The following are a few suggestions he had for attendees at the 2008 National No-Tillage Conference on how to make strip-till work right the first time.

Ryan Hulme, product marketing engineer for Orthman, talks about the company’s inaugural Expo and discusses its first liquid fertilizer applicator, the 3LP.

Orthman senior vice president of marketing Rod Haarberg shares how the 5BC Seedbed Conditioner helps manage residue and create a firm, consistent seedbed in strip-till operations. He also discusses what strip-tillers can do during harvest to ensure the residue breaks down properly over the winter.

Orthman senior vice president of marketing Rod Haarberg talks about the features of the new 5TT pivot track tiller and what separates it from current track fillers on the market.

Luc van Herle, Director of Global Sales and Service for Kinze, talks about the new 25,000 sq. ft. complex, known as the Kinze Innovation Center, that houses many of the original machines, design concepts and artifacts produced primarily by founder/inventor Jon Kinzenbaw.

Luc van Herle, Director of Global Sales and Service for Kinze, introduces the new 4900 planter. The planter was introduced to dealers in January and at the 2013 National Farm Machinery Show. The 4900 model is a front fold planter with several innovations that add to the flexibility of the frame. The biggest innovation in the 4900 model is an upgraded row unit and meter that increases overall efficiency.

Kinze Mfg. debuts autonomous tractor and grain cart technology at Elliott Bros.farm in Monmouth, Ill. on Sept. 19. System set for limited production next year.

Dave Benson, Director of Sales & Marketing for Bestway, introduces the new AutoGlide Auto Boom Height Control System at Farm Progress 2012. The system uses ultrasonic range sensors mounted on the spray boom to continually monitor and maintain a consistent boom height.

Adam Reid, Director of Marketing for Versatile, introduces the RT490 combine, the first new combine to enter the market in a decade.

In late August, Horsch Anderson broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Mapleton, N.D. At the recent Farm Progress Show, we caught up Luke Thornton, sales manager for Horsch North America, to talk about the new facility and how it'll help the company accomplish it's goals.