fertilizer, strip-tillers must be use caution in cutting rates and put nutrients where they do more good than harm.

Strip-Tilled Corn In Idaho Brings Double-Digit Yield Increase

August 23, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: USDA ARS

Using strip-till and placing fertilizers 6 to 8 inches directly below the seed increased corn grain yields on the higher elevations, where severely eroded soils were largely devoid of crop nutrients, by 12% the first year and 26% the second year.

How Much Starter Can I Use On My Corn?

August 13, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Source: Daniel Kaiser, Extension Soil Fertility Specialist, University of Minnesota

Seemingly unpredictable weather conditions each spring inevitably bring up questions on placement of fertilizer with the seed.

Fall Strip-Till Pays Off The Next Spring

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 6, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management

More no-tillers are finding fertilizing and tilling a 6- to 8-inch narrow band of soil in the fall and planting into this strip the following spring definitely boosts corn yields.

Strip-Till Offers Economic, Environmental Benefits

June 25, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Jennifer Stewart, Purdue University

Strip-till and other conservation practices not only preserve soil and water, but also can save growers money, says Tony Vyn, Purdue University Extension agronomist.

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