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Hilmar Dairyman Sees “Green” with Strip-Till System

September 24, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Hitting his moisture target on corn silage when the crop is still a bright green color was a new experience for Hilmar, California, dairyman Aaron Wickstrom.

10 Considerations for Transitioning to Strip-Till Silage Corn

May 13, 2015 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Water Management

As strip-till gains in popularity in California, the market has responded with an increased availability of implements and precision technology.

Secretary Vilsack Announces Partnerships with Farmers to Address Climate Change

April 24, 2015 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announces USDA's comprehensive plan to tackle issues related to the changing climate that are impacting agriculture and forestry sectors.

Iowa Secretary Recommends Resources for Strip-Till

April 19, 2015 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops

Farmers in Iowa continue to expand usage of no-till or strip-till to limit runoff, improve water quality and reduce production costs. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey shared a list of recommendations and resources that are valuable for experienced no-/strip-tillers and those new to the practice.

Farmers Turn to Conservation Tillage to Boost Soil Health

January 26, 2015 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Young African Leaders Initiative

More and more African farmers have turned to conservation tillage to maintain the health of the soil in their fields.

Strip-Till Helps Farm Slash Field Trips

August 22, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

By strip-tilling 16,000 acres of field corn and sweet corn, a farm in Washington state has cut field trips by 40% on its 60,000-acre potato-corn-wheat rotation.

No-Till Practices Boost Missouri Farm Operation

April 23, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Source: NRCS Missouri Office

Jim Hoene Improves Farming Operations Systematically with Conservation Practices, Including No-Till

From The Desk Of Dan Zinkand

Passion For Learning Connects Strip-Tillers World Wide

By Dan Zinkand posted on April 23, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

When someone in Europe wanted to know about conservation tillage some months ago, I turned to a number of people, including Dean Carstens, co-owner of Twin Diamond Industries in Minden, Neb. His company makes "Strip Cat" machines for strip-tillers.

Strip-Till Alleviates Compaction But Reduces Residue Levels

April 22, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Source: Penn State University

Strip-tilling alleviated compaction but reduced residue below the 30% threshold for conservation tillage, according to a Penn State University study.

From The Desk Of Dan Zinkand

Every Day Is Earth Day For Strip-Tillers

By Dan Zinkand posted on April 22, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

While Earth Day is associated with the 'green' and the 'environmental' movement, farmers are often quick to say that every day is Earth Day on the farm.

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