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Strip-Till Farmer Announces Montag Manufacturing as Sponsor of First-Ever Strip-Till Innovator Awards

Nominations being sought for the 1st class of Strip-Till Innovators, to be honored at the 6th Annual National Strip-Tillage Conference in Peoria, Ill.
March 4, 2019
The first-ever Strip-Till Innovator Awards, sponsored by Montag Manufacturing and Strip-Till Farmer, are open to individual growers in the U.S. and Canada who have made a significant contribution to the advancement of strip-till farming, regardless of the crop grown or brand of equipment, seed or crop protection products used.
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Rolling Cover Crops Successfully in No-Till Systems

University of Wisconsin Extension specialist in organic agriculture, Erin Silva, to share successful organic no-till production techniques during the 2019 National Cover Crop Summit.
February 28, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops
University of Wisconsin Extension specialist in organic agriculture, Erin Silva, to share successful organic no-till production techniques during the 2019 National Cover Crop Summit.
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Improving Farm and Feedlot Soil Health with Cover Crops

Rancher at Tiffany Cattle Co. to discuss how he and his brother have evolved their custom cattle-finishing facility from strictly grazing native Flint Hills pastures to grazing and forage and, finally, adding cover crops for soil improvement at the 2019 National Cover Crop Summit.
February 26, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops
Rancher at Tiffany Cattle Co. to discuss how he and his brother have evolved their custom cattle-finishing facility from strictly grazing native Flint Hills pastures to grazing and forage and, finally, adding cover crops for soil improvement at the 2019 National Cover Crop Summit.
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2019 National Cover Crop Summit Speaker

Succeeding with Aerially Seeded Cover Crops — Even in Spring!

Cover crop applicator and co-owner of Dairyland Aviation to discuss the necessary steps to ensure a successful cover crop stand with aerially seeded cover crops at the 2019 National Cover Crop Summit.
February 20, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops
Cover crop applicator and co-owner of Dairyland Aviation to discuss the necessary steps to ensure a successful cover crop stand with aerially seeded cover crops at the 2019 National Cover Crop Summit.
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2019 National Cover Crop Summit Speaker

Examining Cover Crop Benefits in Continuous Wheat and Cotton Rotations in a Semi-Arid Environment

Texas A&M environmental soil scientist Paul DeLaune to discuss the benefits of cover crops in continuous wheat and cotton rotations in a semi-arid environments at the 2019 National Cover Crop Summit.
February 13, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops
Texas A&M environmental soil scientist Paul DeLaune to discuss the benefits of cover crops in continuous wheat and cotton rotations in a semi-arid environment at the 2019 National Cover Crop Summit.
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25 Tips to Improve Spring Strip-Till

Experienced strip-tillers, educators and manufacturers share practical and progressive advice on building a better berm, nutrient application considerations and proper row unit setup.
February 4, 2019 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management
Spring strip-till can be both a choice and a necessity. While the benefits of fall-applied fertilizer and giving berms several months to settle ahead of planting are preferred by many strip-tillers, a properly-executed spring system can create an ideal seedbed.
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Cover Crop Conversation: Strip-Tillers Share Methods & Modifications

Seeding strategies and selecting varieties were among the topics of conversation during an exclusive roundtable dinner ahead of the 5th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference.
October 30, 2018 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops
Strip-tillers tend to be naturally inquisitive. So having the opportunity to assemble a diverse group for a candid dinner conversation provided plenty of productive back-and-forth on a range of topics.
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